Can the diffeomorphism and Gauss constraints be holonomy corrected in the deformed algebra approach to modified gravity?

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Authors: Jamy-Jayme Thézier, Aurélien Barrau, Killian Martineau, Maxime De Sousa
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Abstract

Deforming the algebra of constraint is a well-known approach to effective loop quantum cosmology. More generally, it is a consistent way to modify gravity from the Hamiltonian perspective. In this framework, the Hamiltonian (scalar) constraint is usually the only one to be holonomy corrected. As a heuristic hypothesis, we consider the possibility to also correct the diffeomorphism and Gauss constraints. It is shown that it is impossible to correct the diffeomorphism constraint without correcting the Gauss one, while maintaining a first-class algebra. However, if all constraints are corrected, the algebra can be closed. The resulting differential equations to be fulfilled by the corrections (of the background and of the perturbations) are derived.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories Black Holes and Theoretical Physics Cosmology and Gravitation Theories

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical review. D/Physical review. D.
Volume
113
Issue
4
Publication date
14 January 2026
Language
EN