The Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521037525)

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.

Author: Yasunori Fujii, Kei-Ichi Maeda
ISBN-10: 0521037522
ISBN-13: 9780521037525
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/12/2007
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.55d