156 citations · 1k across the 20 of their papers we have counts for
20 papers
Non-linear duality invariant partially massless models?
D. Cherney, S. Deser, A. Waldron +1
We present manifestly duality invariant, non-linear, equations of motion for maximal depth, partially massless higher spins. These are based on a first order, Maxwell-like formulat…
Problems of Massive Gravities
S. Deser, K. Izumi, Y. C. Ong +1
The method of characteristics is a key tool for studying consistency of equations of motion; it allows issues such as predictability, maximal propagation speed, superluminality, un…
Is Quantum Gravity a Chern-Simons Theory?
R. Bonezzi, O. Corradini, A. Waldron
We propose a model of quantum gravity in arbitrary dimensions defined in terms of the BV quantization of a supersymmetric, infinite dimensional matrix model. This gives an (AKSZ-ty…
Superluminal Propagation and Acausality of Nonlinear Massive Gravity
S. Deser, K. Izumi, Y. C. Ong +1
Massive gravity is an old idea: trading geometry for mass. Much effort has been expended on establishing a healthy model, culminating in the current ghost-free version. We summariz…
Non-Einstein source effects in massive gravity
S. Deser, A. Waldron
We exhibit novel effects (absent in GR) of sources in massive gravity. First, we show that removing its ghost mode forces a field-current identity: The metric's trace is locally pr…
Massive Gravity Acausality Redux
S. Deser, K. Izumi, Y. C. Ong +1
Massive gravity (mGR) is a 5(=2s+1) degree of freedom, finite range extension of GR. However, amongst other problems, it is plagued by superluminal propagation, first uncovered via…