GALACTIC AND ASTROPHYSICAL SIZES FROM SCALAR-TENSOR THEORY OF GRAVITY
2004 ◽
Vol 13
(02)
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pp. 359-371
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Keyword(s):
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.