Download or read book The Scalar-Tensor Theory of Gravitation written by Yasunori Fujii and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-01-02 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pedagogical overview of the theoretical ideas behind the cosmological constant problem, in particular the scalar-tensor theory, which is one of the most popular alternative theories of gravitation. Covering many developments in the field, including branes and quintessence, it will be an invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers alike.