The Hamiltonian constraint in 3d Riemannian loop quantum gravity
Abstract
We discretize the Hamiltonian scalar constraint of three-dimensional Riemannian gravity on a graph of the loop quantum gravity phase space. This Hamiltonian has a clear interpretation in terms of discrete geometries: it computes the extrinsic curvature from dihedral angles. The Wheeler-DeWitt equation takes the form of difference equations, which are actually recursion relations satisfied by Wigner symbols. On the boundary of a tetrahedron, the Hamiltonian generates the exact recursion relation on the 6j-symbol which comes from the Biedenharn-Elliott (pentagon) identity. This fills the gap between the canonical quantization and the symmetries of the Ponzano-Regge state-sum model for 3d gravity.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1101.3524,
title = {The Hamiltonian constraint in 3d Riemannian loop quantum gravity},
author = {Valentin Bonzom and Laurent Freidel},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1101.3524},
year = {2011}
}
Comments
24 pages, added proof that the regulated constraints are classically first class and explicit relationship to flat connections ; version to be published