The quantization of Regge calculus

M. Roček; R. M. Williams

doi:10.1007/BF01581603

The quantization of Regge calculus

M. Roček
, R. M. Williams

Institute for Theoretical Physics

Stony Brook University

University of Cambridge

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Abstract

We discuss the quantization of Regge's discrete description of Einstein's theory of gravitation. We show how the continuum theory emerges in the weak field long wavelength limit. We also discuss reparametrizations and conformal transformations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	371-381
Number of pages	11
Journal	European Physical Journal C
Volume	21
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01581603
State	Published - Dec 1984

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