Pure Quantum Gravity Simulation in 1+1 Dimensions using Causal Dynamical Triangulation

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Abstract

Causal Dynamical Triangulation (CDT) is a conservative approach to quantizing gravity. It involves decomposing spacetime into ``triangular'' building blocks. In computer simulations, we implement CDT in 1+1 dimensions without matter. We compute the ratio of the corresponding universe's mean size to its spread and compare with analytical results.

Authors

  • Norman Israel

    The College of Wooster

  • John Lindner

    The College of Wooster