Published 1987
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Journal article
General class of scalar-tensor theories: A review
Creators
- 1. Banaras Hindu Univ., Varanasi (India). Inst. of Tech.
- 2. Dept. of Mathematics, R.K.N. Engg. College, NAGPVR (India)
Description
The general class of scalar-tensor theories is discussed in which, in contrast to Brans-Dicke theory, the coupling parameter ω is not a constant but a function of the scalar field phi. Some other generalizations of the Brans-Dicke theory have also been discussed in brief. The physical aspects of these theories have been dealt. The cosmological models in scalar-tensor theories have been discussed in detail. Finally some open problems in these theories have been pointed out
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- International Journal of Modern Physics A
- Journal Volume
- 2
- Journal Issue
- 3
- Series
- Int. J. Mod. Phys. A.
- Journal Page Range
- 645-666
- ISSN
- 0217-751X
- CODEN
- IMPAE
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- United States
- INIS RN
- 21003818
- Subject category
- S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS; S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
- Descriptors DEI
- COSMOLOGICAL MODELS; COUPLING CONSTANTS; FIELD THEORIES; PHI4-FIELD THEORY; SCALAR FIELDS; TENSOR DOMINANCE MODEL
- Descriptors DEC
- MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PARTICLE MODELS; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY