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Polynomial form of the Hilbert-Einstein action

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2009-11-11 v3 High Energy Physics - Theory

Abstract

Configuration space of general relativity is extended by inclusion of the determinant of the metric as a new independent variable. As the consequence the Hilbert-Einstein action takes a polynomial form.

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@article{arxiv.gr-qc/0507026,
  title  = {Polynomial form of the Hilbert-Einstein action},
  author = {M. O. Katanaev},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/0507026},
  year   = {2009}
}

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8 pages, references added and corrected

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