Minimal scalar, Maxwell, or Proca matter does not restore the vanishing vector kinetic coefficient K_V on Branch II of ghost-free quasidilaton massive gravity.
Stable cosmology in ghost-free quasidilaton theory
1 Pith paper cite this work. Polarity classification is still indexing.
abstract
We present a novel cosmological solution in the framework of extended quasidilaton theory which underwent scrutiny recently. We only consider terms that do not generate the Boulware-Deser degree of freedom, hence the "ghost-free" quasidilaton theory, and show three new branches of cosmological evolution therein. One of the solutions passes the perturbative stability tests. This new solution exhibits a late time self-acceleration and all graviton polarizations acquire masses that converge to a constant in the asymptotic future. Moreover, all modes propagate at the speed of light. We propose that this solution can be used as a benchmark model for future phenomenological studies.
citation-role summary
citation-polarity summary
fields
gr-qc 1years
2026 1verdicts
CONDITIONAL 1roles
background 1polarities
unclear 1representative citing papers
citing papers explorer
-
Vector Perturbations in Ghost-Free Quasidilaton Massive Gravity
Minimal scalar, Maxwell, or Proca matter does not restore the vanishing vector kinetic coefficient K_V on Branch II of ghost-free quasidilaton massive gravity.