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Olmo, G.J.; Rubiera-Garcia, D.; Wojnar, A. |
Title |
Stellar structure models in modified theories of gravity: Lessons and challenges |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Physics Reports |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rep. |
Volume |
876 |
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1-75 |
Keywords |
Stellar structure; Modified gravity; Palatini formalism; Neutron stars; Brown dwarfs; Relativistic stars; Weak field; f(R) theories; Born-Infeld theory; Horndeski theory |
Abstract |
The understanding of stellar structure represents the crossroads of our theories of the nuclear force and the gravitational interaction under the most extreme conditions observably accessible. It provides a powerful probe of the strong field regime of General Relativity, and opens fruitful avenues for the exploration of new gravitational physics. The latter can be captured via modified theories of gravity, which modify the Einstein-Hilbert action of General Relativity and/or some of its principles. These theories typically change the Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkoff equations of stellar's hydrostatic equilibrium, thus having a large impact on the astrophysical properties of the corresponding stars and opening a new window to constrain these theories with present and future observations of different types of stars. For relativistic stars, such as neutron stars, the uncertainty on the equation of state of matter at supranuclear densities intertwines with the new parameters coming from the modified gravity side, providing a whole new phenomenology for the typical predictions of stellar structure models, such as mass-radius relations, maximum masses, or moment of inertia. For non-relativistic stars, such as white, brown and red dwarfs, the weakening/strengthening of the gravitational force inside astrophysical bodies via the modified Newtonian (Poisson) equation may induce changes on the star's mass, radius, central density or luminosity, having an impact, for instance, in the Chandrasekhar's limit for white dwarfs, or in the minimum mass for stable hydrogen burning in high-mass brown dwarfs. This work aims to provide a broad overview of the main such results achieved in the recent literature for many such modified theories of gravity, by combining the results and constraints obtained from the analysis of relativistic and non-relativistic stars in different scenarios. Moreover, we will build a bridge between the efforts of the community working on different theories, formulations, types of stars, theoretical modelings, and observational aspects, highlighting some of the most promising opportunities in the field. |
Address |
[Olmo, Gonzalo J.] Univ Valencia, Dept Fis Teor, Ctr Mixto, CSIC, Valencia 46100, Spain, Email: gonzalo.olmo@uv.es; |
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Elsevier |
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0370-1573 |
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WOS:000570298900001 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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4531 |
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Author  |
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 |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. D |
Volume |
100 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
044020 - 9pp |
Keywords |
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Abstract |
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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Amer Physical Soc |
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2470-0010 |
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WOS:000480390800009 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
4108 |
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Olmo, G.J.; Sanchis-Alepuz, H. |
Title |
Hamiltonian formulation of Palatini f(R) theories a la Brans-Dicke theory |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Physical Review D |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. D |
Volume |
83 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
104036 - 11pp |
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We study the Hamiltonian formulation of f(R) theories of gravity both in metric and in Palatini formalism using their classical equivalence with Brans-Dicke theories with a nontrivial potential. The Palatini case, which corresponds to the omega = -3/2 Brans-Dicke theory, requires special attention because of new constraints associated with the scalar field, which is nondynamical. We derive, compare, and discuss the constraints and evolution equations for the omega = -3/2 and omega not equal -3/2 cases. Based on the properties of the constraint and evolution equations, we find that, contrary to certain claims in the literature, the Cauchy problem for the omega = -3/2 case is well formulated and there is no reason to believe that it is not well posed in general. |
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[Olmo, Gonzalo J.] Univ Valencia, Dept Fis Teor, E-46100 Valencia, Spain, Email: gonzalo.olmo@uv.es |
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Amer Physical Soc |
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1550-7998 |
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ISI:000290761400007 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
Serial |
631 |
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Olmo, G.J.; Sanchis-Alepuz, H.; Tripathi, S. |
Title |
Stellar structure equations in extended Palatini gravity |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Physical Review D |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. D |
Volume |
86 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
104039 - 8pp |
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We consider static spherically symmetric stellar configurations in Palatini theories of gravity in which the Lagrangian is an unspecified function of the form f(R, R μnu R μnu). We obtain the Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkov equations corresponding to this class of theories and show that they recover those of f(R) theories and general relativity in the appropriate limits. We show that the exterior vacuum solutions are of Schwarzschild-de Sitter type and comment on the possible expected modifications, as compared to general relativity, of the interior solutions. |
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[Olmo, Gonzalo J.; Sanchis-Alepuz, Helios] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Fac Fis, Dept Fis Teor, E-46100 Valencia, Spain, Email: gonzalo.olmo@csic.es; |
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Amer Physical Soc |
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1550-7998 |
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WOS:000311143500004 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
1222 |
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Rosa, J.L.; Lobo, F.S.N.; Olmo, G.J. |
Title |
Weak-field regime of the generalized hybrid metric-Palatini gravity |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Physical Review D |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. D |
Volume |
104 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
124030 - 11pp |
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In this work we explore the dynamics of the generalized hybrid metric-Palatini theory of gravity in the weak-field, slow-motion regime. We start by introducing the equivalent scalar-tensor representation of the theory, which contains two scalar degrees of freedom, and perform a conformal transformation to the Einstein frame. Linear perturbations of the metric in a Minkowskian background are then studied for the metric and both scalar fields. The effective Newton constant and the PPN parameter. of the theory are extracted after transforming back to the (original) Jordan frame. Two particular cases where the general method ceases to be applicable are approached separately. A comparison of these results with observational constraints is then used to impose bounds on the masses and coupling constants of the scalar fields. |
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[Rosa, Joao Luis] Univ Tartu, Inst Phys, W Ostwaldi 1, EE-50411 Tartu, Estonia, Email: joaoluis92@gmail.com; |
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Amer Physical Soc |
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2470-0010 |
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WOS:000762071800011 |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5142 |
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Sepehri, A.; Pincak, R.; Olmo, G.J. |
Title |
M-theory, graphene-branes and superconducting wormholes |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2017 |
Publication |
International Journal of Geometric Methods in Modern Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Int. J. Geom. Methods Mod. Phys. |
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14 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
1750167 - 32pp |
Keywords |
M-theory; wormholes; graphene; superconductors |
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Exploiting an M-brane system whose structure and symmetries are inspired by those of graphene (what we call a graphene-brane), we propose here a similitude between two layers of graphene joined by a nanotube and wormholes scenarios in the brane world. By using the symmetries and mathematical properties of the M-brane system, we show here how to possibly increase its conductivity, to the point of making it as a superconductor. The questions of whether and under which condition this might point to the corresponding real graphene structures becoming superconducting are briefly outlined. |
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[Sepehri, Alireza] Shahid Bahonar Univ, Fac Phys, POB 76175, Kerman, Iran, Email: alireza.sepehri@uk.ac.ir; |
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World Scientific Publ Co Pte Ltd |
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0219-8878 |
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WOS:000413442500018 |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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3334 |
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Silva, J.E.G.; Maluf, R.V.; Olmo, G.J.; Almeida, C.A.S. |
Title |
Braneworlds in f(Q) gravity |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Physical Review D |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. D |
Volume |
106 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
024033 - 15pp |
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We propose a braneworld scenario in a modified symmetric teleparallel gravitational theory, where the dynamics for the gravitational field is encoded in the nonmetricity tensor rather than in the curvature. Assuming a single real scalar field with a sine-Gordon self-interaction, the generalized quadratic nonmetricity invariant Q controls the brane width while keeping the shape of the energy density. By considering power corrections of the invariant Q in the gravitational Lagrangian, the sine-Gordon potential is modified exhibiting new barriers and false vacuum. As a result, the domain wall brane obtains an inner structure, and it undergoes a splitting process. In addition, we also propose a nonminimal coupling between a bulk fermion field and the nonmetricity invariant Q. Such geometric coupling leads to a massless chiral fermion bound to the 3-brane and a stable tower of nonlocalized massive states. |
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[Silva, J. E. G.] Univ Fed do Cariri UFCA, Ave Tenente Raimundo Rocha,Cidade Universitaria, BR-63048080 Juazeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil, Email: euclides.silva@ufca.edu.br; |
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Amer Physical Soc |
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WOS:000880673200004 |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5410 |
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