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We study nonlinear sigma model, especially Skyrme model with twist: twisted Skyrmion string where twist term, $mkz$, is indicated in vortex solution. To add gravity, we replace $\eta^{\mu\nu}$ in Lagrangian system with a space-time metric…
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We show that the $f(R)$-gravity theories with constant Ricci scalar in the Jordan/Einstein frame can be described by Einstein or Einstein-Maxwell gravity with a cosmological term and a modified gravitational constant. We also propose a…
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