[en] Schwinger's scalar-tensor theory of gravity is shown to have spontaneous breakdown of symmetry as an important feature of cosmological solutions. Machian features are also examined. (Author)
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Mostra-se que a teoria de gravitacao escalar-tensor de Schwinger tem quebra espontanea de simetria como uma caracteristica importante das solucoes cosmologicas. Examinam-se, tambem, as caracteristicas de Mach. (L.C.)