New formulation of Horava-Lifshitz quantum gravity as a master constraint theory

Hoi Lai Yu, Chopin Soo, Jinsong Yang

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Abstract

A new formulation of non-projectable Horava-Lifshitz gravity, naturally realized as a representation of the master constraint algebra studied by loop quantum gravity researchers, is presented. This yields a consistent canonical theory with first class constraints. It captures the essence of Horava-Lifshitz gravity in retaining only spatial diffeomorphisms (instead of full space-time covariance) as the physically relevant non-trivial gauge symmetry; at the same time the local Hamiltonian constraint needed to eliminate the extra mode is equivalently enforced by the master constraint.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 10th International conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, ICGAC 2011
EditorsRoland Triay, Jean Tran Thanh Van, Ludwik M. Celnikier
PublisherThe Gioi Publishers
Pages315-322
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)6047706193, 9786047706198
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event10th International conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, ICGAC 2011 - Quy Nhon, Viet Nam
Duration: 2011 Dec 152011 Dec 21

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 10th International conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, ICGAC 2011

Conference

Conference10th International conference on Gravitation, Astrophysics and Cosmology, ICGAC 2011
Country/TerritoryViet Nam
CityQuy Nhon
Period11-12-1511-12-21

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

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