What do we mean by pure gravity

In summary, "pure gravity" refers to the concept of gravity without being coupled to any other form of matter. It is characterized by a central charge of 0, meaning that it does not have any normal ordering issues or transform to total derivatives under symmetry transformations. This is seen in situations such as string theory and the Bargmann algebra. The conceptual meaning of central charge in this context is related to the transformation of Lagrangians under boosts.
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what do we mean by "pure gravity"

1-what we mean by "pure gravity" and "gravity coupled to matter"?
2- why pure gravity characterized by c=0 (c: central charge), and what is the conceptual meaning of central charge
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Central charges appear when one has normal ordering issues, or when Lagrangians transform to total derivatives under symmetry transformations. The first situation appears in e.g. string theory upon quantization. An example of the second situation is the Bargmann algebra, which is a centrally-extended Galilei algebra; the commutator between spatial translations and boosts is then centrally extended. This is related to the fact that the Lagrangian of a non-rel. point paricle transforms under boosts as a total time derivative.
 

Related to What do we mean by pure gravity

1. What is pure gravity?

Pure gravity refers to the fundamental force of attraction between objects with mass. It is the force that holds planets in their orbits around the sun and keeps objects on Earth's surface. It is also responsible for the formation of galaxies and the overall structure of the universe.

2. How is pure gravity different from other forces?

Pure gravity is unique because it is a universal force that affects all objects with mass. Unlike other forces, such as electromagnetism or the strong and weak nuclear forces, gravity does not require the presence of specific particles or charges to act between objects.

3. How do we measure pure gravity?

Pure gravity can be measured using a device called a gravimeter, which measures the acceleration of an object due to gravity. The force of gravity can also be calculated by measuring the mass and distance between two objects using the universal law of gravitation.

4. Is pure gravity the only force acting on objects?

No, pure gravity is not the only force acting on objects. Other forces, such as friction and air resistance, also play a role in the movement and interactions of objects. However, gravity is the dominant force on a large scale, such as in the motion of planets and stars.

5. Can pure gravity be manipulated or controlled?

Currently, there is no known way to manipulate or control pure gravity. However, scientists are constantly researching and exploring theories, such as the concept of anti-gravity, in hopes of finding ways to manipulate this powerful force in the future.

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