scholarly journals Constraints on scalar–tensor theory of gravity by solar system tests

2020 ◽  
Vol 80 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
P. A. González ◽  
Marco Olivares ◽  
Eleftherios Papantonopoulos ◽  
Yerko Vásquez
Keyword(s):  
Time Delay ◽  
Scalar Field ◽  
Solar System ◽  
Gravitational Redshift ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Einstein Tensor ◽  
Perihelion Precession ◽  
Deflection Of Light ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Theory Of Gravity

AbstractWe study the motion of particles in the background of a scalar–tensor theory of gravity in which the scalar field is kinetically coupled to the Einstein tensor. We constrain the value of the derivative parameter z through solar system tests. By considering the perihelion precession we obtain the constraint $$\sqrt{z}/m_{\mathrm{p}} > 2.6\times 10^{12}$$ z / m p > 2.6 × 10 12  m, the gravitational redshift $$\frac{\sqrt{z}}{m_{\mathrm{p}}}>2.7\times 10^{\,10}$$ z m p > 2.7 × 10 10  m, the deflection of light $$\sqrt{z}/m_{\mathrm{p}} > 1.6 \times 10^{11}$$ z / m p > 1.6 × 10 11  m, and the gravitational time delay $$\sqrt{z}/m_{\mathrm{p}} > 7.9 \times 10^{12}$$ z / m p > 7.9 × 10 12  m; thereby, our results show that it is possible to constrain the value of the z parameter in agreement with the observational tests that have been considered.

GALACTIC AND ASTROPHYSICAL SIZES FROM SCALAR-TENSOR THEORY OF GRAVITY

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (02) ◽  
pp. 359-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
GIUSEPPE BASINI ◽  
MARCO RICCI ◽  
FULVIO BONGIORNO ◽  
SALVATORE CAPOZZIELLO
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Spiral Galaxies ◽  
Weak Field ◽  
Newtonian Potential ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Field Limit ◽  
Weak Field Limit ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Flat Rotation Curves ◽  
Theory Of Gravity

We investigate the weak-field limit of scalar-tensor theory of gravity and show that results are directly depending on the coupling and self-interaction potential of the scalar field. In particular, corrections are derived for the Newtonian potential. We discuss astrophysical applications of the results, in particular the flat rotation curves of spiral galaxies.

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.

scholarly journals Wave-like spatially homogeneous models of Stäckel spacetimes (2.1) type in the scalar-tensor theory of gravity

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (33) ◽  
pp. 2050275
Author(s):  
Konstantin Osetrin ◽  
Altair Filippov ◽  
Evgeny Osetrin
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Explicit Form ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Test Particles ◽  
Homogeneous Wave ◽  
General Scalar ◽  
Spatially Homogeneous ◽  
Theory Of Gravity ◽  
The Universe

Six exact solutions are obtained in the general scalar-tensor theory of gravity related to spatially homogeneous wave-like models of the Universe. Wave-like spacetime models allow the existence of privileged coordinate systems where the eikonal equation and the Hamilton–Jacobi equation of test particles can be integrated by the method of complete separation of variables with the separation of isotropic (wave) variables on which the space metric depends (non-ignored variables). An explicit form of the scalar field and two functions of the scalar field that are part of the general scalar-tensor theory of gravity are found. The explicit form of the eikonal function and the action function for test particles in the considered models is given. The obtained solutions are of type III according to the Bianchi classification and type N according to the Petrov classification. Wave-like spatially homogeneous spacetime models can describe primordial gravitational waves of the Universe.

scholarly journals Decaying Cosmological Constant and the Choice of a Conformal Frame

1999 ◽  
Vol 183 ◽  
pp. 310-310
Author(s):  
Yasunori Fujii
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Cosmological Constant ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Nonminimal Coupling ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Theory Of Gravity ◽  
To Come ◽  
Hilbert Action

A solution of the cosomlogical constant problem seems to come from a version of the scalar-tensor theory of gravity, which is characterized by a “nonminimal coupling“ in place of the standard Einstein-Hilbert action, where ɸ is the scalar field while ξ a constant. One then encounters an inherent question never fully answered: How can one single out a right conformai frame?

scholarly journals Superdense Stellar Configurations in the Bimetric Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravity

2018 ◽  
pp. 327-337
Author(s):  
L. Sh. Grigorian ◽  
H. F. Khachatryan ◽  
A. A. Saharian
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Scalar Field ◽  
Neutron Stars ◽  
White Dwarfs ◽  
Coupling Parameter ◽  
Spherically Symmetric ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Metric Tensor ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Theory Of Gravity

Models of static spherically-symmetric stellar configurations are discussed within the framework of the Bimetric scalar-tensor theory of gravity. The latter, in addition to the metric tensor and the scalar field, contains a background metric tensor as an absolute variable of the theory. The simplest variant of the theory with a constant coupling parameter and with a zero cosmological function is considered. The analysis includes both the white dwarfs and neutron stars. It is shown that, depending on the value of the theory parameter, the corresponding masses can be notably larger than those in general relativity.

scholarly journals Scalar field unification of interacting viscous dark fluid from a geometrical scalar–tensor theory of gravity

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 100706
Author(s):  
José Edgar Madriz Aguilar ◽  
A. Gil-Ocaranza ◽  
M. Montes ◽  
J. Zamarripa
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Dark Fluid ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Theory Of Gravity

scholarly journals Light deflection in the second post-Newtonian approximation of scalar-tensor theory of gravity

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (S248) ◽  
pp. 401-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Dong ◽  
W. T. Ni
Keyword(s):  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Light Deflection ◽  
Intermediate Range ◽  
Deflection Of Light ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Newtonian Approximation ◽  
Theory Of Gravity ◽  
Precision Astrometry

AbstractIn this paper, we use the metric coefficients and the equation of motion in the 2nd post-Newtonian approximation in scalar-tensor theory including intermediate range gravity to derive the deflection of light and compare it with previous works. These results will be useful for precision astrometry missions like Gaia, SIM, and LATOR (Laser Astrometric Test Of Relativity) which aim at astrometry with micro-arcsecond and nano-arcsecond accuracies and a need for the 2nd post-Newtonian framework and ephemeris to determine the stellar and spacecraft positions.

scholarly journals Field Independent Cosmic Evolution

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayem Sk ◽  
Abhik Kumar Sanyal
Keyword(s):  
Higher Order ◽  
Noether Symmetry ◽  
Scalar Tensor Theory ◽  
Anisotropic Model ◽  
Tachyonic Field ◽  
Tensor Theory ◽  
Cosmic Evolution ◽  
Field Independent ◽  
Conserved Current ◽  
Theory Of Gravity

It has been shown earlier that Noether symmetry does not admit a form of corresponding to an action in which is coupled to scalar-tensor theory of gravity or even for pure theory of gravity taking anisotropic model into account. Here, we prove that theory of gravity does not admit Noether symmetry even if it is coupled to tachyonic field and considering a gauge in addition. To handle such a theory, a general conserved current has been constructed under a condition which decouples higher-order curvature part from the field part. This condition, in principle, solves for the scale-factor independently. Thus, cosmological evolution remains independent of the form of the chosen field, whether it is a scalar or a tachyon.

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