A remark on quantum gravity
Abstract
We discuss the structure of Dyson-Schwinger equations in quantum gravity and conclude in particular that all relevant skeletons are of first order in the loop number. There is an accompanying sub-Hopf algebra on gravity amplitudes equivalent to identities between n-graviton scattering amplitudes which generalize the Slavnov-Taylor identities. These identities map the infinite number of charges and finite numbers of skeletons in gravity to an infinite number of skeletons and a finite number of charges needing renormalization. Our analysis suggests that gravity, regarded as a probability conserving but perturbatively non-renormalizable theory, is renormalizable after all, thanks to the structure of its Dyson-Schwinger equations.
- Publication:
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Annals of Physics
- Pub Date:
- January 2008
- DOI:
- arXiv:
- arXiv:0705.3897
- Bibcode:
- 2008AnPhy.323...49K
- Keywords:
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- High Energy Physics - Theory;
- General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology;
- Mathematical Physics
- E-Print:
- 9p, several eps figures