Undergrad Canonical quantization of Ashtekar's new variables

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between canonical quantization and Ashtekar's new variables, particularly in the context of loop quantum gravity (LQG). It clarifies that LQG does not directly quantize Ashtekar variables but instead uses them as a foundational step in developing quantized variables. There is no established method for directly quantizing Ashtekar variables, and they are no longer considered "new" in the field. The conversation emphasizes the need for further exploration of quantization methods related to these variables. Overall, the integration of quantization concepts into courses is highlighted as a key educational goal.
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This year I’m hoping to integrate ideas about “quantization” into the course more than in the past, starting off with the mathematics behind what physicists often call “canonical quantization”. This topic is worked out very explicitly and in great detail in this book-
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Posted on January 10, 2023 by woit
Is Loop quantum gravity canonical quantization of Ashtekar's new variables
correct ?

if not in principle is there any particular ways to canonical quantization of Ashtekar's new variables ?

are there other methods to quantization of Ashtekar's new variables ?
 
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Loop quantum gravity is not exactly a quantization of Ashtekar variables. Instead, Ashtekar variables are an important step towards construction of variables that are quantized in loop quantum gravity. As far as I know, there is no direct quantization of Ashtekar variables. And finally, those variables are no longer "new".
 
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Loop quantum gravity is not exactly a quantization of Ashtekar variables. Instead, Ashtekar variables are an important step towards construction of variables that are quantized in loop quantum gravity. As far as I know, there is no direct quantization of Ashtekar variables. And finally, those variables are no longer "new".
is quantization of Ashtekar variables possible and would be a
quantum gravity
 
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