Abstract:We construct the Effective Field Theory (EFT) of the teleparallel equivalent of general relativity (TEGR). Firstly, we present the necessary field redefinitions of the scalar field and the tetrads. Then we provide all the terms at next-to-leading-order, containing the torsion tensor and its derivatives, and derivatives of the scalar field, accompanied by generic scalar-field-dependent couplings, where all operators are suppressed by a scale Λ. Removing all redundant terms using the field redefinitions we result to the… Show more
“…Additionally, T (0) is used to represent the torsion scalar at the background level with the value T (0) = 6H 2 (not to be confused with the zero-th component of the contracted torsion tensor T 0 ). Hence the EFT action at leading order is found to be [49,53]…”
Section: The Eft Action Of F (T ) Gravitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, note that in the EFT approach f (T ) gravity can be regarded as a low-energy effective theory. It is possible that the strong coupling problem can be eliminated if other operators are introduced in the EFT action beyond the scale M [53].…”
Section: Jcap07(2023)060mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Subsequently, one may construct a general framework which includes both f (R) and f (T ) gravity, namely f (T, B) theory [10,11]. A lot of effort has been devoted to the investigation of the theoretical properties and observational implications of these theories , while it was shown that one can apply to them an effective field theory (EFT) approach, modifying and extending the original curvature-based EFT framework [49][50][51][52][53].…”
We investigate the scalar perturbations and the possible strong coupling issues of f(T) around a cosmological background, applying the effective field theory (EFT) approach. We revisit the generalized EFT framework of modified teleparallel gravity, and apply it by considering both linear and second-order perturbations for f(T) theory. We find that no new scalar mode is present in both linear and second-order perturbations in f(T) gravity, which suggests a strong coupling problem. However, based on the ratio of cubic to quadratic Lagrangians, we provide a simple estimation of the strong coupling scale, a result which shows that the strong coupling problem can be avoided at least for some modes. In conclusion, perturbation behaviors that at first appear problematic may not inevitably lead to a strong coupling problem, as long as the relevant scale is comparable with the cutoff scale M of the applicability of the theory.
“…Additionally, T (0) is used to represent the torsion scalar at the background level with the value T (0) = 6H 2 (not to be confused with the zero-th component of the contracted torsion tensor T 0 ). Hence the EFT action at leading order is found to be [49,53]…”
Section: The Eft Action Of F (T ) Gravitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, note that in the EFT approach f (T ) gravity can be regarded as a low-energy effective theory. It is possible that the strong coupling problem can be eliminated if other operators are introduced in the EFT action beyond the scale M [53].…”
Section: Jcap07(2023)060mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Subsequently, one may construct a general framework which includes both f (R) and f (T ) gravity, namely f (T, B) theory [10,11]. A lot of effort has been devoted to the investigation of the theoretical properties and observational implications of these theories , while it was shown that one can apply to them an effective field theory (EFT) approach, modifying and extending the original curvature-based EFT framework [49][50][51][52][53].…”
We investigate the scalar perturbations and the possible strong coupling issues of f(T) around a cosmological background, applying the effective field theory (EFT) approach. We revisit the generalized EFT framework of modified teleparallel gravity, and apply it by considering both linear and second-order perturbations for f(T) theory. We find that no new scalar mode is present in both linear and second-order perturbations in f(T) gravity, which suggests a strong coupling problem. However, based on the ratio of cubic to quadratic Lagrangians, we provide a simple estimation of the strong coupling scale, a result which shows that the strong coupling problem can be avoided at least for some modes. In conclusion, perturbation behaviors that at first appear problematic may not inevitably lead to a strong coupling problem, as long as the relevant scale is comparable with the cutoff scale M of the applicability of the theory.
Cosmology faces a pressing challenge with the Hubble constant (H0) tension, where the locally measured rate of the Universe’s expansion does not align with predictions from the cosmic microwave background (CMB) calibrated with ΛCDM model. Simultaneously, there is a growing tension involving the weighted amplitude of matter fluctuations, known as S8, 0 tension. Resolving both tensions within one framework would boost confidence in any one particular model. In this work, we analyse constraints in f(T) gravity, a framework that shows promise in shedding light on cosmic evolution. We thoroughly examine prominent f(T) gravity models using a combination of data sources, including Pantheon+ (SN), cosmic chronometers (CC), baryonic acoustic oscillations (BAO) and redshift space distortion (RSD) data. We use these models to derive a spectrum of H0 and S8, 0 values, aiming to gauge their ability to provide insights into, and potentially address, the challenges posed by the H0 and S8, 0 tensions.
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