Essays about: "General Relativity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 essays containing the words General Relativity.

  1. 1. Gravitational Collapse of a Massless Scalar Field in a Theory of Minimally Modified Gravity

    University essay from KTH/Fysik

    Author : Atabak Fathe Jalali; [2024]
    Keywords : Theoretical physics; astrophysics; modified gravity; minimally modified gravity; gravitational collapse; VCDM; scalar collapse; apparent horizon; numerical relativity; Teoretisk fysik; astrofysik; modifierad gravitation; minimalt modifierad gravitation; gravitationskollaps; VCDM; skalär kollaps; uppenbar horisont; numerisk relativitet;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the spherically symmetric gravitational collapse of a massless scalar field in a minimally modified gravity theory denoted VCDM (V replaces $\Lambda$ in the $\Lambda$CDM abbreviation), a class of theories propagating the same degrees of freedom as general relativity at the expense of broken 4D diffeomorphism invariance. Numerical evolution of the equations of motion reveals that for small initial scalar profile amplitudes, no black hole forms from the collapse. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Inflationary Universe

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teoretisk fysik

    Author : Benjamin Cavcic; [2023]
    Keywords : general relativity; inflation; cosmology; cosmic inflation; chaotic inflation; natural inflation; eternal inflation; valley hybrid inflation;

    Abstract : Astrophysical observations of the cosmic microwave background point to inconsistencies in the standard model of cosmology, and a primordial accelerated expansion of the universe known as inflation has been suggested as a solution. Unfortunately, observational evidence of inflation is lacking, and there exists hundreds of models that populate the inflationary landscape. READ MORE

  4. 3. Classical Limits in Planetary Motion and Gravitational Radiation

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Sebastian Gustasson; Emma Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : general relativity; frame-dragging; gravitational radiation;

    Abstract : In this report, we analyze general relativistic effects on celestial bodies, including gravitational strength in different metrics, gravitational radiation, and frame-dragging. We present simulation methods for classical and general relativistic motion, through the use of systems of equations that may be numerically integrated. READ MORE

  5. 4. Spatiotemporal Consciousness in Special Relativity

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier

    Author : Gustaf Malmberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Consciousness; Phenomenology; Special Relativity; Relativistic Spacetime; Theoretical Physics;

    Abstract : The experience of time passing is a fundamental part of the human experience, but what is the relationship between conscious experiences in time and the relativistic nature of space and time? It is natural to think that our phenomenal experiences are realised by neuralevents in our brains. And it seems plausible that the order of these neural events makes a difference to our phenomenology. READ MORE

  6. 5. Gravitational Decoherence in Macroscopic Quantum Systems

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teoretisk fysik

    Author : Niklas Engelhardt Önne; [2023]
    Keywords : decoherence; gravitational decoherence; quantum mechanics; quantum physics; macroscopic quantum mechanics; macroscopic quantum physics; gravity; general relativity; gravitational time dilation; quantum-to-classical transition; nonrelativistic quantum mechanics; quantum gravity; dekoherens; gravitationell dekoherens; kvantmekanik; kvantfysik; makroskopisk kvantmekanik; makroskopisk kvantfysik; gravitation; allmän relativitetsteori; gravitationell tidsdilatation; övergången från kvantfysik till klassisk fysik; ickerelativistisk kvantmekanik; kvantgravitation;

    Abstract : The problem of how quantum mechanics gives rise to classicality has been debated for more than a century. A commonly proposed solution is decoherence, i.e. the gradual decay of superpositions in open quantum systems due to their inevitable interaction with their environment. READ MORE