The Einstein action for algebras of matrix valued functions—Toy models
Abstract
Two toy models are considered within the framework of noncommutative differential geometry. In the first one, the Einstein action of the Levi-Civita connection is computed for the algebra of matrix valued functions on a torus. It is shown that, assuming some constraints on the metric, this action splits into a classical-like, a quantum-like and a mixed term. In the second model, an analogue of the Palatini method of variation is applied to obtain critical points of the Einstein action functional for $M\sb 4(R)$. It is pointed out that a solution to the Palatini variational problem is not necessarily a Levi-Civita connection. In this model, no additional assumptions regarding metrics are made.
- Publication:
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Journal of Mathematical Physics
- Pub Date:
- September 1996
- DOI:
- 10.1063/1.531662
- arXiv:
- arXiv:q-alg/9510007
- Bibcode:
- 1996JMP....37.4549H
- Keywords:
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- Mathematics - Quantum Algebra;
- General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology;
- Mathematical Physics
- E-Print:
- 9 pages, AMS-LaTeX, serious typesetting problems due to 2.09-2.e incompatibility removed, reference added