The Canonical versrus path integral quantization approach to generalized Kodama states (Part I).
Year: 2007
Type: preprint
Abstract: This is the fifth paper in the series outlining an algorithm to consistently quantize four-dimensional gravity. We derive the pure Kodama state by path integration, in analogy to the no-boundary proposal for constructing quantum gravitational wavefunctions, checking at each stage of the process the equivalence of the canonical and path integral approaches. A family of additional pure Kodama states is identified via the canonical approach and a criterion for their suitability as a basis of states is examined. We provide an interpretation for the problem of time within the context of generalized Kodama states and propose a possible method of resolution. We also develop different techniques for solving the Gauss ’ law constraints at the kinematical level, in preparation for future work in this series. 1 1 Introduction: The
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Author: Eyo Eyo Ita
Language: English
Subfield: Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2148900578