On the foundations of the Two Measures Field Theory

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Abstract

Two Measures Field Theory (TMT) uses both the Riemannian volume element √ -gd4x and a new one φd4x where the new measure of integration φ can be build of four scalar fields. Arguments in favor of TMT, both from the point of view of first principles and from the TMT results are summarized. Possible origin of the TMT and symmetries that protect the structure of TMT are reviewed. It appears that four measure scalar fields treated as "physical coordinates" allow to define local observables in quantum gravity. The resolution of the old cosmological constant problem as a possible direct consequence of the TMT structure is discussed. Other applications of TMT to cosmology and particle physics are also mentioned.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAlbert Einstein Century International Conference
Pages875-882
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2006
EventAlbert Einstein Century International Conference - Paris, France
Duration: 18 Jul 200522 Jul 2005

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume861
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceAlbert Einstein Century International Conference
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period18/07/0522/07/05

Keywords

  • Cosmological constant problem
  • Spontaneously broken scale invariance
  • Two measures field theory

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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