The pcGR Within the Hořava-Lifshitz Gravity and the Wheeler-deWitt Quantization

We investigate pseudo-complex General Relativity (pcGR)—a coordinate-extended formulation of General Relativity (GR)—within the framework of Hořava-Lifshitz gravity, a regularized theory featuring anisotropic scaling. The pcGR framework bridges GR with modified gravitational theories through the introduction of a minimal length scale. Focusing on Schwarzschild black holes, we derive the Wheeler-deWitt equation, obtaining a quantized description of pcGR. Using perturbative methods and semi-classical approximations, we analyze the solutions of the equations and their physical implications. A key finding is the avoidance of the central singularity due to nonlinear interaction terms in the Hořava-Lifshitz action. Notably, extrinsic curvature (kinetic energy) contributions prove essential for singularity resolution, even in standard GR. Furthermore, the theory offers new perspectives on dark energy, proposing an alternative mechanism for its accumulation.

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Galaxies
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2025-08-01
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https://doi.org/10.3390/galaxies13040085
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The pcGR Within the Hořava-Lifshitz Gravity and the Wheeler-deWitt Quantization

César A. Zen Vasconcellos, Dimiter Hadjimichef, Peter Hess
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The pcGR Within the Hořava-Lifshitz Gravity and the Wheeler-deWitt Quantization

César A. Zen Vasconcellos, Dimiter Hadjimichef, Peter Hess
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We investigate pseudo-complex General Relativity (pcGR)—a coordinate-extended formulation of General Relativity (GR)—within the framework of Hořava-Lifshitz gravity, a regularized theory featuring anisotropic scaling. The pcGR framework bridges GR with modified gravitational theories through the introduction of a minimal length scale. Focusing on Schwarzschild black holes, we derive the Wheeler-deWitt equation, obtaining a quantized description of pcGR. Using perturbative methods and semi-classical approximations, we analyze the solutions of the equations and their physical implications. A key finding is the avoidance of the central singularity due to nonlinear interaction terms in the Hořava-Lifshitz action. Notably, extrinsic curvature (kinetic energy) contributions prove essential for singularity resolution, even in standard GR. Furthermore, the theory offers new perspectives on dark energy, proposing an alternative mechanism for its accumulation.

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The pcGR Within the Hořava-Lifshitz Gravity and the Wheeler-deWitt Quantization — César A. Zen Vasconcellos, Dimiter Hadjimichef, et al. · Galaxies (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS