Published July 11, 1981 | Version v1
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Pais-Uhlenbeck regularization of free quantum gravity: toward a unitary theory

Creators

  • 1. Cambridge Univ. (UK). Dept. of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics

Description

A method is sketched to make free quantum gravity finite and perhaps unitary, when one regards it as the formal four-dimensional limit of the renormalizable one in 2 + μ dimensions at sufficiently small μ. The method utilizes the higher-derivative regularization by a quadratic curvature term and is substantiated by some Symanzik's conjectures on the nonrenormalizable theories. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuovo Cim., B
Journal Volume
64
Journal Issue
1
Series
Nuovo Cim., B.
Journal Page Range
33-40
ISSN
0369-3554

INIS

Country of Publication
Italy
Country of Input or Organization
Italy
INIS RN
14765228
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
COUPLING CONSTANTS; GENERAL RELATIVITY THEORY; GREEN FUNCTION; PERTURBATION THEORY; QUANTUM GRAVITY; RENORMALIZATION; UNITARITY
Descriptors DEC
FIELD THEORIES; FUNCTIONS; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY