scholarly journals PALATINI FORMULATION OF MODIFIED GRAVITY WITH A NON-MINIMAL CURVATURE-MATTER COUPLING

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (20) ◽  
pp. 1467-1480 ◽  
Author(s):  
TIBERIU HARKO ◽  
TOMI S. KOIVISTO ◽  
FRANCISCO S. N. LOBO
Keyword(s):  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Nonlinear Dependence ◽  
Modified Theories Of Gravity ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Test Particles ◽  
Theories Of Gravity ◽  
Minimal Curvature

We derive the field equations and the equations of motion for scalar fields and massive test particles in modified theories of gravity with an arbitrary coupling between geometry and matter by using the Palatini formalism. We show that the independent connection can be expressed as the Levi–Cività connection of an auxiliary, matter Lagrangian dependent metric, which is related with the physical metric by means of a conformal transformation. Similarly to the metric case, the field equations impose the nonconservation of the energy–momentum tensor. We derive the explicit form of the equations of motion for massive test particles in the case of a perfect fluid, and the expression of the extra-force is obtained in terms of the matter-geometry coupling functions and of their derivatives. Generally, the motion is non-geodesic, and the extra force is orthogonal to the four-velocity. It is pointed out here that the force is of a different nature than in the metric formalism. We also consider the implications of a nonlinear dependence of the action upon the matter Lagrangian.

scholarly journals General approach to the Lagrangian ambiguity in f(R, T) gravity

2021 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
G. A. Carvalho ◽  
F. Rocha ◽  
H. O. Oliveira ◽  
R. V. Lobato
Keyword(s):  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Modified Theories Of Gravity ◽  
Energy Tensor ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Unknown Variable ◽  
Stress Energy ◽  
The Standard Model ◽  
Theories Of Gravity ◽  
Matter Fields

AbstractThe f(R, T) gravity is a theory whose gravitational action depends arbitrarily on the Ricci scalar, R, and the trace of the stress–energy tensor, T; its field equations also depend on matter Lagrangian, $$\mathscr {L}_{m}$$ L m . In the modified theories of gravity where field equations depend on Lagrangian, there is no uniqueness on the Lagrangian definition and the dynamics of the gravitational and matter fields can be different depending on the choice performed. In this work, we have eliminated the $$\mathscr {L}_{m}$$ L m dependence from f(R, T) gravity field equations by generalizing the approach of Moraes in Ref. [1]. We also propose a general approach where we argue that the trace of the energy–momentum tensor must be considered an “unknown” variable of the field equations. The trace can only depend on fundamental constants and few inputs from the standard model. Our proposal resolves two limitations: first the energy–momentum tensor of the f(R, T) gravity is not the perfect fluid one; second, the Lagrangian is not well-defined. As a test of our approach we applied it to the study of the matter era in cosmology, and the theory can successfully describe a transition between a decelerated Universe to an accelerated one without the need for dark energy.

scholarly journals Particle paths of general relativity as geodesics of an affine connection

1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Burman
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Affine Connection ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Test Particles ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Particle Paths ◽  
Arbitrary Energy

This paper deals with the motion of incoherent matter, and hence of test particles, in the presence of fields with an arbitrary energy-momentum tensor. The equations of motion are obtained from Einstein's field equations and are written in the form of geodesic equations of an affine connection. The special cases of the electromagnetic field, the Proca field and a scalar field are discussed.

On a non-symmetric theory of the pure gravitational field

1958 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. W. Sciama
Keyword(s):  
Gravitational Field ◽  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Rest Mass ◽  
Symmetric Tensor ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Unified Field Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Metric Tensor ◽  
Unified Field

ABSTRACTIt is suggested, on heuristic grounds, that the energy-momentum tensor of a material field with non-zero spin and non-zero rest-mass should be non-symmetric. The usual relationship between energy-momentum tensor and gravitational potential then implies that the latter should also be a non-symmetric tensor. This suggestion has nothing to do with unified field theory; it is concerned with the pure gravitational field.A theory of gravitation based on a non-symmetric potential is developed. Field equations are derived, and a study is made of Rosenfeld identities, Bianchi identities, angular momentum and the equations of motion of test particles. These latter equations represent the geodesics of a Riemannian space whose contravariant metric tensor is gij–, in agreement with a result of Lichnerowicz(9) on the bicharacteristics of the Einstein–Schrödinger field equations.

scholarly journals Generalizing the coupling between geometry and matter: $$f\left( R,L_m,T\right) $$ gravity

2021 ◽  
Vol 81 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Haghani ◽  
Tiberiu Harko
Keyword(s):  
Gravitational Field ◽  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Newtonian Limit ◽  
Gravity Models ◽  
Momentum Balance ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Gravitational Fields ◽  
Generalized Poisson

AbstractWe generalize and unify the $$f\left( R,T\right) $$ f R , T and $$f\left( R,L_m\right) $$ f R , L m type gravity models by assuming that the gravitational Lagrangian is given by an arbitrary function of the Ricci scalar R, of the trace of the energy–momentum tensor T, and of the matter Lagrangian $$L_m$$ L m , so that $$ L_{grav}=f\left( R,L_m,T\right) $$ L grav = f R , L m , T . We obtain the gravitational field equations in the metric formalism, the equations of motion for test particles, and the energy and momentum balance equations, which follow from the covariant divergence of the energy–momentum tensor. Generally, the motion is non-geodesic, and takes place in the presence of an extra force orthogonal to the four-velocity. The Newtonian limit of the equations of motion is also investigated, and the expression of the extra acceleration is obtained for small velocities and weak gravitational fields. The generalized Poisson equation is also obtained in the Newtonian limit, and the Dolgov–Kawasaki instability is also investigated. The cosmological implications of the theory are investigated for a homogeneous, isotropic and flat Universe for two particular choices of the Lagrangian density $$f\left( R,L_m,T\right) $$ f R , L m , T of the gravitational field, with a multiplicative and additive algebraic structure in the matter couplings, respectively, and for two choices of the matter Lagrangian, by using both analytical and numerical methods.

scholarly journals GÖDEL SOLUTION IN f(R, T) GRAVITY

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (32) ◽  
pp. 1350141 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. F. SANTOS
Keyword(s):  
Cosmological Constant ◽  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Modified Theories Of Gravity ◽  
Curvature Scalar ◽  
Theories Of Gravity ◽  
Modified Theory ◽  
Gödel Universe

In this paper, we study Gödel universe in the framework of f(R, T) modified theories of gravity, where R is the curvature scalar and T the trace of the energy–momentum tensor. We demonstrate that Gödel solution occurs in this modified theory and still we suggest a path to understanding the smallness of the cosmological constant.

Field theories with high derivatives

1948 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. S. Chang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Hamiltonian Formulation ◽  
Functional Derivative ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Field Theories ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Gauge Invariant ◽  
Image Position ◽  
Derivatives Of

The relativistic field theories of elementary particles are extended to cases where the field equations are derived from Lagrangians containing all derivatives of the field quantities. Expressions for the current, the energy-momentum tensor, the angular-momentum tensor, and the symmetrized energy-momentum tensor are given. When the field interacts with an electromagnetic field, we introduce a subtraction procedure, by which all the above expressions are made gauge-invariant. The Hamiltonian formulation of the equations of motion in a gauge-invariant form is also given.After considering the Lagrangian L as a scalar in a general relativity transformation and thus a function of gμν and their derivatives, the functional derivative ofwith respect to gμν (x) at a point where the space time is flat is worked out. It is shown that this differs from the symmetrized energy-momentum tensor given in the above sections by a term which vanishes when certain operators Sij are antisymmetrical or when the Lagrangian contains the first derivatives of the field quantities only and whose divergence to either μ or ν vanishes.

scholarly journals To Conserve, or Not to Conserve: A Review of Nonconservative Theories of Gravity

Universe ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Hermano Velten ◽  
Thiago R. P. Caramês
Keyword(s):  
Conservation Law ◽  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Additional Constraint ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Relativistic Field ◽  
Extended Theories Of Gravity ◽  
General Relativistic ◽  
Theories Of Gravity ◽  
Extended Theories

Apart from the familiar structure firmly-rooted in the general relativistic field equations where the energy–momentum tensor has a null divergence i.e., it conserves, there exists a considerable number of extended theories of gravity allowing departures from the usual conservative framework. Many of these theories became popular in the last few years, aiming to describe the phenomenology behind dark matter and dark energy. However, within these scenarios, it is common to see attempts to preserve the conservative property of the energy–momentum tensor. Most of the time, it is done by means of some additional constraint that ensures the validity of the standard conservation law, as long as this option is available in the theory. However, if no such extra constraint is available, the theory will inevitably carry a non-trivial conservation law as part of its structure. In this work, we review some of such proposals discussing the theoretical construction leading to the non-conservation of the energy–momentum tensor.

Cosmic evolution in the background of R (1 + αQ) gravity

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (31) ◽  
pp. 1950253 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Zubair ◽  
M. Zeeshan ◽  
Saira Waheed
Keyword(s):  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Energy Condition ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Cosmic Evolution ◽  
Test Particles ◽  
Free Model ◽  
Free Parameters ◽  
Modified Theory

In this paper, we discuss the cosmic evolution in a modified theory involving non-minimal interaction of geometry and matter, labeled as [Formula: see text] gravity, where [Formula: see text] is the non-minimal interaction term. First, we develop the dynamical [Formula: see text] field equations for Friedmann–Lemaitre–Robertson–Walker (FLRW) spacetime and then by using divergence of these equations, we explore its interesting outcome of non-conserved energy–momentum tensor (EMT). The presence of geometry matter coupling in such theories results in non-geodesic test particles motion and hence causes an additional force orthogonal to four-velocity of these particles. By taking these interesting features into account along with a particular choice of Lagrangian [Formula: see text], we explore the resulting expression of energy density. Further, the free model parameters are constrained using energy condition bounds where it is concluded that these values of free parameters are compatible with the recent data.

The foundations of a generalization of gravitation theory

1957 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 473-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Moffat
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Charged Particles ◽  
Gravitational Theory ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Original Form ◽  
Geometric Description ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Electrically Charged

1. Introduction. Among the more notable attempts to derive a generalization of Einstein's gravitational theory is the recent one of Einstein and Schrodinger ((1)–(8)). This was formulated by dropping the symmetry of the fundamental tensor gμν and the components of the affine connexion. The most serious defect of these non-symmetric theories is that the field equations, in their original form, do not determine the motion of electrically charged particles in an electromagnetic field, as has been proved by Infeld(9), Callaway (10) and Bonnor (n). Together with the lack of an energy-momentum tensor and a geometric description of the paths of charged particles, this seems to indicate that the concept of motion is missing in this type of theory. It is clear that one of the most important results which should follow from a generalization of Einstein's gravitational theory is the correct equations of motion of charged particles in an electromagnetic field.

scholarly journals WHY DOES GRAVITY IGNORE THE VACUUM ENERGY?

2006 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 2029-2058 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. PADMANABHAN
Keyword(s):  
Gravitational Field ◽  
Cosmological Constant ◽  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Integration Constant ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Physical Context ◽  
Gravitational Field Equations ◽  
Higher Order Corrections

The equations of motion for matter fields are invariant under the shift of the matter Lagrangian by a constant. Such a shift changes the energy–momentum tensor of matter by [Formula: see text]. In the conventional approach, gravity breaks this symmetry and the gravitational field equations are not invariant under such a shift of the energy–momentum tensor. We argue that until this symmetry is restored, one cannot obtain a satisfactory solution to the cosmological constant problem. We describe an alternative perspective to gravity in which the gravitational field equations are [Gab - κTab]nanb = 0 for all null vectors na. This is obviously invariant under the change [Formula: see text] and restores the symmetry under shifting the matter Lagrangian by a constant. These equations are equivalent to Gab = κTab + Cgab, where C is now an integration constant so that the role of the cosmological constant is very different in this approach. The cosmological constant now arises as an integration constant, somewhat like the mass M in the Schwarzschild metric, the value of which can be chosen depending on the physical context. These equations can be obtained from a variational principle which uses the null surfaces of space–time as local Rindler horizons and can be given a thermodynamic interpretation. This approach turns out to be quite general and can encompass even the higher order corrections to Einstein's gravity and suggests a principle to determine the form of these corrections in a systematic manner.

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