Self-tuning and the derivation of a class of scalar-tensor theories
We have recently proposed a special class of scalar tensor theories known as the Fab Four. These arose from attempts to analyse the cosmological constant problem within the context of Horndeski's most general scalar tensor theory. The Fab Four together give rise to a model of self-tuning, with...
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| description | We have recently proposed a special class of scalar tensor theories known as the Fab Four. These arose from attempts to analyse the cosmological constant problem within the context of Horndeski's most general scalar tensor theory. The Fab Four together give rise to a model of self-tuning, with the relevant solutions evading Weinberg's no-go theorem by relaxing the condition of Poincare invariance in the scalar sector. The Fab Four are made up of four geometric terms in the action with each term containing a free potential function of the scalar field. In this paper we rigorously derive this model from the general model of Horndeski, proving that the Fab Four represents the only classical scalar tensor theory of this type that has any hope of tackling the cosmological constant problem. We present the full equations of motion for this theory, and give an heuristic argument to suggest that one might be able to keep radiative corrections under control. We also give the Fab Four in terms of the potentials presented in Deffayet et al's version of Horndeski. |
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| spelling | nottingham-421422020-05-04T16:33:12Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/42142/ Self-tuning and the derivation of a class of scalar-tensor theories Charmousis, Christos Copeland, Edmund J. Padilla, Antonio Saffin, Paul M. We have recently proposed a special class of scalar tensor theories known as the Fab Four. These arose from attempts to analyse the cosmological constant problem within the context of Horndeski's most general scalar tensor theory. The Fab Four together give rise to a model of self-tuning, with the relevant solutions evading Weinberg's no-go theorem by relaxing the condition of Poincare invariance in the scalar sector. The Fab Four are made up of four geometric terms in the action with each term containing a free potential function of the scalar field. In this paper we rigorously derive this model from the general model of Horndeski, proving that the Fab Four represents the only classical scalar tensor theory of this type that has any hope of tackling the cosmological constant problem. We present the full equations of motion for this theory, and give an heuristic argument to suggest that one might be able to keep radiative corrections under control. We also give the Fab Four in terms of the potentials presented in Deffayet et al's version of Horndeski. American Physical Society 2012-05-24 Article PeerReviewed Charmousis, Christos, Copeland, Edmund J., Padilla, Antonio and Saffin, Paul M. (2012) Self-tuning and the derivation of a class of scalar-tensor theories. Physical Review D, 85 (10). 104040/1-104040/18. ISSN 2470-0029 https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.85.104040 doi:10.1103/PhysRevD.85.104040 doi:10.1103/PhysRevD.85.104040 |
| spellingShingle | Charmousis, Christos Copeland, Edmund J. Padilla, Antonio Saffin, Paul M. Self-tuning and the derivation of a class of scalar-tensor theories |
| title | Self-tuning and the derivation of a class of scalar-tensor theories |
| title_full | Self-tuning and the derivation of a class of scalar-tensor theories |
| title_fullStr | Self-tuning and the derivation of a class of scalar-tensor theories |
| title_full_unstemmed | Self-tuning and the derivation of a class of scalar-tensor theories |
| title_short | Self-tuning and the derivation of a class of scalar-tensor theories |
| title_sort | self-tuning and the derivation of a class of scalar-tensor theories |
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