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Generalized Perturbations in Modified Gravity and Dark Energy
Jonathan Pearson
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Hardback. In this thesis the author constructs a comprehensive unifying framework for understanding the observational impact of general classes of dark sector theories, by formulating equations of state for the dark sector perturbations. Series: Springer Theses. Num Pages: 219 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBWH; PHDV; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 497.
When predictions of Einstein's theory of General Relativity are compared against observations of our Universe, a huge inconsistency is found. The most popular fix for this inconsistency is to "invent" around 94% of the content of the universe: dark matter and dark energy. The dark energy is some exotic substance responsible for the apparent observed acceleration of the Universe. Another fix is to modify the theory of gravity: it is entirely plausible that Einstein's theory of General Relativity breaks down on cosmological scales, just as Newton's theory of gravity breaks down in the extreme gravitational field of the Sun. There ... Read more
When predictions of Einstein's theory of General Relativity are compared against observations of our Universe, a huge inconsistency is found. The most popular fix for this inconsistency is to "invent" around 94% of the content of the universe: dark matter and dark energy. The dark energy is some exotic substance responsible for the apparent observed acceleration of the Universe. Another fix is to modify the theory of gravity: it is entirely plausible that Einstein's theory of General Relativity breaks down on cosmological scales, just as Newton's theory of gravity breaks down in the extreme gravitational field of the Sun. There ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
219
Condition
New
Series
Springer Theses
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319012094
SKU
V9783319012094
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About Jonathan Pearson
Jonathan Pearson obtained his PhD in Theoretical Cosmology at Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, at the University of Manchester. His research topics include: domain wall network dynamics, constructing gauged cosmic vortons, inhomogeneous universes and constructing a formalism to use observational data to constrain modified gravity theories.
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