Gravitational field of scalar lumps in higher-derivative gravity

Abstract

We study the gravitational field sourced by localized scalar fields (lumps) in higher-derivative theories of gravity. By working in a static and spherically symmetric configuration, we find the linearized spacetime metrics generated by scalar lumps for several Lagrangians: the vanishing potential, i.e. free massive scalar field, a polynomial potential, and the tachyon potential in open string field theory. We perform the analysis for different theories of gravity: Einstein's general relativity, four-derivative gravity, and ghost-free nonlocal gravity. We discuss the limit of validity of our analysis and comment on possible future applications in the context of astrophysical compact objects.

arXiv comment21 pages, 6 figures. V2: version accepted for publication in PRD

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