Lorentz and Diffeomorphism Violations in Linearized Gravity

@article{Kosteleck2018LorentzAD,
  title={Lorentz and Diffeomorphism Violations in Linearized Gravity},
  author={Alan Kosteleck{\'y} and Matthew Mewes},
  journal={Physics Letters B},
  year={2018},
  volume={779},
  pages={136-142}
}
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