SL(2C) invariance of the gravitational field

Moshe Carmeli

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Abstract

The gravitational field equations of general relativity theory are cast into a Yang-Mills-type theory by use of the group SL(2,C). The spin coefficients take the rôle of the Yang-Mills-like potentials, whereas the Riemann tensor takes the rôle of the fields. Comparison of this formalism with that of Utiyama and Kibble who related invariance under the Lorentz and the Poincaré groups to the existence of the gravitational field, is discussed

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)317-323
Number of pages7
JournalGeneral Relativity and Gravitation
Volume3
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 1972
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

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