Symmetric States in Quantum Geometry

TL;DR

This paper explores symmetric states within loop quantum gravity, focusing on their applications to spherical symmetry and homogeneity, and discusses implications for black hole physics and cosmology.

Contribution

It introduces the concept of symmetric states in quantum geometry and analyzes their relevance to black holes and cosmological models.

Findings

Symmetric states are effectively constructed in loop quantum gravity.

Implications for black hole physics are discussed.

Applications to cosmology are explored.

Abstract

Symmetric states are defined in the kinematical sector of loop quantum gravity and applied to spherical symmetry and homogeneity. Consequences for the physics of black holes and cosmology are discussed.