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The Tolman-Ehrenfest criterion of thermal equilibrium in scalar-tensor gravity
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The Tolman-Ehrenfest criterion for the thermal equilibrium of a fluid at rest in a static general-relativistic geometry is generalized to scalar-tensor gravity. Surprisingly, the gravitational scalar field, which fixes the strength of the effective gravitational coupling, does not play a role in determining thermal equilibrium. As a result, heat does not sink more in a gravitational field where gravity is stronger.<br />Comment: Conclusions changed, explanation and bibliography expanded. Matches version to appear in EPJC
- Subjects :
- General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
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- Database :
- arXiv
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsarx.2406.09251
- Document Type :
- Working Paper