Mathematical Formulation of the No-Go Theorem in Horndeski Theory †
Abstract
:1. Introduction and Summary
2. No-Go Theorem
- Assumptions:
- (1) , , Σ, Θ, and a are smooth functions of coordinate q1.
- (2)
- Statement:
- The only relevant function choice to satisfy the assumptions is everywhere.
3. Discussion
Funding
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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1. | Coordinate q stands for time coordinate in a cosmological setup and radial coordinate in a static, spherically symmetric case, for instance, in a wormhole setup. |
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Mironov, S. Mathematical Formulation of the No-Go Theorem in Horndeski Theory. Universe 2019, 5, 52. https://doi.org/10.3390/universe5020052
Mironov S. Mathematical Formulation of the No-Go Theorem in Horndeski Theory. Universe. 2019; 5(2):52. https://doi.org/10.3390/universe5020052
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