Simple model for quantum general relativity from loop quantum gravity
High Energy Physics - Theory
2011-09-28 v2 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
Abstract
New progress in loop gravity has lead to a simple model of `general-covariant quantum field theory'. I sum up the definition of the model in self-contained form, in terms accessible to those outside the subfield. I emphasize its formulation as a generalized topological quantum field theory with an infinite number of degrees of freedom, and its relation to lattice theory. I list the indications supporting the conjecture that the model is related to general relativity and UV finite.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1010.1939,
title = {Simple model for quantum general relativity from loop quantum gravity},
author = {Carlo Rovelli},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1010.1939},
year = {2011}
}
Comments
8 pages, 3 figures