Quantum constraints, Dirac observables and evolution: group averaging versus the Schrödinger picture in LQC

DOI10.1088/0264-9381/26/24/245016zbMATH Open1181.83078arXiv0907.4322OpenAlexW2003533681WikidataQ58879815 ScholiaQ58879815MaRDI QIDQ3402091FDOQ3402091

Authors: Wojciech Kamiński, Jerzy Lewandowski, Tomasz Pawłowski 

Publication date: 2 February 2010

Published in: Classical and Quantum Gravity (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: A general quantum constraint of the form $C=-partia{l}_T^{2}otimesB-IotimesH$ (realized in particular in Loop Quantum Cosmology models) is studied. Group Averaging is applied to define the Hilbert space of solutions and the relational Dirac observables. Two cases are considered. In the first case, the spectrum of the operator $(1/2)p{i}^{2}B-H$ is assumed to be discrete. The quantum theory defined by the constraint takes the form of a Schroedinger-like quantum mechanics with a generalized Hamiltonian $sqrt{B}^{-1}H$. In the second case, the spectrum is absolutely continuous and some peculiar asymptotic properties of the eigenfunctions are assumed. The resulting Hilbert space and the dynamics are characterized by a continuous family of the Schroedinger-like quantum theories. However, the relational observables mix different members of the family. Our assumptions are motivated by new Loop Quantum Cosmology models of quantum FRW spacetime. The two cases considered in the paper correspond to the negative and, respectively, positive cosmological constant. Our results should be also applicable in many other general relativistic contexts.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/0907.4322

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Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Einstein's equations (general structure, canonical formalism, Cauchy problems) (83C05) Quantization of the gravitational field (83C45) Spinor and twistor methods in general relativity and gravitational theory; Newman-Penrose formalism (83C60)

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