Problems of Massive Gravity

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In this thesis, the general properties of massive gravitation theories are outlined. Particular attention is given to the van Dam-Veltman-Zakharov discontinuity which arises in the massless limit of massive theories. Also, the observational, holographic, and thermodynamic properties of these theories are mentioned.

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Fierz-Pauli Massive Gravity, van Dam-Veltman-Zakharov Discontinuity, dRGT Massive Gravity, Gravitational Waves, Black hole Thermodynamics

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T. D. Boybeyi, “Problems of Massive Gravity,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2021.