On the linear and weak-field limits of scalar-tensor theories of gravity
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
The linear approximation of scalar-tensor theories of gravity is obtained in the physical (Jordan) frame under the 4+0 (covariant) and 3+1 formalisms. Then the weak-field limit is analyzed and the conditions leading to significant deviations of the Newton's law of gravitation are discussed. Finally, the scalarization effects induced by these theories in extended objects are confronted within the weak-field limit.
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@article{arxiv.gr-qc/0202082,
title = {On the linear and weak-field limits of scalar-tensor theories of gravity},
author = {Marcelo Salgado},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/0202082},
year = {2007}
}
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12 pages in revtex4-twocolumn format; submitted to Phys.Rev.D