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    Regularization of f(T)f(T) gravity theories and local Lorentz transformation

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    We regularized the field equations of f(T)f(T) gravity theories such that the effect of Local Lorentz Transformation (LLT), in the case of spherical symmetry, is removed. A "general tetrad field", with an arbitrary function of radial coordinate preserving spherical symmetry is provided. We split that tetrad field into two matrices; the first represents a LLT, which contains an arbitrary function, the second matrix represents a proper tetrad field which is a solution to the field equations of f(T)f(T) gravitational theory, (which are not invariant under LLT). This "general tetrad field" is then applied to the regularized field equations of f(T)f(T). We show that the effect of the arbitrary function which is involved in the LLT invariably disappears.Comment: 12 page

    Schwarzschild solution in extended teleparallel gravity

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    Tetrad field, with two unknown functions of radial coordinate and an angle Φ\Phi which is the polar angle ϕ\phi times a function of the redial coordinate, is applied to the field equation of modified theory of gravity. Exact vacuum solution is derived whose scalar torsion, T=TαμνSαμνT ={T^\alpha}_{\mu \nu} {S_\alpha}^{\mu \nu}, is constant. When the angle Φ\Phi coincides with the polar angle ϕ\phi, the derived solution will be a solution only for linear form of f(T)f(T) gravitational theory.Comment: 8 pages Late
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