Matter tensor in scalar-tensorial theories of gravitation
Abstract
Gravitational interaction is assumed to be partially geometrized and described by 10 potential functions in the framework of a Riemannian geometry. It is also partially nongeometrized and described by an additional scalar potential function nonlinearly coupled to the energy density. The scalar potential naturally leads to a conformally Riemannian metric, making it possible to completely geometrize the gravitation and to establish a close analogy with the Brans-Dicke theory. Finally, the scalar field is endowed with the rest mass, and it is suggested that it be identified with the short-range graviscalar field.
- Publication:
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Canadian Journal of Physics
- Pub Date:
- March 1989
- DOI:
- 10.1139/p89-016
- Bibcode:
- 1989CaJPh..67..106H
- Keywords:
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- Gravitation Theory;
- Riemann Manifold;
- Scalars;
- Tensors;
- Einstein Equations;
- Equations Of Motion;
- Mass;
- Potential Theory;
- Physics (General)