Thermal aspects of the anomalous ω→∞ limit of Brans–Dicke gravity

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Authors: L. Gallerani, A. Giusti, A. Mentrelli, V. Faraoni
DOI: 10.1016/j.aop.2026.170571
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Brans–Dicke gravity does not always reduce to General Relativity in the limit ω → ∞ of the coupling constant. This anomalous behavior is examined within a thermal analogy of scalar-tensor gravity with a dissipative fluid. It is shown that this effect is linked to the non-vanishing nature of the chemical potential, in the Einstein frame formulation of the thermal analogy, in the ω → ∞ limit.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cosmology and Gravitation Theories Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories Black Holes and Theoretical Physics

Publication details

Journal / source
Annals of Physics
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
492
Pages
170571–170571
Publication date
6 June 2026
Language
EN