Symmetries and Motions in NUT-Taub Spinning Space

We review the geodesic motion of pseudo-classical spinning particles in curved space. We describe the generalized Killing equations for spinning spaces and express the constants of motion. We apply the formalism to solve for the motion of a pseudo-classical Dirac fermion in NUT-Taub spinning space and analyze the motion on a cone and on a plane.     

Spinning Particles in Reissner-Nordström-de Sitter Spacetime

We study the geodesic motion of pseudo-classical spinning particles in the Reissner-Nordström-de Sitter spacetime. We investigate the generalized Killing equations for spinning space and derive the constants of motion in terms of the solutions of these equations. We discuss bound state orbits in a plane.     

Spinning Test Particles as Locally Nonrotating Observers in Kerr Spacetime

We derive a class of exact solutions of Mathisson-Papapetrou equations of motion for spinning test particles. The world lines of the particles are those of the so-called locally non-rotating observers in Kerr spacetime.     

Dirac Operators on Taub-NUT Space: Relationship and Discrete Transformations

It is shown that the N = 4 superalgebra of the Dirac theory in Taub-NUT space has different unitary representations related among themselves through unitary U(2) transformations. In particular the SU(2) transformations are generated by the spin-like operators constructed with the help of the same covariantly constant Killing-Yano tensors which generate Dirac-type operators. A parity operator is defined and some explicit transformations which connect the Dirac-type operators among themselves are given. These transformations form a discrete group which is a realization of the quaternion discrete group. The fifth Dirac operator constructed using the non-covariant constant Killing-Yano tensor of the Taub-NUT space is quite special. This non-standard Dirac operator is connected with the hidden symmetry and is not equivalent to the Dirac-type operators of the standard N = 4 supersymmetry.     

New Curved Spacetime Dirac Equations

I propose three new curved spacetime versions of the Dirac Equation. These equations have been developed mainly to try and account in a natural way for the observed anomalous gyromagnetic ratio of Fermions. The derived equations suggest that particles including the Electron which is thought to be a point particle do have a finite spatial size which is the reason for the observed anomalous gyromagnetic ratio. A serendipitous result of the theory, is that, to of the equation exhibits an asymmetry in their positive and negative energy solutions the first suggestion of which is clear that a solution to the problem as to why the Electron and Moun—despite their acute similarities—exhibit an asymmetry in their mass is possible. The Moun is often thought as an Electron in a higher energy state. Another of the consequences of three equations emanating from the asymmetric serendipity of the energy solutions of two of these equations, is that, an explanation as to why Leptons exhibit a three stage mass hierarchy is possible. “The underlying physical laws necessary for the mathematical theory of a large part of physics and the whole of chemistry are thus completely known, and the difficulty is only that the exact application of these laws leads to equations much too complicated to be soluble.” Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac (1902–1984)     

Geodesics in a Quash-Spherical Spacetime: A Case of Gravitational Repulsion

No Heading Geodecis are studied in one of the Weyl metrics, referred to as the M-Q solution. First, arguments are provided, supporting our belief that this space-time is the more suitable (among the known solutions of the Weyl family) for discussing the properties of strong quasi-spherical gravitational fields. Then, the behaviour of geodesics is compared with the spherically symmetric situation, bringing out the sensitivity of the trajectories to deviations from spherical symmetry. Particular attention deserves the change of sign in proper radial acceleration of test particles moving radially along symmetry axis, close to the r = 2M surface, and related to the quadrupole moment of the source.     

A Charged Erez-Rosen Spacetime and Gravitational Repulsion

An Erez–Rosen spacetime having a highly-charged source (e> m) is presented. Motions of a neutral particle along the symmetry axis and in the median plane are shown to exhibit repulsion near the source. The absence of frame-dragging effects in this static spacetime permits radial motions and allows for a comparison of motions along these special geodesics.     

On the space-times admitting two shear-free geodesic null congruences

We analyze the space-times admitting two shear-free geodesic null congruences. The integrability conditions are presented in a plain tensorial way as equations on the volume element U of the time-like 2-plane that these directions define. From these we easily deduce significant consequences. We obtain explicit expressions for the Ricci and Weyl tensors in terms of U and its first and second order covariant derivatives. We study the different compatible Petrov-Bel types and give the necessary and sufficient conditions that characterize every type in terms of U. The type D case is analyzed in detail and we show that every type D space-time admitting a 2 + 2 conformal Killing tensor also admits a conformal Killing-Yano tensor.     

Classic and Quantum Motions of Scalar Particle in Beltrami-de Sitter Spacetime

From a five-dimensional Minkowski view the five-dimensional angular momentum of a free spin-O particle moving in de Sifter spacefime is conservative, by which its fimelike geodesics can be labeled completely and uniquely. Based on that observation and working in Belframi coordinate for de Sifter spacefime, solutions and their asymptotic behavior to the Belframi-de Sifter-Klein-Gordon equation are given.     

On the Reeh-Schlieder Property in Curved Spacetime

We attempt to prove the existence of Reeh-Schlieder states on curved spacetimes in the framework of locally covariant quantum field theory using the idea of spacetime deformation and assuming the existence of a Reeh-Schlieder state on a diffeomorphic (but not isometric) spacetime. We find that physically interesting states with a weak form of the Reeh-Schlieder property always exist and indicate their usefulness. Algebraic states satisfying the full Reeh-Schlieder property also exist, but are not guaranteed to be of physical interest. Dedicated to Klaas Landsman, out of gratitude for the support he offered when it was most needed     

Second-Order Covariant Tensor Decomposition in Curved Spacetime

Local four-dimensional tensor decomposition formulae for generic vectors and 2-tensors in spacetime, in terms of scalar and antisymmetric covariant tensor potentials, are studied within the framework of tensor distributions. Earlier first-order decompositions are extended to include the case of four-dimensional symmetric 2-tensors and new second-order decompositions are introduced.     

Axiomatic Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime

The usual formulations of quantum field theory in Minkowski spacetime make crucial use of features—such as Poincaré invariance and the existence of a preferred vacuum state—that are very special to Minkowski spacetime. In order to generalize the formulation of quantum field theory to arbitrary globally hyperbolic curved spacetimes, it is essential that the theory be formulated in an entirely local and covariant manner, without assuming the presence of a preferred state. We propose a new framework for quantum field theory, in which the existence of an Operator Product Expansion (OPE) is elevated to a fundamental status, and, in essence, all of the properties of the quantum field theory are determined by its OPE. We provide general axioms for the OPE coefficients of a quantum field theory. These include a local and covariance assumption (implying that the quantum field theory is constructed in a local and covariant manner from the spacetime metric and other background structure, such as time and space orientations), a microlocal spectrum condition, an “associativity” condition, and the requirement that the coefficient of the identity in the OPE of the product of a field with its adjoint have positive scaling degree. We prove curved spacetime versions of the spin-statistics theorem and the PCT theorem. Some potentially significant further implications of our new viewpoint on quantum field theory are discussed.     

Embedding Spacetime via a Geodesically Equivalent Metric of Euclidean Signature

Starting from the equations of motion in a 1 + 1 static, diagonal, Lorentzian spacetime, such as the Schwarzschild radial line element, I find another metric, but with Euclidean signature, which produces the same geodesics x(t). This geodesically equivalent, or dual, metric can be embedded in ordinary Euclidean space. On the embedded surface freely falling particles move on the shortest path. Thus one can visualize how acceleration in a gravitational field is explained by particles moving freely in a curved spacetime. Freedom in the dual metric allows us to display, with substantial curvature, even the weak gravity of our earth. This may provide a nice pedagogical tool for elementary lectures on general relativity. I also study extensions of the dual metric scheme to higher dimensions.     

Quantization Conditions in Curved Spacetime and Uncertainty-Driven Inflation

An alternative inflationary model is proposed predicated upon a considerationof the form of the uncertainty principle in a curved background spacetime. Anargument is presented suggesting a possible curvature dependence in the correctcommutator relations for a quantum field in a classical background which cannotbe deduced simply by extrapolation from the flat spacetime theory. To assess thepossible consequences of this dependence, we apply the idea to a scalar field ina closed Friedmann-Robertson-Walker background, using a simple model forthe curvature dependence (along the way, a previous erroneous result obtainedby Bunch for the adiabatically expanded wave function is corrected). The resultis a time-dependent cosmological constant, producing a vast amount of inflationthat is independent of either the mass of the matter field or its effectivepotential.Furthermore, it is seen that the field modes are initially zero for allwavelengthsand come into being as the universe evolves. In this sense, the universe createsits contents out of its own expansion. At the end of the process, the matterfieldis far from equilibrium and essentially reproduces the initial conditions forthe New Inflationary Model.     

Functional Methods for Arbitrary Densities in Curved Spacetime

This paper gives an introduction to the technique of functional differentiation and integration in curved spacetime, applied to examples from quantum field theory. Special attention is drawn on the choice of functional integral measure. Referring to a suggestion by Toms, fields are choosen as arbitrary scalar, spinorial or vectorial densities. The technique developed by Toms for a pure quadratic Lagrangian are extended to the calculation of the generating functional with external sources. Included are two examples of interacting theories, a self-interacting scalar field and a Yang-Mills theory. For these theories the complete set of Feynman graphs depending on the weight of variables is derived.     

The Motion of Spinning Particles in the Spacetime of a Black Hole with a Cosmic String Topological Defect

The geodesic motion of pseudo-classical spinning particles in the spacetime of a black hole with the topological defect of a cosmic string, is analyzed. The constants of motion are derived in terms of solving the generalized killing equations for spinning space. The bound state orbits in a plane are discussed. Our results are permitted to be regarded as a semiclassical approximation to the quantum Dirac theory which holds to first order in the spin. The existence of the cosmic string factor b distinguishes the case from the one in Schwarzschild spacetime. When one chooses b = 1, our results reduce to the case of the Schwarzschild spacetime.     

On Spinning Particles

There exist classical systems whose canonical quantization yields relativistic wave equations. As a constructive proof, the classical mechanics of a translating-rotating five-frame is considered. Its quantization yields the Dirac, Weyl, Klein-Gordon, Maxwell-Proca, and higher spin equations, together with a rotational mass spectrum for the states predicted.