Massive Gravity in Higher Dimensions
Year: 2009
Type: preprint
Abstract: We explore a possibility of generalizing a particular higher-derivative extension of general relativity in three space-time dimensions, which has been recently shown to be equivalent to the Pauli-Fierz massive gravity at the linearized approximation level, to higher space-time dimensions. We find that it is indeed possible to construct such a model in higher space-time dimensions, but it is impossible to do so only in four space-time dimensions. 1
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Masashi Nakasone, Ichiro Oda
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2887707863