364 research outputs found
Tensor-Scalar Torsion
A theory of gravity with torsion is examined in which the torsion tensor is
constructed from the exterior derivative of an antisymmetric rank two potential
plus the dual of the gradient of a scalar field. Field equations for the theory
are derived by demanding that the action be stationary under variations with
respect to the metric, the antisymmetric potential, and the scalar field. A
material action is introduced and the equations of motion are derived. The
correct conservation law for rotational angular momentum plus spin is observed
to hold in this theory.Comment: 10 pages, LaTeX, Mod. Phys. Lett. A accepte
Test particles behavior in the framework of a lagrangian geometric theory with propagating torsion
Working in the lagrangian framework, we develop a geometric theory in vacuum
with propagating torsion; the antisymmetric and trace parts of the torsion
tensor, considered as derived from local potential fields, are taken and, using
the minimal action principle, their field equations are calculated. Actually
these will show themselves to be just equations for propagating waves giving
torsion a behavior similar to that of metric which, as known, propagates
through gravitational waves. Then we establish a principle of minimal
substitution to derive test particles equation of motion, obtaining, as result,
that they move along autoparallels. We then calculate the analogous of the
geodesic deviation for these trajectories and analyze their behavior in the
nonrelativistic limit, showing that the torsion trace potential has a
phenomenology which is indistinguishable from that of the gravitational
newtonian field; in this way we also give a reason for why there have never
been evidence for it.Comment: 12 pages, no figures, to appear on Int. Journ. Mod. Phys.
Lagrangian versus Quantization
We discuss examples of systems which can be quantized consistently, although
they do not admit a Lagrangian description.Comment: 8 pages, no figures; small corrections, references adde
Quantization of Nonstandard Hamiltonian Systems
The quantization of classical theories that admit more than one Hamiltonian
description is considered. This is done from a geometrical viewpoint, both at
the quantization level (geometric quantization) and at the level of the
dynamics of the quantum theory. A spin-1/2 system is taken as an example in
which all the steps can be completed. It is shown that the geometry of the
quantum theory imposes restrictions on the physically allowed nonstandard
quantum theories.Comment: Revtex file, 23 pages, no figure
Consistency of Semiclassical Gravity
We discuss some subtleties which arise in the semiclassical approximation to
quantum gravity. We show that integrability conditions prevent the existence of
Tomonaga-Schwinger time functions on the space of three-metrics but admit them
on superspace. The concept of semiclassical time is carefully examined. We
point out that central charges in the matter sector spoil the consistency of
the semiclassical approximation unless the full quantum theory of gravity and
matter is anomaly-free. We finally discuss consequences of these considerations
for quantum field theory in flat spacetime, but with arbitrary foliations.Comment: 12 pages, LATEX, Report Freiburg THEP-94/2
What is the Geometry of Superspace ?
We investigate certain properties of the Wheeler-DeWitt metric (for constant
lapse) in canonical General Relativity associated with its non-definite nature.
Contribution to the conference on Mach's principle: "From Newtons Bucket to
Quantum Gravity", July 26-30 1993, Tuebingen, GermanyComment: 10 pages, Plain Te
Torsion-induced spin precession
We investigate the motion of a spinning test particle in a spatially-flat
FRW-type space-time in the framework of the Einstein-Cartan theory. The
space-time has a torsion arising from a spinning fluid filling the space-time.
We show that for spinning particles with nonzero transverse spin components,
the torsion induces a precession of particle spin around the direction of the
fluid spin. We also show that a charged spinning particle moving in a
torsion-less spatially-flat FRW space-time in the presence of a uniform
magnetic field undergoes a precession of a different character.Comment: latex, 4 eps figure
Quantum Field Theory with Null-Fronted Metrics
There is a large class of classical null-fronted metrics in which a free
scalar field has an infinite number of conservation laws. In particular, if the
scalar field is quantized, the number of particles is conserved. However, with
more general null-fronted metrics, field quantization cannot be interpreted in
terms of particle creation and annihilation operators, and the physical meaning
of the theory becomes obscure.Comment: 11 page
Exercise-Mediated Lowering of Glutamine Availability Suppresses Tumor Growth and Attenuates Muscle Wasting
Glutamine is a central nutrient for many cancers, contributing to the generation of building blocks and energy-promoting signaling necessary for neoplastic proliferation. In this study, we hypothesized that lowering systemic glutamine levels by exercise may starve tumors, thereby contributing to the inhibitory effect of exercise on tumor growth. We demonstrate that limiting glutamine availability, either pharmacologically or physiologically by voluntary wheel running, significantly attenuated the growth of two syngeneic murine tumor models of breast cancer and lung cancer, respectively, and decreased markers of atrophic signaling in muscles from tumor-bearing mice. In continuation, wheel running completely abolished tumor-induced loss of weight and lean body mass, independently of the effect of wheel running on tumor growth. Moreover, wheel running abolished tumor-induced upregulation of muscular glutamine transporters and myostatin signaling. In conclusion, our data suggest that voluntary wheel running preserves muscle mass by counteracting muscular glutamine release and tumor-induced atrophic signaling
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