The models of delocalized membranes

Abstract

The generally adopted approach in theory of relativistic strings and membranes, is similar to use of Lagrange coordinates in continious media mechanics. One can use an alternative approach, which is similar to use of Euler coordinates. Under such approach the consideration of thick (delocalized) membranes is natural. Membrane kinematics, which coorespond to Euler coordinates is constructed. Variables, similar to Hamiltonian variables, are introduced by means of Legander transformation. The case of free membranes appears to be degenerate. The examples of exact solutions of Einstein equations with delocalized membranes are presented.