On the topological mass in three dimensional gravity (Q1096204)

From MaRDI portal
scientific article
In more languages
Configure
Language Label Description Also known as
English
On the topological mass in three dimensional gravity
scientific article

    Statements

    On the topological mass in three dimensional gravity (English)
    The author considers three-dimensional gravity with topological mass (i.e. ``Einstein-Hilbert-action \(+\) Chern-Simons-action'' in three dimensions). Assuming asymptotically flat boundary conditions, he clarifies some apparent contradictions concerning the question, whether the mass has to be quantized. Some analogies to nonlinear sigma models are pointed out.
    topological mass
    Einstein-Hilbert-action
    Chern-Simons-action
    asymptotically flat boundary conditions

    Identifiers