Cosmological perturbation theory and the variational principle in gravitation

In this thesis firstly the theory of relativistic cosmological perturbations is studies, in the process being reviewed over the period 1960-1993. Secondly the variational principle, apropos of gravitation, is formulated and discussed. These two fields are then synthesised via a variational formulation of general relativity and cosmological perturbation theory. In the process new light is shed on Covariant Perturbation Theory via the development of generalised alternative variables, culminating in a unique variational formulation.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Astronomy

Year dc:date.issued

2000

Author dc:creator

• Laatz, C D

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Ellis, GFR
• Dunsby, P K S

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6671

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/6671