Published July 30, 1985 | Version v1
Journal article

The large number hypothesis and Einstein's theory of gravitation

Creators

  • 1. New South Wales Univ., Kensington (Australia). Dept. of Theoretical Physics

Description

In an attempt to reconcile the large number hypothesis (LNH) with Einstein's theory of gravitation, a tentative generalization of Einstein's field equations with time-dependent cosmological and gravitational constants is proposed. A cosmological model consistent with the LNH is deduced. The coupling formula of the cosmological constant with matter is found, and as a consequence, the time-dependent formulae of the cosmological constant and the mean matter density of the Universe at the present epoch are then found. Einstein's theory of gravitation, whether with a zero or nonzero cosmological constant, becomes a limiting case of the new generalized field equations after the early epoch

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Aust. J. Phys.
Journal Volume
38
Journal Issue
4
Series
Aust. J. Phys.
Journal Page Range
547-553
ISSN
0004-9506
CODEN
AUJPA

INIS

Country of Publication
Australia
Country of Input or Organization
Australia
INIS RN
17017813
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
COSMOLOGICAL CONSTANT; EINSTEIN FIELD EQUATIONS; GENERAL RELATIVITY THEORY; UNIVERSE
Descriptors DEC
EQUATIONS; FIELD EQUATIONS; FIELD THEORIES