Quantum corrections to symmetron fifth-force profiles
Abstract
Abstract Nonlinear scalar-tensor theories of gravity have been considered as candidates for dark matter and dark energy. Often, they possess screening mechanisms, which allow the fifth force mediated by the additional scalar degree(s) of freedom to evade detection from local experiments. Their classical behaviour is well studied, but their quantum nature is relatively unexplored. We outline a Green's function method for obtaining the leading-order quantum corrections to the classical symmetron field profile, in the vicinity of a spherically symmetric extended source, in the planar limit. For parameters that experiments had previously ruled out, our calculations indicate that the symmetron force may be weaker than the classical field suggests.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics
- Publisher
- IOP Publishing
- Volume
- 2026
- Issue
- 02
- Pages
- 087–087
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN