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We present a general scheme for the nonlinear gauge realizations of spacetime groups on coset spaces of the groups considered. In order to show the relevance of the method for the rigorous treatment of the translations in gravitational gauge theories, we apply it in particular to the affine group. This is an illustration of the family of spacetime symmetries having the form of a semidirect productH ⊗ T, whereH is the stability subgroup andT are the translations. The translational component of the connection behaves like a true tensor underH when coset realizations are involved.
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Julve, J., López-Pinto, A., Tiemblo, A. et al. Nonlinear gauge realization of spacetime symmetries including translations. Gen Relat Gravit 28, 759–768 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02104840
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