A variational derivation of the field equations of an action-dependent Einstein-Hilbert Lagrangian
arXiv:2206.13227 · doi:10.3934/jgm.2023014
Abstract
We derive the equations of motion of an action-dependent version of the Einstein-Hilbert Lagrangian, as a specific instance of the Herglotz variational problem. Action-dependent Lagrangians lead to dissipative dynamics, which cannot be obtained with the standard method of Lagrangian field theory. First-order theories of this kind are relatively well understood, but examples of singular or higher-order action-dependent field theories are scarce. This work constitutes an example of such a theory. By casting the problem in clear geometric terms we are able to obtain a Lorentz invariant set of equations, which contrasts with previous attempts.
arXiv comment22 pp; v1: initial submission; v2: minor changes; v3: submitted to Journal of Geometric Mechanics, updated to reflect changes after peer review
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