| Record |
Author  |
Arrechea, J.; Delhom, A.; Jimenez-Cano, A. |
| Title |
Inconsistencies in four-dimensional Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet gravity |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Chinese Physics C |
Abbreviated Journal |
Chin. Phys. C |
| Volume |
45 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
013107 - 8pp |
| Keywords |
alternative theories of gravity; singularities; Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet |
| Abstract |
We attempt to clarify several aspects concerning the recently presented four-dimensional Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet gravity. We argue that the limiting procedure outlined in [Phys. Rev. Lett. 124, 081301 (2020)] generally involves ill-defined terms in the four dimensional field equations. Potential ways to circumvent this issue are discussed, alongside remarks regarding specific solutions of the theory. We prove that, although linear perturbations are well behaved around maximally symmetric backgrounds, the equations for second-order perturbations are ill-defined even around a Minkowskian background. Additionally, we perform a detailed analysis of the spherically symmetric solutions and find that the central curvature singularity can be reached within a finite proper time. |
| Address |
[Arrechea, Julio] CSIC, Inst Astrofis Andalucia, Granada, Spain, Email: arrechea@iaa.es; |
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| Publisher |
Iop Publishing Ltd |
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| Language |
English |
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| ISSN |
1674-1137 |
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| Notes |
WOS:000606026400001 |
Approved |
no |
| Is ISI |
yes |
International Collaboration |
no |
| Call Number |
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Serial |
4676 |
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