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Naive Quantum Gravity

Weinstein, Steven (2001) Naive Quantum Gravity. [Preprint]

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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.


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Weinstein, Steven
Keywords: quantum gravity string superstring canonical
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Physics
Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Field Theory
Specific Sciences > Physics > Relativity Theory
Depositing User: Steven Weinstein
Date Deposited: 26 Apr 2002
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2010 15:10
Item ID: 627
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Physics
Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Field Theory
Specific Sciences > Physics > Relativity Theory
Date: 2001
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/627

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