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Modifications of Einstein's Theory of Gravity at Large Distances (Paperback)
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Modifications of Einstein's Theory of Gravity at Large Distances (Paperback)
Series: Lecture Notes in Physics, 892
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In the last few years modified gravity theories have been proposed
as extensions of Einstein's theory of gravity. Their main
motivation is to explain the latest cosmological and astrophysical
data on dark energy and dark matter. The study of general
relativity at small scales has already produced important results
(cf e.g. LNP 863 Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology) while its
study at large scales is challenging because recent and upcoming
observational results will provide important information on the
validity of these modified theories. In this volume, various
aspects of modified gravity at large scales will be discussed:
high-curvature gravity theories; general scalar-tensor theories;
Galileon theories and their cosmological applications; F(R) gravity
theories; massive, new massive and topologically massive gravity;
Chern-Simons modifications of general relativity (including
holographic variants) and higher-spin gravity theories, to name but
a few of the most important recent developments. Edited and
authored by leading researchers in the field and cast into the form
of a multi-author textbook at postgraduate level, this volume will
be of benefit to all postgraduate students and newcomers from
neighboring disciplines wishing to find a comprehensive guide for
their future research.
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