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A semiclassical approach to quantum gravity

Abstract

The interaction of a scalar quantum field with gravity is investigated in the semiclassical context where the space-time is treated classically. It is essentially understood as a self-interaction of the quantum field, mediated by its own states. The relevant states here are not arbitrary but are selected by the principle of equivalence which is incorporated in form of specific nonlinear constraint equations. The quantum field is then subjected to a state dependent (nonlinear) field equation. Concluding, we comment on some problems concerning the consistency of the scheme employed. (orig.).
Authors:
Salehi, H [1] 
  1. Hamburg Univ. (Germany). 2. Inst. fuer Theoretische Physik
Publication Date:
Jul 01, 1991
Product Type:
Technical Report
Report Number:
DESY-91-079
Reference Number:
SCA: 661310; PA: DE-92:000338; SN: 92000645217
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Jul 1991
Subject:
71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS; QUANTUM GRAVITY; SEMICLASSICAL APPROXIMATION; COUPLING; GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS; SCALAR FIELDS; SPACE-TIME; EQUIVALENCE PRINCIPLE; NONLINEAR PROBLEMS; EINSTEIN FIELD EQUATIONS; ENERGY LEVELS; LOCALITY; 661310; RELATIVITY AND GRAVITATION
OSTI ID:
10113612
Research Organizations:
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), Hamburg (Germany)
Country of Origin:
Germany
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Other: ON: DE92758919; TRN: DE9200338
Availability:
OSTI; NTIS (US Sales Only)
Submitting Site:
DE
Size:
14 p.
Announcement Date:
Jun 30, 2005

Citation Formats

Salehi, H. A semiclassical approach to quantum gravity. Germany: N. p., 1991. Web.
Salehi, H. A semiclassical approach to quantum gravity. Germany.
Salehi, H. 1991. "A semiclassical approach to quantum gravity." Germany.
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