Comments on Theoretical Problems in Nonsymmetric Gravitational Theory
N. J. Cornish, J. W. Moffat
TL;DR
This paper refutes previous claims that nonsymmetric gravitational theory (NGT) is untenable, demonstrating that it can produce finite, positive gravitational radiation flux when properly analyzed.
Contribution
It corrects prior misconceptions by providing an accurate analysis of wave propagation and asymptotic behavior in NGT, establishing its physical viability.
Findings
Gravitational radiation flux in NGT is finite and positive.
Previous claims of ghost modes and bad asymptotics are based on incorrect analysis.
NGT remains a physically consistent theory when properly examined.
Abstract
Damour, Deser and McCarthy have claimed that the nonsymmetric gravitational theory (NGT) is untenable due to curvature coupled ghost modes and bad asymptotic behavior. This claim is false for it is based on a physically inaccurate treatment of wave propagation on a curved background and an incorrect method for extracting asymptotic behavior. We show that the flux of gravitational radiation in NGT is finite in magnitude and positive in sign.
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