Gauge-covariant bimetric theory of gravitation and electromagnetism

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Found. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00729522· OSTI ID:5459886

Israelit, M; Rosen, N

The Weyl theory of gravitation and electromagnetism, as modified by Dirac, contains a gauge-covariant scalar ..beta.. which has no geometric significance. This is a flaw if one is looking for a geometric description of gravitation and electromagnetism. A bimetric formalism is therefore introduced which enables one to replace ..beta.. by a geometric quantity. The formalism can be simplified by the use of a gauge-invariant physical metric. The resulting theory agrees with the general relativity for phenomena in the solar system.

• Research Organization: University of Haifa, The School of Education of the Kibbutz Movement, Oranium, Torion, Israel
• OSTI ID: 5459886
• Journal Information: Found. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Found. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 13:10; ISSN FNDPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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