عنوان

Extensions of f(R) gravity :

1108584578

1108645682

9781108584579

9781108645683

1108428746

9781108428743

Extensions of f(R) gravity :

[Book]

curvature-matter couplings and hybrid metric-Palatini gravity /

Tiberiu Harko (University College London), Francisco S.N. Lobo (Universidade de Lisboa).

Cambridge :

Cambridge University Press,

2019

1 online resource.

Cambridge monographs on mathematical physics

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Recent cosmological observations have posed a challenge for traditional theories of gravity: what is the force driving the accelerated expansion of the universe? What if dark energy or dark matter do not exist and what we observe is a modification of the gravitational interaction that dominates the universe at large scales? Various extensions to Einstein's General Theory of Relativity have been proposed, and this book presents a detailed theoretical and phenomenological analysis of several leading, modified theories of gravity. Theories with generalised curvature-matter couplings are first explored, followed by hybrid metric-Palatini gravity. This timely book first discusses key motivations behind the development of these modified gravitational theories, before presenting a detailed overview of their subsequent development, mathematical structure, and cosmological and astrophysical implications. Covering recent developments and with an emphasis on astrophysical and cosmological applications, this is the perfect text for graduate students and researchers.

9781108428743

Cosmology.

Curvature cosmology.

Expanding universe.

Gravitation.

Large scale structure (Astronomy)

Cosmology.

Curvature cosmology.

Expanding universe.

Gravitation.

Large scale structure (Astronomy)

SCIENCE / Astronomy.

SCI-- 004000

Harko, Tiberiu,1953-

Lobo, Francisco S. N.

20200822150936.0

rda

[Book]

Y