Infinite derivative gravity : a ghost and singularity-free theory

The objective of this thesis is to present a viable extension of general relativity free from cosmological singularities. A viable cosmology, in this sense, is one that is free from ghosts, tachyons or exotic matter, while staying true to the theoretical foundations of General Relativity such as gen...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Conroy, Aindriú
Other Authors: Mazumdar, Anupam
Published: Lancaster University 2017
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.713177