Another proof of the positive energy theorem in gravity

Details Another proof of the positive energy theorem in gravity Another proof of the positive energy theorem in gravity

2007-09-04

arxiv.org/abs/0709.0407v2

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology

v2: 7 pages, no figures, REVTeX4; Major revision including the change in the title, the focus is now only on the D=4 case

Scientific paper

We show that gravitational energy expression simplifies when a new set of coordinates that satisfies a certain asymptotic gauge condition is used. Compared to the ADM formula, positivity of the energy is more transparent in this new construction. Our proof relies on the asymptotic symmetries (specifically supertranslations) of the asymptotically flat spacetimes at spatial infinity in four dimensions.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Another proof of the positive energy theorem in gravity does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Another proof of the positive energy theorem in gravity, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Another proof of the positive energy theorem in gravity will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-414489