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Publication Type honors thesis
School or College College of Science
Department Physics Mathematics
Creator Giddings, Steven B.
Title Einstein's theory in a three-dimensional spacetime
Date 1983
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 mini-superspace models.
Type Text
Publisher University of Utah
Subject Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955; Relativity (Physics); Gravitation
Language eng
Rights Management (c) Steven B. Giddings
Format Medium application/pdf
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Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6gr1107

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