The phase structure of pure Regge gravity

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作者
Beirl, W [1 ]
Hauke, A [1 ]
Homolka, P [1 ]
Krishnan, B [1 ]
Kroger, H [1 ]
Markum, H [1 ]
Riedler, J [1 ]
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[1] UNIV LAVAL, DEPT PHYS, ST FOY, PQ G1K 7P4, CANADA
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10.1016/0920-5632(96)00136-3
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O412 [相对论、场论]; O572.2 [粒子物理学];
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We examine the phase structure of pure Regge gravity in four dimensions and compare our Monte Carlo results with Z(2)-link Regge-theory as well as with another formulation of lattice gravity derived from group theoretical considerations. Within all three models we find an extension of the well-defined phase to negative gravitational coupling and a new phase transition. In contrast to the well-known transition at positive coupling there is evidence for a continuous phase transition which might be essential for a possible continuum limit.
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