Constraints on Horndeski theory using the observations of Nordtvedt effect, Shapiro time delay and binary pulsars

Abstract Alternative theories of gravity not only modify the polarization contents of the gravitational wave, but also affect the motions of the stars and the energy radiated away via the gravitational radiation. These aspects leave imprints in the observational data, which enables the test of gener...

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Main Authors: Shaoqi Hou, Yungui Gong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-03-01
Series:European Physical Journal C: Particles and Fields
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1140/epjc/s10052-018-5738-8