scholarly journals Holonomy and inverse-triad corrections in spherical models coupled to matter

2021 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asier Alonso-Bardaji ◽  
David Brizuela
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Loop Quantum Gravity ◽  
Hamiltonian Constraint ◽  
Spherically Symmetric ◽  
Vacuum Model ◽  
Symmetric Spacetimes ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Spherical Models ◽  
Matter Fields

AbstractLoop quantum gravity introduces two characteristic modifications in the classical constraints of general relativity: the holonomy and inverse-triad corrections. In this paper, a systematic construction of anomaly-free effective constraints encoding such corrections is developed for spherically symmetric spacetimes. The starting point of the analysis is a generic Hamiltonian constraint where free functions of the triad and curvature components as well as non-minimal couplings between geometric and matter degrees of freedom are considered. Then, the requirement of anomaly freedom is imposed in order to obtain a modified Hamiltonian that forms a first-class algebra. In this way, we construct a family of consistent deformations of spherical general relativity, which generalizes previous results in the literature. The discussed derivation is implemented for vacuum as well as for two matter models: dust and scalar field. Nonetheless, only the deformed vacuum model admits free functions of the connection components. Therefore, under the present assumptions, we conclude that holonomy corrections are not allowed in the presence of these matter fields.

scholarly journals Deformed General Relativity and Quantum Black Holes Interior

Universe ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denis Arruga ◽  
Jibril Ben Achour ◽  
Karim Noui
Keyword(s):  
Black Holes ◽  
General Relativity ◽  
Einstein Equations ◽  
Gravity Models ◽  
Effective Theory ◽  
Hamiltonian Constraint ◽  
Spherically Symmetric ◽  
Full Generality ◽  
Full Theory ◽  
Effective Theories

Effective models of black holes interior have led to several proposals for regular black holes. In the so-called polymer models, based on effective deformations of the phase space of spherically symmetric general relativity in vacuum, one considers a deformed Hamiltonian constraint while keeping a non-deformed vectorial constraint, leading under some conditions to a notion of deformed covariance. In this article, we revisit and study further the question of covariance in these deformed gravity models. In particular, we propose a Lagrangian formulation for these deformed gravity models where polymer-like deformations are introduced at the level of the full theory prior to the symmetry reduction and prior to the Legendre transformation. This enables us to test whether the concept of deformed covariance found in spherically symmetric vacuum gravity can be extended to the full theory, and we show that, in the large class of models we are considering, the deformed covariance cannot be realized beyond spherical symmetry in the sense that the only deformed theory which leads to a closed constraints algebra is general relativity. Hence, we focus on the spherically symmetric sector, where there exist non-trivial deformed but closed constraints algebras. We investigate the possibility to deform the vectorial constraint as well and we prove that non-trivial deformations of the vectorial constraint with the condition that the constraints algebra remains closed do not exist. Then, we compute the most general deformed Hamiltonian constraint which admits a closed constraints algebra and thus leads to a well-defined effective theory associated with a notion of deformed covariance. Finally, we study static solutions of these effective theories and, remarkably, we solve explicitly and in full generality the corresponding modified Einstein equations, even for the effective theories which do not satisfy the closeness condition. In particular, we give the expressions of the components of the effective metric (for spherically symmetric black holes interior) in terms of the functions that govern the deformations of the theory.

scholarly journals NON-METRIC GRAVITY: A STATUS REPORT

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (40) ◽  
pp. 3013-3026 ◽  
Author(s):  
KIRILL KRASNOV
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Modified Gravity ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Current Understanding ◽  
Status Report ◽  
Infinite Class ◽  
The Status ◽  
Generally Covariant ◽  
Matter Fields

We review the status of a certain (infinite) class of four-dimensional generally covariant gravity theories propagating two degrees of freedom that are formulated without any direct mention of the metric. General relativity itself (in its Plebański formulation) belongs to the class, so these theories are examples of modified gravity. We summarize the current understanding of the nature of the modification, of the renormalizability properties of these theories, of their coupling to matter fields, and describe some of their physical properties.

scholarly journals FUNDAMENTAL STRUCTURE OF LOOP QUANTUM GRAVITY

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (09) ◽  
pp. 1397-1474 ◽  
Author(s):  
MUXIN HAN ◽  
YONGGE MA ◽  
WEIMING HUANG
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Quantum Gravity ◽  
Quantum Dynamics ◽  
Loop Quantum Gravity ◽  
Hamiltonian Constraint ◽  
Dimensional Manifold ◽  
Fundamental Structure ◽  
Fundamental Scale

In the recent twenty years, loop quantum gravity, a background independent approach to unify general relativity and quantum mechanics, has been widely investigated. The aim of loop quantum gravity is to construct a mathematically rigorous, background independent, non-perturbative quantum theory for a Lorentzian gravitational field on a four-dimensional manifold. In the approach, the principles of quantum mechanics are combined with those of general relativity naturally. Such a combination provides us a picture of, so-called, quantum Riemannian geometry, which is discrete on the fundamental scale. Imposing the quantum constraints in analogy from the classical ones, the quantum dynamics of gravity is being studied as one of the most important issues in loop quantum gravity. On the other hand, the semi-classical analysis is being carried out to test the classical limit of the quantum theory. In this review, the fundamental structure of loop quantum gravity is presented pedagogically. Our main aim is to help non-experts to understand the motivations, basic structures, as well as general results. It may also be beneficial to practitioners to gain insights from different perspectives on the theory. We will focus on the theoretical framework itself, rather than its applications, and do our best to write it in modern and precise langauge while keeping the presentation accessible for beginners. After reviewing the classical connection dynamical formalism of general relativity, as a foundation, the construction of the kinematical Ashtekar–Isham–Lewandowski representation is introduced in the content of quantum kinematics. The algebraic structure of quantum kinematics is also discussed. In the content of quantum dynamics, we mainly introduce the construction of a Hamiltonian constraint operator and the master constraint project. At last, some applications and recent advances are outlined. It should be noted that this strategy of quantizing gravity can also be extended to obtain other background-independent quantum gauge theories. There is no divergence within this background-independent and diffeomorphism-invariant quantization program of matter coupled to gravity.

scholarly journals Restoration of four-dimensional diffeomorphism covariance in canonical general relativity: An intrinsic Hamilton–Jacobi approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (06) ◽  
pp. 1650014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald Salisbury ◽  
Jürgen Renn ◽  
Kurt Sundermeyer
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Diffeomorphism Group ◽  
Hamiltonian Description ◽  
Background Independence ◽  
The Past ◽  
Special Privilege ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
New Phase ◽  
Classical Background

Classical background independence is reflected in Lagrangian general relativity through covariance under the full diffeomorphism group. We show how this independence can be maintained in a Hamilton–Jacobi approach that does not accord special privilege to any geometric structure. Intrinsic space–time curvature-based coordinates grant equal status to all geometric backgrounds. They play an essential role as a starting point for inequivalent semiclassical quantizations. The scheme calls into question Wheeler’s geometrodynamical approach and the associated Wheeler–DeWitt equation in which 3-metrics are featured geometrical objects. The formalism deals with variables that are manifestly invariant under the full diffeomorphism group. Yet, perhaps paradoxically, the liberty in selecting intrinsic coordinates is precisely as broad as is the original diffeomorphism freedom. We show how various ideas from the past five decades concerning the true degrees of freedom of general relativity can be interpreted in light of this new constrained Hamiltonian description. In particular, we show how the Kuchař multi-fingered time approach can be understood as a means of introducing full four-dimensional diffeomorphism invariants. Every choice of new phase space variables yields new Einstein–Hamilton–Jacobi constraining relations, and corresponding intrinsic Schrödinger equations. We show how to implement this freedom by canonical transformation of the intrinsic Hamiltonian. We also reinterpret and rectify significant work by Dittrich on the construction of “Dirac observables.”

scholarly journals Space–Time Physics in Background-Independent Theories of Quantum Gravity

Universe ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 251
Author(s):  
Martin Bojowald
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Quantum Theory ◽  
Quantum Gravity ◽  
Riemannian Geometry ◽  
Loop Quantum Gravity ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Time Analysis ◽  
Complete Space ◽  
Background Independence ◽  
Starting Point

Background independence is often emphasized as an important property of a quantum theory of gravity that takes seriously the geometrical nature of general relativity. In a background-independent formulation, quantum gravity should determine not only the dynamics of space–time but also its geometry, which may have equally important implications for claims of potential physical observations. One of the leading candidates for background-independent quantum gravity is loop quantum gravity. By combining and interpreting several recent results, it is shown here how the canonical nature of this theory makes it possible to perform a complete space–time analysis in various models that have been proposed in this setting. In spite of the background-independent starting point, all these models turned out to be non-geometrical and even inconsistent to varying degrees, unless strong modifications of Riemannian geometry are taken into account. This outcome leads to several implications for potential observations as well as lessons for other background-independent approaches.

Understanding singularities — Classical and quantum

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (02n03) ◽  
pp. 1641007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah A. Konkowski ◽  
Thomas M. Helliwell
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Scalar Field ◽  
Spherically Symmetric ◽  
Singularity Structure ◽  
Symmetric Spacetimes ◽  
Spacetime Singularity ◽  
Spherically Symmetric Spacetimes ◽  
Quantum Singularities ◽  
Static Spherically Symmetric Spacetimes

The definitions of classical and quantum singularities are reviewed. Examples are given of both as well as their utility in general relativity. In particular, the classical and quantum singularity structure of certain interesting conformally static spherically symmetric spacetimes modeling scalar field collapse are reviewed. The spacetimes include the Roberts spacetime, the Husain-Martinez-Nuñez spacetime and the Fonarev spacetime. The importance of understanding spacetime singularity structure is discussed.

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