The Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation
The Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation
Cambridge | Mathematical Physics, Gravity | March 24 2003 | ISBN-10: 0521811597 | 256 pages | pdf | 4 mb
Cambridge | Mathematical Physics, Gravity | March 24 2003 | ISBN-10: 0521811597 | 256 pages | pdf | 4 mb
The scalar-tensor theory of gravitation moved into the limelight in recent years due to developments in string theory, M-theory and "brane world" constructions. This book introduces the subject at a level suitable for both graduate students and researchers. It explores scalar fields, placing them in context with a discussion of Brans-Dicke theory, covering the cosmological constant problem, higher dimensional space-time, branes and conformal transformations.