Best post-grad textbooks on modified theories of gravity?

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The discussion focuses on recommended textbooks for studying modified theories of gravity, specifically targeting students with a background in undergraduate general relativity. Key texts mentioned include "Beyond Einstein Gravity: A Survey of Gravitational Theories for Cosmology and Astrophysics" by Capozziello and Faraoni, which covers f(R) theories, and "Classical and Quantum Cosmology" by Calcagni, which provides an overview of various gravity theories and delves into quantum gravity. The term Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) is noted as a significant concept, although its relevance is debated in the context of current observational evidence.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of undergraduate general relativity concepts
  • Familiarity with Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND)
  • Knowledge of f(R) theories of gravity
  • Basic principles of quantum gravity and cosmology
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Beyond Einstein Gravity: A Survey of Gravitational Theories for Cosmology and Astrophysics" by Capozziello and Faraoni
  • Explore "Classical and Quantum Cosmology" by Calcagni for insights on quantum gravity
  • Investigate the implications of Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) in modern physics
  • Study f(R) theories and their applications in cosmology
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Students of physics, particularly those specializing in gravitational theories, cosmology, and quantum gravity, will benefit from this discussion.

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Suitable for a student who has a background in undergrad general relativity.

Many thanks
 
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What do you mean by „modified theories of gravity” exactly? What exactly out of GR did you learn in school?
 
You may be thinking of Modified Newtonian Dynamics also known as MOND, rather than "modified theory of gravity". I think the term MOND or modified Newtonian dynamics, is higher regarded than modified theory of gravity. I do not know any textbooks on MOND off-hand, but there may be a few
 
Why should one write one since this speculation is ruled out by observations, as far as I know?
 
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I, too, am unsure as to what binbags wants, but I don't think that it is MOND. A possibility is "Beyond Einstein Gravity: A Survey of Gravitational Theories for Cosmology and Astrophysics" by Capozziello and Faraoni, which emphasizes f(R) theories of gravity,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/9400701640/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Also there is "Classical and Quantum Cosmology" by Calcagni,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/331941125X/?tag=pfamazon01-20

This book has a brief survey of various theories of gravity in the last few sections of chapter 7, and then devotes a number of chapters to approaches to quantum gravity and quantum cosmology.

Use Amazon's Look Inside feature to look at the Tables of Contents of these books.
 
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