Holst actions for supergravity theories

Romesh K. Kaul
Phys. Rev. D 77, 045030 – Published 26 February 2008

Abstract

The Holst action containing the Immirzi parameter for pure gravity is generalized to supergravity theories. Supergravity equations of motion are not modified by such generalizations, thus preserving supersymmetry. Dependence on the Immirzi parameter does not emerge in the classical equations of motion. This is in contrast with the recent observation of Perez and Rovelli for gravity action containing the original Holst term and a minimally coupled Dirac fermion, where the classical equations of motion do develop a dependence on the Immirzi parameter.

  • Received 18 December 2007

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.77.045030

©2008 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Romesh K. Kaul*

  • The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai 600 113, India

  • *kaul@imsc.res.in

Article Text (Subscription Required)

Click to Expand

References (Subscription Required)

Click to Expand
Issue

Vol. 77, Iss. 4 — 15 February 2008

Reuse & Permissions
Access Options
Author publication services for translation and copyediting assistance advertisement

Authorization Required


×
×

Images

×

Sign up to receive regular email alerts from Physical Review D

Log In

Cancel
×

Search


Article Lookup

Paste a citation or DOI

Enter a citation
×