http://arxiv.org/abs/1508.02647
The post-Newtonian formulation of a general class of f(R) theories is set up to 3rd order approximation. It turns out that the information of a specific form of f(R) gravity is encoded in the Yukawa potential, which is contained in the perturbative expansion of the metric components. It is shown that the Yukawa potantial does appear in the 3rd order expression of the effective refraction index of light, although it is cancelled in the 2nd order expression. Therefore the f(R) theories are distinguishable from general relativity by gravitational lensing effect at the 3rd order post-Newtonian approximation. Our result opens the possibility to bring new insights into the issue of dark matter from f(R) gravity.
H. Liu, X. Wang, H. Li, et. al.
Wed, 12 Aug 15
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