General second-order scalar-tensor theory and self-tuning

Starting from the most general scalar-tensor theory with second order field equations in four dimensions, we establish the unique action that will allow for the existence of a consistent self-tuning mechanism on FLRW backgrounds, and show how it can be understood as a combination of just four base L...

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Main Authors: Charmousis, Christos, Copeland, Edmund J., Padilla, Antonio, Saffin, Paul M.
Format: Article
Published: American Physical Society 2012
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/42138/