Quantum Gravity as Topological Quantum Field Theory
arXiv:gr-qc/9506070 · doi:10.1063/1.531239
Abstract
The physics of quantum gravity is discussed within the framework of topological quantum field theory. Some of the principles are illustrated with examples taken from theories in which space-time is three dimensional.
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