Double layers in Weyl geometry and some physical implications
arXiv:2102.01483
Abstract
In this thesis, we attempt to gain a more complete insight into Double Layer Theories in Weyl Gravity. In order to do this, we first establish the premise of Weyls Theory, including its provenance, development and flaws. This is all discussed in the first five chapters of the thesis. After having established Weyls Infinitesimal geometry and his gauged (scalar-tensor) gravity theory, we move onto the topic at hand, namely, Double Layers. We define the action to be used and describe the volume of integration (especially the Singular Hyper Surface) across which the action principle is setup. We define our gauss Normal Coordinate system and the scheme which we follow when we undertake our calculation. The following sections detail the variation process, in a succinct manner, taking turn by turn, each of the four parameters of our Quadratic Lagrangian. In the last chapter, we conclude the thesis by gleaning out the meaning behind our newfound surface energy tensor terms and what they might imply physically, as well as drawing a clearer picture of contrast between General Relativity and Weyl gravity.
arXiv commentLaTeX file. 44 pages, 2 figures. Dissertation thesis carried out at INR, RAS, Moscow, Russia
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