Dynamical torsion and torsion potential
| dc.creator | Xie, Hong-jun | |
| dc.creator | Shirafuji, Takeshi | |
| dc.date | 1996-03-06 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-25T17:14:07Z | |
| dc.description | We introduce a generalized tetrad which plays the role of a potential for torsion and makes torsion dynamic. Starting from the Einstein-Cartan action with torsion, we get two field equations, the Einstein equation and the torsion field equation by using the metric tensor and the torsion potential as independent variables; in the former equation the torsion potential plays the role of a matter field. We also discuss properties of local linear transformations of the torsion potential and give a simple example in which the torsion potential is described by a scalar field. | |
| dc.description | 13 pages, LaTeX | |
| dc.identifier | https://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/9603006 | |
| dc.identifier | http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/9603006 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.dare.co.zw/handle/123456789/46926 | |
| dc.subject | General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology | |
| dc.title | Dynamical torsion and torsion potential | |
| dc.type | text |