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Configuration space of general relativity is extended by inclusion of the determinant of the metric as a new independent variable. As the consequence the Hilbert–Einstein action takes a polynomial form.

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Katanaev, M.O. Polynomial form of the Hilbert–Einstein action.Gen Relativ Gravit 38, 1233–1240 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-006-0310-5

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• Received: 11 January 2006
• Revised: 23 March 2006
• Published: 18 July 2006
• Issue date: August 2006
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-006-0310-5

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