f(R) and f(T) theories of modified gravity

Abstract

We briefly review f(R) theories, both in the metric and Palatini formulations, their scalar-tensor representations and the chameleon mechanism that could explain the absence of perceptible consequences in the Solar System. We also review f(T) theories, a different approach to modified gravity consisting in a deformation of the teleparallel equivalent of General Relativity. We show some applications to cosmology and cosmic strings. As f(R)'s, f(T) theories are not exempted from additional degrees of freedom; we also discuss this still open issue.

8 pages, 2 figures. To appear in the Proceedings of the CosmoSul conference (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 01-05 August 2011). Added references

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