Cosmology Beyond Einstein

• Main Author: Solomon, Adam Ross (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Physics.; Gravitation.; Cosmology.; Nuclear physics.; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.; Particle and Nuclear Physics.

This thesis investigates the theoretical and cosmological implications of modifying Einstein's theory of general relativity. It explores two classes of modifications to gravity: those in which the graviton is given a small mass, and those in which Lorentz invariance is spontaneously broken. It...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Gravity Beyond General Relativity
• Cosmological Stability of Massive Bigravity
• Linear Structure Growth in Massive Bigravity
• The Geometry of Doubly-Coupled Bigravity
• Cosmological Implications of Doubly-Coupled Massive Bigravity
• Cosmological Implications of Doubly-Coupled Massive Gravity
• Lorentz Violation During Inflation
• Discussion and Conclusions.