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Equivalence of an R+R/sup 2/ theory of gravity to Einstein-Cartan-Sciama-Kibble theory in the presence of matter

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)

The gravitational theory with Lagrangian L/sub G/ = ..sqrt..-g(-lambdaR+..gamma..R/sup 2/) and nonzero torsion is shown to be equivalent to the Einstein-Cartan-Sciama-Kibble theory in the presence of an energy distribution described by a traceless energy-momentum tensor and an otherwise arbitrary spin-angular-momentum tensor.

Research Organization:
Institute for Theoretical Physics, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York 11794
OSTI ID:
6692736
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. D; (United States) Vol. 26:4; ISSN PRVDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English