Quantizing the line element field

A metric with signature (-+++) can be constructed from a metric with signature (++++) and a double-sided vector field called the line element field. Some of the classical and quantum properties of this vector field are studied.Comment: 9 page

The Relative Motion of Membranes

The relative classical motion of membranes is governed by an equation of the form D(hessian D separation)=riemann times separation times momentum. This is a generalization of the geodesic deviation equation and can be derived from a simple lagrangian. Quantum mechanically the picture is less clear. Some quantizations of the classical equations are attempted so that the question as to whether the Universe started with a quantum fluctuation can be addressed.Comment: To appear in the Central European Journal of Physics, updated to coincide withe the published version