Horndeski theory

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:logic
gravitational theory
gptkbp:category scalar-tensor theories of gravity
gptkbp:describes scalar-tensor gravity
gptkbp:dimensions four-dimensional spacetime
gptkbp:feature avoids Ostrogradsky instability
second-order field equations
gptkbp:field gptkb:cosmology
gptkb:theoretical_physics
gptkbp:form Lagrangian formalism
gptkbp:formedBy 1974
Gregory Horndeski
gptkbp:generalizes gptkb:Brans-Dicke_theory
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Horndeski theory
gptkbp:influenced Galileon theory
gptkbp:notablePublication Second-order scalar-tensor field equations in a four-dimensional space (Horndeski, 1974)
gptkbp:prohibits cosmological observations
gravitational wave speed measurements
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Einstein's_general_relativity
scalar field
tensor field
Lovelock theory
gptkbp:usedIn inflationary cosmology
modified gravity
dark energy models
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Galileon_theories
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7