
We review the relation between Loop Quantum Gravity on a fixed graph and discrete models of gravity. We compare Regge and twisted geometries, and discuss discrete actions based on twisted geometries and on the discretization of the Plebanski action. We discuss the role of discrete geometries in the spin foam formalism, with particular attention to the definition of the simplicity constraints.
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twisted geometries, [PHYS.GRQC] Physics [physics]/General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology [gr-qc], Loop Quantum Gravity, simplicity constraints, discrete gravity, QA1-939, Regge calculus, FOS: Physical sciences, General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology (gr-qc), Mathematics, General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
twisted geometries, [PHYS.GRQC] Physics [physics]/General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology [gr-qc], Loop Quantum Gravity, simplicity constraints, discrete gravity, QA1-939, Regge calculus, FOS: Physical sciences, General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology (gr-qc), Mathematics, General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
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