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Higher-order theory of gravitation

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The field equations obtained by introducing a correction in the Hubert Lagrangian in the form of a series of finite terms inR (≡g μν R μν) are considered in order to study the implications for the cosmological singularity.

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Pandey, S.N. Higher-order theory of gravitation. Int J Theor Phys 27, 695–702 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00669313

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