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Is there a problem with quantum wormhole states in N=1 Supergravity?

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2009-10-28 v1

Abstract

The issue concerning the existence of wormhole states in locally supersymmetric minisuperspace models with matter is addressed. Wormhole states are apparently absent in models obtained from the more general theory of N=1 supergravity with supermatter. A Hartle-Hawking type solution can be found, even though some terms (which are scalar field dependent) cannot be determined in a satisfactory way. A possible cause is investigated here. As far as the wormhole situation is concerned, we argue here that the type of Lagrange multipliers and fermionic derivative ordering used can make a difference. A proposal is made for supersymmetric quantum wormholes to also be invested with a Hilbert space structure, associated with a maximal analytical extension of the corresponding minisuperspace.is concerned, we argue here that the type of Lagrange multipliers and fermionic derivative ordering used can make a difference. A proposal is made for supersymmetric quantum wormholes to also be invested with a Hilbert space structure, associated with a maximal analytical extension of the corresponding minisuperspace.

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@article{arxiv.gr-qc/9510024,
  title  = {Is there a problem with quantum wormhole states in N=1 Supergravity?},
  author = {P. V. Moniz},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/9510024},
  year   = {2009}
}

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22 pages, TeX (some font problems may occur, just press Return), Based on a essay submitted to the 1995 ravity Research Foundation Awards, accepted in G.R.G

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