Another positivity proof and gravitational energy localizations

James M. Nester and Roh-Suan Tung
Phys. Rev. D 49, 3958 – Published 15 April 1994
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Abstract

Two locally positive expressions for the gravitational Hamiltonian, one using four-spinors and the other special orthonormal frames, are reviewed. A new quadratic three-spinor-curvature identity is used to obtain another positive expression for the Hamiltonian and thereby a localization of gravitational energy and positive energy proof. These new results provide a link between the other two methods. Localization and prospects for quasilocalization are discussed.

  • Received 28 September 1993

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.49.3958

©1994 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

James M. Nester* and Roh-Suan Tung

  • Department of Physics, National Central University, Chung-Li, Taiwan 32054

  • *Electronic address: nester@phyast.phy.ncu.edu.tw
  • Electronic address: m792001@phyast.phy.ncu.edu.tw

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Vol. 49, Iss. 8 — 15 April 1994

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