The Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation

by Kei-Ichi Maeda and Yasunori Fujii

Book Overview

The scalar-tensor theory of gravitation moved into the limelight in recent years due to developments in string theory, M-theory and brane world constructions. This book introduces the subject at a level suitable for both graduate students and researchers. It explores scalar fields, placing them in context with a discussion of Brans-Dicke theory, covering the cosmological constant problem, higher dimensional space-time, branes and conformal transformations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521037522
• ISBN13: 9780521037525
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"