Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2000
Abstract
We present a quantization of the Hamiltonian and diffeomorphism constraint of canonical quantum gravity in the spin network representation. The novelty consists in considering a space of wavefunctions based on the Vassiliev knot invariants. The constraints are finite, well defined, and reproduce at the level of quantum commutators the Poisson algebra of constraints of the classical theory. A similar construction can be carried out in 2+1 dimensions leading to the correct quantum theory. © 2000 The American Physical Society.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Physical Review Letters
First Page
2314
Last Page
2317
Recommended Citation
Di Bartolo, C., Gambini, R., Griego, J., & Pullin, J. (2000). Consistent canonical quantization of general relativity in the space of vassiliev invariants. Physical Review Letters, 84 (11), 2314-2317. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.84.2314