Gravity/CFT correspondence for three-dimensional Einstein gravity with a conformal scalar field

We study the three-dimensional Einstein gravity conformally coupled to a scalar field. Solutions of this theory are geometries with vanishing scalar curvature. We consider solutions with a constant scalar field which corresponds to an infinite Newton?s constant. There is a class of solutions with possible curvature singularities which asymptotic symmetries are given by two copies of the Virasoro algebra. We argue that the central charge of the corresponding CFT is infinite. Furthermore, we construct a family of Schwarzschild solutions which can be conformally mapped to the Martínez–Zanelli solution of Einstein?s equations with a negative cosmological constant coupled to conformal scalar field.     

Time-dependent solutions with localized energy of the Einstein system of equations and a nonlinear scalar field

A soliton-like time-dependent solution in the form of a running wave is derived of a self-consistent system of the gravitational field equations of Einstein and Born-Infeld type of equations of a nonlinear scalar field in a conformally flat metric. This solution is localized in space and possesses a localized energy. It is shown that both the gravitational field and the nonlinearity of the scalar field are essential to the presence of such a localized solution. In recent years various classical particle models have been widely discussed which are static or time-independent solutions of nonlinear equations with localization in space and which possess a finite field energy. In particular, soliton solutions [1], solutions in the form of eddies [2], and so on have been derived and investigated. All these solutions were treated in a flat space-time. It is of interest to derive the analogous particle-like solutions with the gravitational field taken into account; in particular it is of interest to investigate the roles of the gravitational field in connection with the formation of localized objects. These problems have been discussed in [3] in the static case. We will present below a soliton-like time-dependent solution in the form of a solitary running wave as an example of the inter-action of a Born-Infeld type of nonlinear scalar field and an Einstein gravitational field in a conformally flat metric.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 5, pp. 12–17, May, 1979.     

On Quantum Spacetime and the horizon problem

In the special case of a spherically symmetric solution of Einstein equations coupled to a scalar massless field, we examine the consequences on the exact solution imposed by a semiclassical treatment of gravitational interaction when the scalar field is quantized. In agreement with Doplicher et al. (1995)  [2], imposing the principle of gravitational stability against localization of events, we find that the region where an event is localized, or where initial conditions can be assigned, has a minimal extension, of the order of the Planck length. This conclusion, though limited to the case of spherical symmetry, is more general than that of  [2] since it does not require the use of the notion of energy through the Heisenberg Principle, nor of any approximation as the linearized Einstein equations.We shall then describe the influence of this minimal length scale in a cosmological model, namely a simple universe filled with radiation, which is effectively described by a conformally coupled scalar field in a conformal KMS state. Solving the backreaction, a power law inflation scenario appears close to the initial singularity. Furthermore, the initial singularity becomes light like and thus the standard horizon problem is avoided in this simple model. This indication goes in the same direction as those drawn at a heuristic level from a full use of the principle of gravitational stability against localization of events, which point to a background dependence of the effective Planck length, through which a-causal effects may be transmitted.     

Quantization of scalar field in cosmic spaces

Equations of scalar field are constructed by the method of embedding in conformally planar cosmic spaces of the general relativity theory (GRT). The equations are linear relative to the scalar field, which, on the one hand, enables one to regard the permutation function as a four-dimensional radially symmetric solution of the equation of the scalar field, and on the other hand, as a commutator of the wave solutions of the field; in this way the quantization laws are determined for the Fourier amplitudes of the solutions of the equations for the meson field. The wave solution of the scalar meson field is found in the conformally planar GRT space, and the permutation function is obtained as their commutator.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 3, pp. 75–79, March, 1977.     

Conformally related metrics and Lagrangians and their physical interpretation in cosmology

Conformally related metrics and Lagrangians are considered in the context of scalar–tensor gravity cosmology. After the discussion of the problem, we pose a lemma in which we show that the field equations of two conformally related Lagrangians are also conformally related if and only if the corresponding Hamiltonian vanishes. Then we prove that to every non-minimally coupled scalar field, we may associate a unique minimally coupled scalar field in a conformally related space with an appropriate potential. The latter result implies that the field equations of a non-minimally coupled scalar field are the same at the conformal level with the field equations of the minimally coupled scalar field. This fact is relevant in order to select physical variables among conformally equivalent systems. Finally, we find that the above propositions can be extended to a general Riemannian space of $n$ n -dimensions.     

共形球(平面)对称的电磁真空解必为Reissner-Nordstrom(Kar)度规

本文推广了广义相对论的两个定理, 把定理条件中的对称性减弱为共形对称性.推广后的定理为: l)Einstein 方程的共形球对称电磁真空解必为Reissoer-Nordsorom 解; 2 ))Einstein 方程的共形平面对称电磁真空解必为Kar 解. 关键词：     

On solutions of Einstein and Einstein-Yang-Mills equations with (maximal) conformal subsymmetries

We consider the maximal subgroups of the conformai group (which have in common as a subgroup the group of pure spatial rotations) as isometry groups of conformally flat spacetimes. We identify the corresponding cosmological solutions of Einstein's field equations. For each of them, we investigate the possibility that it could be generated by anSU (2) Yang-Mills field built, via the Corrigan-Fairlie-'t Hooft-Wilczek ansatz, from a scalar field identical with the square root of the conformal factor defining the space-time metric tensor. In particular, the Einstein cosmological model can be generated in this manner, but in the framework of strong gravity only, a micro-Einstein universe being then viewed as a possible model for a hadron.Boursier A.G.C.D.     

共形球(平面)对称的电磁真空解必为Reissner-Nordstr?m(Kar)度规

本文推广了广义相对论的两个定理,把定理条件中的对称性减弱为共形对称性。推广后的定理为:1)Einstein方程的共形球对称电磁真空解必为Reissner-Nordstr?m解;2)Einstein方程的共形平面对称电磁真空解必为Kar解。 关键词：     

Self-interacting scalar fields with geometrical interpretations

The idea is advanced that particles arise as distortions of a reimannian background and that such distortions represent particular conformally flat solutions of the “cosmological” Einstein equations with extremely large “cosmological” constants. Particle interactions then appear as gravitational in origin. The idea is illustrated with the help of two scalar models. In the first one the “De Sitter” space can be interpreted as a relativistic field whose ground state undergoes a transition from degenerate to nondegenerate for the critical value of some parameter. In the second one a deeper understanding is reached of the role of the “De Sitter” space in confinement problems and of the nature of the ensemble of vacuum states recently introduced in conformally invariant field theories by Fubini.     

New developments in the theory of gravity interacting with quantized fields

Renormalization in the theory of a quantized scalar field interacting with the classical Einstein gravitational field is discussed. The scalar field obeys the generalization of the Klein-Gordon equation which is conformally invariant in the limit of vanishing mass. A generalized Kasner metric corresponding to an anisotropic expansion of the universe is considered. Results obtained in collaboration with S.A. Fulling and B.L. Hu are described, which show explicitly how the infinities appearing in the expectation value of the energy-momentum tensor can be absorbed through renormalization of the cosmological constant and the coefficients of a quadratic tensor appearing in a slightly generalized form of the Einstein equation. There is also a finite renormalization of the gravitational constant.     

Conformally Flat Spacetimes and Weyl Frames

We discuss the concepts of Weyl and Riemann frames in the context of metric theories of gravity and state the fact that they are completely equivalent as far as geodesic motion is concerned. We apply this result to conformally flat spacetimes and show that a new picture arises when a Riemannian spacetime is taken by means of geometrical gauge transformations into a Minkowskian flat spacetime. We find out that in the Weyl frame gravity is described by a scalar field. We give some examples of how conformally flat spacetime configurations look when viewed from the standpoint of a Weyl frame. We show that in the non-relativistic and weak field regime the Weyl scalar field may be identified with the Newtonian gravitational potential. We suggest an equation for the scalar field by varying the Einstein-Hilbert action restricted to the class of conformally-flat spacetimes. We revisit Einstein and Fokker’s interpretation of Nordstr?m scalar gravity theory and draw an analogy between this approach and the Weyl gauge formalism. We briefly take a look at two-dimensional gravity as viewed in the Weyl frame and address the question of quantizing a conformally flat spacetime by going to the Weyl frame.     

Lagrangian formulation of a geometrical scalar-tensor theory of gravitation

The author's geometrical theory of the scalar-tensor gravitational field is extended by formulating it in terms of a Lagrangian. An exact solution of the coupled nonlinear field equations for a static point mass is also presented. This theory which is conformally equivalent to the empty spaceEinstein equations predicts the same results for experiments as the usual theory of Brans and Dicke which has a non-zero energy momentum tensor.     

Electromagnetic solutions of the field equations in presence of zeromass mesons

The field equations of general relativity with electromagnetic stress tensor and zeromass scalar meson field are investigated. The metric coefficients are assumed to be functions of three variables only. It is then shown that, if one assumes a functional relation between some one of the metric coefficients and the electromagnetic potentials, that one can find a solution of the coupled Einstein-Maxwell equations in terms of a solution of the Einstein equations with zeromass scalar meson field as source.     

Exact solutions of Einstein and Einstein-scalar equations in 2 + 1 dimensions

A nonstatic and circularly symmetric exact solution of the Einstein equations (with a cosmological constant Λ and null fluid) in 2 + 1 dimensions is given. This is a nonstatic generalization of the uncharged spinless BTZ metric. For Λ = 0, the spacetime is though not flat, the Kretschmann invariant vanishes. The energy, momentum, and power output for this metric are obtained. Further a static and circularly symmetric exact solution of the Einsteinmassless scalar equations is given, which has a curvature singularity atr = 0 and the scalar field diverges atr = 0 as well as at infinity.     

Symmetry Group Analysis for Perfect Fluid Inhomogeneous Cosmological Models in General Relativity

In this paper, we have searched the existence of the similarity solution for plane symmetric inhomogeneous cosmological models in general relativity. The matter source consists of perfect fluid with proportionality relation between expansion scalar and shear scalar. For this, Lie group analysis is used to identify the generator (isovector fields) that leave the given system of PDEs (Einstein’s field equations) invariant for the models under consideration. A new class of exact solutions of Einstein’s field equation have been obtained for inhomogeneous space-time. The physical behaviors and geometric aspects of the derived models have been discussed in detail.     

Conformally coupled scalar field solutions and the cosmological constant

Solutions are presented for a scalar field coupled conformally to Einstein gravity with a nonvanishing cosmological constant, in the case that the spacetime metric is spatially homogeneous and isotropic. Since the cosmological constant destroys the conformal invariance of the action, these solutions cannot be obtained by solving the flat space wave equation for the scalar field. It turns out that the metric is determined entirely by the cosmological constant, while the scalar field acquires an apparent mass squared which is proportional to the cosmological constant. It is conjectured that the cosmological constant in the universe at present may thus be disguised as the mass of some scalar field.     

Zero-mass scalar and electrostatic fields with the central symmetry in the general relativity

All asymptotically flat space solutions of Einstein equations with energy-momentum tensor of electrostatic and zero-mass scalar static central symmetric fields as a source were found. There are five branches of general solution; only two of them are contained in previous Penney's solution. In a limit of pure electrostatic field and pure scalar field our solutions become identical with corresponding solutions known previously.     

Repulsive gravity induced by a conformally coupled scalar field implies a bouncing radiation-dominated universe

In the present work we revisit a model consisting of a scalar field with a quartic self-interaction potential non-minimally (conformally) coupled to gravity (Novello in Phys Lett 90A:347 1980). When the scalar field vacuum is in a broken symmetry state, an effective gravitational constant emerges which, in certain regimes, can lead to gravitational repulsive effects when only ordinary radiation is coupled to gravity. In this case, a bouncing universe is shown to be the only cosmological solution admissible by the field equations when the scalar field is in such broken symmetry state.     

A family of Jordan-Brans-Dicke Kerr solutions

A family of solutions of the vacuum Jordan-Brans-Dicke or scalar-tensor gravitational field equations is given. This family reduces to the Kerr rotating solution of the vacuum Einstein equations when the scalar field is constant. The family does not have spherical symmetry when the rotation is zero and the scalar field is not constant. The method used to generate the new solutions can also be used to obtain vacuum Jordan-Brans-Dicke solutions from any given vacuum stationary, axisymmetric solution.     

Exact conformally flat solutions of Einstein equations for neutral superfluids

A family of exact conformally flat solutions of Einstein equations (with Λ term) is presented. They correspond to a class of relativistic neutral superfluids. The particular velocity field chosen and the field equations determine the thermodynamical variables of the superfluid and restrict the form of the equation of state. One of the solution provides a geometrical interpretation for merons. In principle, a measurement of the time change of the circulation quantum, would distinguish among the various cosmologies of the Dirac-Canuto type.