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Barrientos, E.; Lobo, F.S.N.; Mendoza, S.; Olmo, G.J.; Rubiera-Garcia, D. |
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Metric-affine f(R,T) theories of gravity and their applications |
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Journal Article |
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2018 |
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Physical Review D |
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Phys. Rev. D |
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97 |
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10 |
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104041 - 10pp |
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We study f (R, T) theories of gravity, where T is the trace of the energy-momentum tensor T-mu v, with independent metric and affine connection (metric-affine theories). We find that the resulting field equations share a close resemblance with their metric-affine f(R) relatives once an effective energy-momentum tensor is introduced. As a result, the metric field equations are second-order and no new propagating degrees of freedom arise as compared to GR, which contrasts with the metric formulation of these theories, where a dynamical scalar degree of freedom is present. Analogously to its metric counterpart, the field equations impose the nonconservation of the energy-momentum tensor, which implies nongeodesic motion arid consequently leads to the appearance of an extra force. The weak field limit leads to a modified Poisson equation formally identical to that found in Eddington-inspired Born-Infeld gravity. Furthermore, the coupling of these gravity theories to perfect fluids, electromagnetic, and scalar fields, and their potential applications arc discussed. |
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[Barrientos, E.; Mendoza, S.] Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Astron, AP 70-264, Ciudad De Mexico 04510, Mexico, Email: ebarrientos@astro.unam.mx; |
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WOS:000433036500004 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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3585 |
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Afonso, V.I.; Olmo, G.J.; Orazi, E.; Rubiera-Garcia, D. |
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Mapping nonlinear gravity into General Relativity with nonlinear electrodynamics |
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Journal Article |
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2018 |
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European Physical Journal C |
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Eur. Phys. J. C |
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78 |
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10 |
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866 - 11pp |
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We show that families of nonlinear gravity theories formulated in a metric-affine approach and coupled to a nonlinear theory of electrodynamics can be mapped into general relativity (GR) coupled to another nonlinear theory of electrodynamics. This allows to generate solutions of the former from those of the latter using purely algebraic transformations. This correspondence is explicitly illustrated with the Eddington-inspired Born-Infeld theory of gravity, for which we consider a family of nonlinear electrodynamics and show that, under the map, preserve their algebraic structure. For the particular case of Maxwell electrodynamics coupled to Born-Infeld gravity we find, via this correspondence, a Born-Infeld-type nonlinear electrodynamics on the GR side. Solving the spherically symmetric electrovacuum case for the latter, we show how the map provides directly the right solutions for the former. This procedure opens a new door to explore astrophysical and cosmological scenarios in nonlinear gravity theories by exploiting the full power of the analytical and numerical methods developed within the framework of GR. |
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[Afonso, Victor I.] Univ Fed Campina Grande, Unidade Acad Fis, BR-58429900 Campina Grande, PB, Brazil, Email: viafonso@df.ufcg.edu.br; |
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1434-6044 |
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WOS:000448428400001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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3776 |
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Harko, T.; Koivisto, T.S.; Lobo, F.S.N.; Olmo, G.J.; Rubiera-Garcia, D. |
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Coupling matter in modified Q gravity |
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Journal Article |
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2018 |
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Physical Review D |
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Phys. Rev. D |
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98 |
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8 |
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084043 - 13pp |
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We present a novel theory of gravity by considering an extension of symmetric teleparallel gravity. This is done by introducing, in the framework of the metric-affine formalism, a new class of theories where the nonmetricity Q is nonminimally coupled to the matter Lagrangian. More specifically, we consider a Lagrangian of the form L similar to f(1)(Q) + f(2)(Q)L-M, where f(1) and f(2) are generic functions of Q, and L-M is the matter Lagrangian. This nonminimal coupling entails the nonconservation of the energy-momentum tensor, and consequently the appearance of an extra force. The formulation of the gravity sector in terms of the Q instead of the curvature may result in subtle improvements of the theory. In the context of nonminimal matter couplings, we are therefore motivated to explore whether the new geometrical formulation in terms of the Q, when implemented also in the matter sector, would allow more universally consistent and viable realizations of the nonminimal coupling. Furthermore, we consider several cosmological applications by presenting the evolution equations and imposing specific functional forms of the functions f(1)(Q) and f(2)(Q), such as power-law and exponential dependencies of the nonminimal couplings. Cosmological solutions are considered in two general classes of models, and found to feature accelerating expansion at late times. |
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[Harko, Tiberiu] Babes Bolyai Univ, Dept Phys, Kogalniceanu St, Cluj Napoca 400084, Romania, Email: t.harko@ucl.ac.uk; |
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WOS:000448458600003 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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3789 |
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Afonso, V.I.; Olmo, G.J.; Orazi, E.; Rubiera-Garcia, D. |
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Correspondence between modified gravity and general relativity with scalar fields |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2019 |
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Physical Review D |
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Phys. Rev. D |
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99 |
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4 |
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044040 - 15pp |
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We describe a novel procedure to map the field equations of nonlinear Ricci-based metric-affine theories of gravity, coupled to scalar matter described by a given Lagrangian, into the field equations of general relativity coupled to a different scalar field Lagrangian. Our analysis considers examples with a single and N real scalar fields, described either by canonical Lagrangians or by generalized functions of the kinetic and potential terms. In particular, we consider several explicit examples involving foRthorn theories and the Eddington-inspired Born-Infeld gravity model, coupled to different scalar field Lagrangians. We show how the nonlinearities of the gravitational sector of these theories can be traded to nonlinearities in the matter fields and how the procedure allows to find new solutions on both sides of the correspondence. The potential of this procedure for applications of scalar field models in astrophysical and cosmological scenarios is highlighted. |
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[Afonso, Victor, I] Univ Fed Campina Grande, Unidade Acad Fis, BR-58429900 Campina Grande, Paraiba, Brazil, Email: viafonso@df.ufcg.cdu.br; |
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WOS:000459210600012 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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3914 |
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Olmo, G.J.; Rubiera-Garcia, D.; Wojnar, A. |
Title |
Minimum main sequence mass in quadratic Palatini f(R) gravity |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Physical Review D |
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Phys. Rev. D |
Volume |
100 |
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4 |
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044020 - 9pp |
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General relativity yields an analytical prediction of a minimum required mass of roughly similar to 0.08-0.09 M-circle dot for a star to stably burn sufficient hydrogen to fully compensate photospheric losses and, therefore, to belong to the main sequence. Those objects below this threshold ( brown dwarfs) eventually cool down without any chance to stabilize their internal temperature. In this work we consider quadratic Palatini f(R) gravity and show that the corresponding Newtonian hydrostatic equilibrium equation contains a new term whose effect is to introduce a weakening/strengthening of the gravitational interaction inside astrophysical bodies. This fact modifies the general relativity prediction for this minimum main sequence mass. Through a crude analytical modeling we use this result in order to constraint a combination of the quadratic f(R) gravity parameter and the central density according to astrophysical observations. |
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[Olmo, Gonzalo J.] Univ Valencia, Dept Fis Teor, Ctr Mixto, CSIC, E-46100 Valencia, Spain, Email: gonzalo.olmo@uv.es; |
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WOS:000480390800009 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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4108 |
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