Abstract
It is shown how a metric structure can be induced in a simple way starting with a gauge structure and a preferred volume, by spontaneous symmetry breaking. A polynomial action, including coupling to matter, is constructed for the symmetric phase. It is argued that assuming a preferred volume, in the context of a metric theory, induces only a limited modification of the theory.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4851-4854 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 80 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy