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Higher-Spin Theory and Space-Time Metamorphoses

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Modifications of Einstein's Theory of Gravity at Large Distances

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Introductory lectures on higher-spin gauge theory given at seventh Aegean workshop on non-Einstein theories of gravity. The emphasis is on qualitative features of the higher-spin gauge theory and peculiarities of its space-time interpretation. In particular, it is explained that Riemannian geometry cannot play a fundamental role in the higher-spin gauge theory. The higher-spin symmetries are argued to occur at ultra high energy scales beyond the Planck scale. This suggests that the higher-spin gauge theory can help to understand Quantum Gravity. Various types of higher-spin dualities are briefly discussed.

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    I am grateful to Ioannis Papadimitriou for the stimulating discussion of this point.

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The author is grateful to Olga Gelfond for useful comments on the manuscript and to the organizers of the seventh Aegean workshop on non-Einstein theories of gravity on Paros for the warm atmosphere and hospitality. This research was supported in part by RFBR Grant No 14-02-01172.

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Vasiliev, M.A. (2015). Higher-Spin Theory and Space-Time Metamorphoses. In: Papantonopoulos, E. (eds) Modifications of Einstein's Theory of Gravity at Large Distances. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 892. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10070-8_9

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