Bimetric theory with exchange symmetry

S. Hossenfelder
Phys. Rev. D 78, 044015 – Published 7 August 2008

Abstract

We propose an extension of general relativity with two different metrics. To each metric we define a Levi-Cevità connection and a curvature tensor. We then consider two types of fields, each of which moves according to one of the metrics and its connection. To obtain the field equations for the second metric we impose an exchange symmetry on the action. As a consequence of this ansatz, additional source terms for Einstein’s field equations are generated. We discuss the properties of these additional fields, and consider the examples of the Schwarzschild solution, and the Friedmann-Robertson-Walker metric.

  • Received 26 May 2008

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.78.044015

©2008 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

S. Hossenfelder*

  • Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, 31 Caroline Street N, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 2Y5, Canada

  • *sabine@perimeterinstitute.ca

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Vol. 78, Iss. 4 — 15 August 2008

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