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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521811597
• ISBN13: 9780521811590
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.2" x 10.0"