What is the Geometry of Superspace ?

Abstract

We investigate certain properties of the Wheeler-DeWitt metric (for constant lapse) in canonical General Relativity associated with its non-definite nature. Contribution to the conference on Mach's principle: "From Newtons Bucket to Quantum Gravity", July 26-30 1993, Tuebingen, Germany

10 pages, Plain Tex

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