General class of scalar-tensor theories: A review

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · International Journal of Modern Physics A; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217751X87000235· OSTI ID:5580445

Singh, T ^[1]; Singh, T ^[2]

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1. Banaras Hindu Univ., Varanasi (India). Inst. of Tech.
2. Dept. of Mathematics, R.K.N. Engg. College, NAGPVR (IN)

The general class of scalar-tensor theories is discussed in which, in contrast to Brans-Dicke theory, the coupling parameter {omega} is not a constant but a function of the scalar field phi. Some other generalizations of the Brans-Dicke theory have also been discussed in brief. The physical aspects of these theories have been dealt. The cosmological models in scalar-tensor theories have been discussed in detail. Finally some open problems in these theories have been pointed out.

• OSTI ID: 5580445
• Journal Information: International Journal of Modern Physics A; (USA), Vol. 2:3; ISSN 0217-751X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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