Why do we use affine groups in gauge theory? What is the purpose?

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When we study General Relativity in the frame of gauge theory, what's the importance of affine group?

edited Jan 27 '20 at 13:48

Qmechanic

asked Jan 27 '20 at 13:45

Demolay

Why do you think the affine group is used in GR? – Christoph Jan 27 '20 at 15:33
Related: https://physics.stackexchange.com/q/175297/2451 – Qmechanic Jan 27 '20 at 16:55

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