On the weak field approximation of Brans-Dicke theory of gravity
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2009-10-30 v1
Abstract
It is shown that in the weak field approximation solutions of Brans-Dicke equations are simply related to the solutions of General Relativity equations for the same matter distribution. A simple method is developed which permits to obtain Brans-Dicke solutions from Einstein solutions when both theories are considered in their linearized forms. To illustrate the method some examples found in the literature are discussed.
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@article{arxiv.gr-qc/9712080,
title = {On the weak field approximation of Brans-Dicke theory of gravity},
author = {A. Barros and C. Romero},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/9712080},
year = {2009}
}
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12 pages, latex, no figures