Abstract
We develop a new framework for constructing the quantum observables of theories invariant under global time reparametrizations. Our starting point is a generalised Hamilton-Jacobi formalism for totally constrained systems. Our end result is a quantum formalism which simultaneously preserves: i) genuine evolution; and ii) the constraint structure of the classical formalism in the semi-classical limit. We thus offer a novel resolution of the 'problem of time' for theories invariant under global time reparametrization. There is the potential for the application of our proposal to the quantization of gravity when understood in terms of the Shape Dynamics formalism.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 065004 |
Number of pages | 26 |
Journal | Classical and Quantum Gravity |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 23 Feb 2016 |
Research Groups and Themes
- Centre for Science and Philosophy
Keywords
- canonical quantum gravity
- Hamilton-Jacobi theory
- observables
- problem of time
- shape dynamics
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Dr Karim Thebault
- Department of Philosophy - Associate Professor in Philosophy of Science
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