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Publication Type honors thesis
School or College College of Science
Department Physics & Astronomy
Creator Abbott, James Fuller
Title Einstein's theory in a three-dimensional spacetime
Date 1983-12
Year graduated 1983
Description As a preparation for studying quantum models, we analyze unusual features of Einstein's theory of gravitation in a three-dimensional spacetime. In three dimensions, matter curves spacetime only locally and the gravitational field has no dynamical degrees of freedom. The standard correspondence of Einstein's theory with Newton's theory breaks down. A dust distribution moves without any geodesic deviation between the particles. The cosmological models and relativistic stars behave in a qualitatively different way from their Newtonian counterparts. These features are important for the correct understanding of min-superspace models.
Type Text
Publisher University of Utah
Subject Quantum gravity; Space and time
Language eng
Rights Management (c) James Fuller Abbott
Format Medium application/pdf
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Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6n62j36

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