2019 Spring Physics Colloquium Series: Shinji Mukohyama, Ph.D.

DateFebruary 27, 2019
Time4:00 - 5:00 pm
LocationBaylor Sciences Building, Room E.125
Description
2019 Spring Physics Colloquium Series


Shinji Mukohyama, Ph.D.


Professor
Center for Gravitational Physics
Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics
Kyoto University



Minimalism in Modified Gravity



It is generally believed that modification of general relativity inevitably introduce extra physical degree(s) of freedom. In this talk I argue that this is not the case by constructing modified gravity theories with two local physical degrees of freedom. After classifying such theories into two types, I show explicit examples and discuss their cosmology and phenomenology.



For more information contact: Dr. Anzhong Wang 254-710-2276
PublisherDepartment of Physics
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