scholarly journals Plane Symmetric Solutions of a Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation

1977 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
DRK Reddy
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Empty Space ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Plane Symmetric ◽  
Zero Mass ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Theory Of Gravitation

Plane symmetric solutions of a scalar-tensor theory proposed by Dunn have been obtained. These solutions are observed to be similar to the plane symmetric solutions of the field equations corresponding to zero mass scalar fields obtained by Patel. It is found that the empty space-times of general relativity discussed by Taub and by Bera are obtained as special cases.

scholarly journals Static plane-symmetric solution of a scalar-tensor theory of gravitation

1983 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. R. K. Reddy ◽  
V. U. M. Rao
Keyword(s):  
Exact Solution ◽  
Symmetric Solution ◽  
Empty Space ◽  
Vacuum Field ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Plane Symmetric ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Theory Of Gravitation ◽  
Static Plane

AbstractVacuum field equations in a scalar-tensor theory of gravitation, proposed by Ross, are obtained with the aid of a static plane-symmetric metric. A closed form exact solution to the field equations in this theory is presented which can be considered as an analogue of Taub's empty space-time in Einstein's theory.

Scalar fields in generalized theories of gravity: Limit to general relativity

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (02n03) ◽  
pp. 2040006
Author(s):  
Piret Kuusk
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Einstein Gravity ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Action Functional ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
General Action ◽  
Theories Of Gravity ◽  
Theory Of Gravitation ◽  
Special Case

The general action functional for a scalar-tensor theory of gravitation without derivative couplings is considered together with its special case of the Brans–Dicke theory. The aim of the paper is to clarify the problem of anomalous limit of the Brans–Dicke to the Einstein gravity.

scholarly journals Non-Riemannian description of Robinson–Trautman spacetimes in Brans–Dicke theory of gravity

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (04) ◽  
pp. 1950070
Author(s):  
Muzaffer Adak ◽  
Tekin Dereli ◽  
Yorgo Şenikoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Differential Forms ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Exterior Differential ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Theory Of Gravitation ◽  
Theory Of Gravity ◽  
Future Reference

The variational field equations of Brans–Dicke scalar-tensor theory of gravitation are given in a non-Riemannian setting in the language of exterior differential forms over four-dimensional spacetimes. A conformally rescaled Robinson–Trautman metric together with the Brans–Dicke scalar field are used to characterize algebraically special Robinson–Trautman spacetimes. All the relevant tensors are worked out in a complex null basis and given explicitly in an appendix for future reference. Some special families of solutions are also given and discussed.

Is Spacetime Non-metric?

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark D. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Higher Dimensions ◽  
Christoffel Symbol ◽  
Einstein Frame ◽  
Jordan Frame ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Extra Information ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Palatini Variation

If one assumes higher dimensions and that dimensional reduction from higher dimensions produces scalar-tensor theory and also that Palatini variation is the correct method of varying scalar-tensor theory then spacetime is nonmetric. Palatini variation of Jordan frame lagrangians gives an equation relating the dilaton to the object of non-metricity and hence the existence of the dilaton implies that the spacetime connection is more general than that given soley by the Christoffel symbol of general relativity. Transferring from Jordan to Einstein frame, which connection, lagrangian, field equations and stress conservation equations occur are discussed: it is found that the Jordan frame has more information, this can be expressed in several ways, the simplest is that the extra information corresponds to the function multiplying the Ricci scalar in the action. The Einstein frame has the advantages that stress conservation implies no currents and that the field equations are easier to work with. This is illustrated by application to Robertson-Walker spacetime.

scholarly journals HIGHER DIMENSIONAL SZEKERES' SPACE–TIME IN BRANS–DICKE SCALAR TENSOR THEORY

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (06) ◽  
pp. 1073-1083
Author(s):  
ASIT BANERJEE ◽  
UJJAL DEBNATH ◽  
SUBENOY CHAKRABORTY
Keyword(s):  
Turning Point ◽  
Coupling Parameter ◽  
Big Bang ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Higher Dimensional ◽  
Theory Of Gravitation ◽  
The Big Bang

The generalized Szekeres family of solution for quasi-spherical space–time of higher dimensions are obtained in the scalar tensor theory of gravitation. Brans–Dicke field equations expressed in Dicke's revised units are exhaustively solved for all the subfamilies of the said family. A particular group of solutions may also be interpreted as due to the presence of the so-called C-field of Hoyle and Narlikar and for a chosen sign of the coupling parameter. The models show either expansion from a big bang type of singularity or a collapse with the turning point at a lower bound. There is one particular case which starts from the big bang, reaches a maximum and collapses with the in course of time to a crunch.

A NOETHER SYMMETRY STUDY IN SCALAR-TENSOR THEORY

1998 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 4163-4171 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. MODAK ◽  
S. KAMILYA ◽  
S. BISWAS
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Functional Form ◽  
Noether Symmetry ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Exponential Expansion ◽  
General Scalar ◽  
Spatially Homogeneous ◽  
The Universe

In this work we study a general scalar-tensor theory in which the coupling and potential functions are determined from Noether symmetry arguments. We also obtain exact solutions of the field equations and found that the universe asymptotically follows an exponential expansion having no graceful exit. The study of the functional form of ω(φ) reveals that the theory asymptotically becomes an attractor of general relativity. We restrict ourselves to spatially homogeneous, isotropic flat universe.

scholarly journals Anisotropic Bulk Viscous String Cosmological Model in a Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. R. K. Reddy ◽  
Ch. Purnachandra Rao ◽  
T. Vidyasagar ◽  
R. Bhuvana Vijaya
Keyword(s):  
Equations Of State ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Physical Conditions ◽  
Bulk Viscous Fluid ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Highly Nonlinear ◽  
Bulk Viscous ◽  
Theory Of Gravitation

Spatially homogeneous, anisotropic, and tilted Bianchi type-VI0model is investigated in a new scalar-tensor theory of gravitation proposed by Saez and Ballester (1986) when the source for energy momentum tensor is a bulk viscous fluid containing one-dimensional cosmic strings. Exact solution of the highly nonlinear field equations is obtained using the following plausible physical conditions: (i) scalar expansion of the space-time which is proportional to the shear scalar, (ii) the barotropic equations of state for pressure and energy density, and (iii) a special law of variation for Hubble’s parameter proposed by Berman (1983). Some physical and kinematical properties of the model are also discussed.

scholarly journals FOURTH ORDER GRAVITY: EQUATIONS, HISTORY, AND APPLICATIONS TO COSMOLOGY

2007 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 209-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
HANS-JÜRGEN SCHMIDT
Keyword(s):  
Fourth Order ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
The Third ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Cosmic Evolution ◽  
Inflationary Phase ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Gravity Equations ◽  
History Of

The field equations following from a Lagrangian L(R) will be deduced and solved for special cases. If L is a non-linear function of the curvature scalar, then these equations are of fourth order in the metric. In the introduction, we present the history of these equations beginning with the paper of H. Weyl from 1918, who first discussed them as alternative to Einstein's theory. In the third part, we give details about the cosmic no hair theorem, i.e. the details of how within fourth order gravity with L= R + R2, the inflationary phase of cosmic evolution turns out to be a transient attractor. Finally, the Bicknell theorem, i.e. the conformal relation from fourth order gravity to scalar-tensor theory, will be shortly presented.

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