Localization of gravitational energy

In the general relativity theory gravitational energy-momentum density is usually described by a pseudo-tensor with strange transformation properties so that one does not have localization of gravitational energy. It is proposed to set up a gravitational energy-momentum density tensor having a unique form in a given coordinate system by making use of a bimetric formalism. Two versions are considered: (1) a bimetric theory with a flat-space background metric which retains the physics of the general relativity theory and (2) one with a background corresponding to a space of constant curvature which introduces modifications into general relativity under certain conditions. The gravitational energy density in the case of the Schwarzschild solution is obtained.     

f(R,L m ) gravity

We generalize the f(R) type gravity models by assuming that the gravitational Lagrangian is given by an arbitrary function of the Ricci scalar R and of the matter Lagrangian L _m . We obtain the gravitational field equations in the metric formalism, as well as the equations of motion for test particles, which follow from the covariant divergence of the energy-momentum tensor. The equations of motion for test particles can also be derived from a variational principle in the particular case in which the Lagrangian density of the matter is an arbitrary function of the energy density of the matter only. Generally, the motion is non-geodesic, and it takes place in the presence of an extra force orthogonal to the four-velocity. The Newtonian limit of the equation of motion is also considered, and a procedure for obtaining the energy-momentum tensor of the matter is presented. The gravitational field equations and the equations of motion for a particular model in which the action of the gravitational field has an exponential dependence on the standard general relativistic Hilbert–Einstein Lagrange density are also derived.     

On the Energy-Momentum Problem in Static Einstein Universe

The energy-momentum distributions of Einstein＇s simplest static geometrical model for an isotropic and homogeneous universe are evaluated. For this purpose, Einstein, Bergmann-Thomson, Landau-Lifshitz （LL）, Moller and Papapetrou energy-momentum complexes are used in general relativity. While Einstein and Bergmann-Thomson complexes give exactly the same results, LL and Papapetrou energy-momentum complexes do not provide the same energy densities. The Moller energy-momentum density is found to be zero everywhere in Einstein＇s universe. Also, several spacetimes are the limiting cases considered here.     

Gravitational Casimir Effect at Finite Temperature

The energy-momentum tensor for the gravitoelectromagnetism-(GEM) theory in the real-time finite temperature field theory formalism is presented. Expressions for the Casimir energy and pressure at zero and finite temperature are obtained. An analysis of the Casimir effect for the GEM field is developed.     

The simplest non-minimal matter–geometry coupling in the <Emphasis Type="Italic">f</Emphasis>(<Emphasis Type="Italic">R</Emphasis>, <Emphasis Type="Italic">T</Emphasis>) cosmology

f(R, T) gravity is an extended theory of gravity in which the gravitational action contains general terms of both the Ricci scalar R and the trace of the energy-momentum tensor T. In this way, f(R, T) models are capable of describing a non-minimal coupling between geometry (through terms in R) and matter (through terms in T). In this article we construct a cosmological model from the simplest non-minimal matter–geometry coupling within the f(R, T) gravity formalism, by means of an effective energy-momentum tensor, given by the sum of the usual matter energy-momentum tensor with a dark energy contribution, with the latter coming from the matter–geometry coupling terms. We apply the energy conditions to our solutions in order to obtain a range of values for the free parameters of the model which yield a healthy and well-behaved scenario. For some values of the free parameters which are submissive to the energy conditions application, it is possible to predict a transition from a decelerated period of the expansion of the universe to a period of acceleration (dark energy era). We also propose further applications of this particular case of the f(R, T) formalism in order to check its reliability in other fields, rather than cosmology.     

Energy conditions and stability in general relativity

The dominant energy condition in general relativity theory, which says that every observer measures a nonnegative local energy density and a nonspacelike local energy flow, is examined in connection with the types of energy-momentum tensor it permits. The condition that the energy-momentum tensor be stable in obeying the dominant energy condition is then defined in terms of a suitable topology on the set of energy-momentum tensors on space-time and the consequences are evaluated and discussed.This essay received an honorable mention from the Gravity Research Foundation for the year 1981-Ed.     

A new theory of elementary matter

This is the first of a series of articles that reviews and expands upon a new theory of elementary matter. This paper presents an exposition of the philosophical approach and its general implications. The ensuing explicit form of the mathematical expression of the theory and several applications in the atomic and elementary particle domains will be developed in the succeeding parts of this series.The theory is based on three axioms: the principle of general relativity, a generalized Mach principle, and a correspondence principle. The approach is basically a deterministic, relativistic field theory which fully incorporates the idea that any realistic physical system is in facta closed system, without separable parts. It is shown that the most primitive mathematical expression of this theory, following as anecessary consequence of its axioms, is in terms of a set of coupled nonlinear spinor field equations. Nevertheless, the exact formalism is constructed to asymptotically approach the quantum mechanical formalism for a many-particle system, in the limit of sufficiently small energy-momentum transfer among the components of the considered closed system. Thus, all of the mathematical predictions of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics are contained in this theory, as a mathematical approximation. However, predictions follow from the exact form of this theory (where energy-momentum transfer can be arbitrarily large) that are not contained in the quantum theory.     

The sparling form and its relationship to the spin-coefficient formalism

We show how the Sparling form can be expressed in the spin-coefficient formalism. In particular, using an earlier result we obtain an expression for the energy-momentum pseudotensor in terms of spin-coefficients.     

Energy-momentum complex of gravitational field in the Palatini formalism

It is shown that Murphy's energy-momentum complex of the gravitational field, derived from the Hilbert Lagrangian by use of the Palatini formalism, is identical to the complex derived from the same Lagrangian in a standard way by Mitskievic. The explicitly tensorial formulation of conservation laws in general relativity is eflectively used and some properties of the complex in question are discussed in connection with Murphy's article.     

Field equations and conservation laws in the nonsymmetric gravitational theory

The field equations in the nonsymmetric gravitational theory are derived from a Lagrangian density using a first-order formalism. Using the general covariance of the Lagrangian density, conservation laws and tensor identities are derived. Among these are the generalized Bianchi identities and the law of energy-momentum conservation. The Lagrangian density is expanded to second-order, and treated as an Einstein plus fields theory. From this, it is deduced that the energy is positive in the radiation zone.     

The Momentum Four-Vector in Brans–Dicke Wormholes

In this work, in order to compute energy and momentum distributions (due to matter plus fields including gravitation) associated with the Brans–Dicke wormhole solutions we consider Møller’s energy-momentum complexes both in general relativity and the teleparallel gravity, and the Einstein energy-momentum formulation in general relativity. We find exactly the same energy and momentum in three of the formulations. The results obtained in teleparallel gravity is also independent of the teleparallel dimensionless coupling parameter, which means that it is valid not only in the teleparallel equivalent of general relativity, but also in any teleparallel model. Furthermore, our results also sustains (a) the importance of the energy-momentum definitions in the evaluation of the energy distribution of a given spacetime and (b) the viewpoint of Lessner that the Møller energy-momentum complex is a powerful concept of energy and momentum. (c) The results calculated supports the hypothesis by Cooperstock that the energy is confined to the region of non-vanishing energy-momentum tensor of matter and all non-gravitational fields.     

Integral constraints in general relativity

Using a covariant formalism we derive the conditions for there to exist integral constraints on energy-momentum perturbations in an arbitrary background spacetime.     

Jordan Frame or Einstein Frame?

In this paper we show that the choice between the Jordan frame and the Einstein frame is not merely a matter of formalism or convenience. There exist physical implications behind the choice of gauge. Therefore, in general both gauges are not equivalent. We point out that the conformally related gravity theories are indeed equivalent only for vacuum and for matter whose energy-momentum tensor is tracefree.     

Møller’s energy in the dyadosphere of a charged black hole

We use the Møller energy-momentum complex both in general relativity and teleparallel gravity to evaluate energy distribution (due to matter plus fields including gravity) in the dyadosphere region for Reissner-Nordström black hole. We found the same and acceptable energy distribution in these different approaches of the Møller energy-momentum complex. Our teleparallel gravitational result is also independent of the teleparallel dimensionless coupling constant, which means that it is valid in any teleparallel model. This paper sustains (a) the importance of the energy-momentum definitions in the evaluation of the energy distribution of a given space-time and (b) the viewpoint of Lessner that the Møller energy-momentum complex is a powerful concept for energy and momentum.     

Energy Momentum Distributions of Texture and?Monopole Metrics in General Relativity

The aim of this study is to investigate the energy-momentum distributions of texture and monopole topological defects metrics in general relativity (GR). For this aim Einstein, Bergmann-Thomson, Landau-Lifshitz (LL), M?ller and Papapetrou energy-momentum densities have been used in general relativity theory. We obtained that (i) for the texture metric only Einstein and Bergmann-Thomson energy densities give the same results but the others energy and momentum densities do not provide the same results in GR; (ii) for the monopole metric, while Einstein, Bergmann-Thomson and Papapetrou energy and momentum densities are giving the same energy-momentum results, M?ller and Landau-Lifshitz densities do not give the same energy results with the other definitions in GR.     

Electrodynamics in the general theory of relativity I. Null electromagnetic field

Conditions which must be satisfied by the energy-momentum tensor of the null electromagnetic field (i.e., by a field of pure radiation) in the general theory of relativity are formulated within the framework of the Newman-Penrose formalism. If a normal geodesic congruence is permitted in the space (this is equivalent to the allowed existence of wave fronts), there can be only two types of null electromagnetic fields. The asymptotic behavior of one of these types is analyzed.Translated from Izvestiya VUZ. Fizika, No. 10, pp. 83–87, October, 1969.In conclusion the author thanks V. I. Rodichev for an intersting discussion of this study.