Naive Quantum Gravity

Weinstein, Steven (2001) Naive Quantum Gravity.

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Abstract

In this paper we consider a naive conception of what a quantum theory of gravity might entail: a quantum-mechanically fluctuating gravitational field at each spacetime point. We argue that this idea is problematic both conceptually and technically.

Keywords:quantum gravity string superstring canonical
Subjects:Specific Sciences: Physics
Specific Sciences: Physics: Quantum Field Theory
Specific Sciences: Physics: Relativity Theory
ID Code:627
Deposited By:Weinstein, Steven
Deposited On:26 April 2002