Ricci-inverse gravity: a novel alternative gravity, its flaws, and how to cure them

DOI10.1016/J.PHYSLETB.2020.135923zbMATH Open1475.83110arXiv2006.04209OpenAlexW3033926922MaRDI QIDQ820398FDOQ820398

Authors: Luca Amendola, Leonardo Giani, Giorgio Laverda 

Publication date: 27 September 2021

Published in: Physics Letters B (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: We introduce a novel theory of gravity based on the inverse of the Ricci tensor, that we call the anticurvature tensor. We derive the general equations of motion for any Lagrangian function of the curvature and anticurvature scalars. We then demonstrate a no-go theorem: no Lagrangian that contains terms linear in any positive or negative power of the anticurvature scalar can drive an evolution from deceleration to acceleration, as required by observations. This effectively rules out many realizations of this theory, as we illustrate in detail in a particular case. Finally, we speculate on how to circumvent the no-go theorem.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2006.04209

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Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Equations of motion in general relativity and gravitational theory (83C10) Relativistic gravitational theories other than Einstein's, including asymmetric field theories (83D05) Ricci flows (53E20)

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