ω dependence of the scalar field in Brans-Dicke theory

A. Bhadra and K. K. Nandi
Phys. Rev. D 64, 087501 – Published 25 September 2001
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Abstract

This article examines the claim that the Brans-Dicke scalar field φφ0+O(1/ω) for large ω when the matter field is traceless. It is argued that such a claim cannot be true in general.

  • Received 6 April 2001

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.64.087501

©2001 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

A. Bhadra*

  • High Energy and Cosmic Ray Research Centre, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling (W.B.) 734 430, India

K. K. Nandi

  • Department of Mathematics, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling (W.B.) 734 430, India

  • *Email address: aru_bhadra@yahoo.com
  • Email address: kamalnandi@hotmail.com

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Vol. 64, Iss. 8 — 15 October 2001

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