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The Classical Limit of Teleparallel Gravity

Meskhidze, Helen (2024) The Classical Limit of Teleparallel Gravity. [Preprint]

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Abstract

I consider the classical (i.e., non-relativistic) limit of Teleparallel Gravity, a relativistic theory of gravity that is empirically equivalent to General Relativity and features torsional forces. I show that as the speed of light is allowed to become infinite, Teleparallel Gravity reduces to Newtonian Gravity without torsion. I compare these results to the torsion-free context and discuss their implications on the purported underdetermination between Teleparallel Gravity and General Relativity. I conclude by considering alternative approaches to the classical limit developed in the literature.


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Item Type: Preprint
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Meskhidze, Helenemeskhid@uci.edu
Keywords: general relativity, teleparallel gravity, classical limit, Newtonian gravity
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Physics
Specific Sciences > Physics > Relativity Theory
Depositing User: Helen Meskhidze
Date Deposited: 26 Jun 2024 17:18
Last Modified: 26 Jun 2024 17:18
Item ID: 23621
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Physics
Specific Sciences > Physics > Relativity Theory
Date: 2024
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/23621

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