Produktbeschreibung zu Quantum Gravity
Book presenting the loop and spinfoam approach to quantum gravity,
for graduates and researchers.
Quantum gravity is perhaps the most important open problem in
fundamental physics. It is the problem of merging quantum mechanics
and general relativity, the two great conceptual revolutions in the
physics of the twentieth century. The loop and spinfoam approach,
presented in this book, is one of the leading research programs in
the field. The first part of the book discusses the reformulation
of the basis of classical and quantum Hamiltonian physics required
by general relativity. The second part covers the basic technical
research directions. Appendices include a detailed history of the
subject of quantum gravity, hard-to-find mathematical material, and
a discussion of some philosophical issues raised by the subject.
This fascinating text is ideal for graduate students entering the
field, as well as researchers already working in quantum gravity.
It will also appeal to philosophers and other scholars interested
in the nature of space and time.
Produktinformation
- Verlag: Cambridge University Press
- 2004
- Ausstattung/Bilder: 2004. 455 p.
- Seitenzahl: 484
- Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 248mm x 172mm x 32mm
- Gewicht: 788g
- ISBN-13: 9780521715966
- ISBN-10: 0521715962
- Best.Nr.: 23117679
'In spite of its sociological success string theory is still far from a solution of the problem of quantum gravity which should be considered as wide open. The book of Carlo Rovelli provides the basis, both at the technical and the conceptual level, for research in this fundamental problem of physics. The basic issues are clearly and deeply analyzed without any dogmatic stand and with great freedom of thoughts resulting in an invaluable opportunity to learn and think for both mathematicians and physicists.' Alain Connes, Collège de France, I.H.E.S. and Vanderbilt University
'In spite of its sociological success string theory is still far from a solution of the problem of quantum gravity which should be considered as wide open. The book of Carlo Rovelli provides the basis, both at the technical and the conceptual level, for research in this fundamental problem of physics. The basic issues are clearly and deeply analyzed without any dogmatic stand and with great freedom of thoughts resulting in an invaluable opportunity to learn and think for both mathematicians and physicists.' Alain Connes, College de France, I.H.E.S. and Vanderbilt University 'This is a truly great book! ... a must for someone interested in quantum gravity.' Mathematical Reviews '... written very carefully and can be recommended highly to anybody interested in the broad field and in conceptual issues of quantum gravity ... experts ... will find many new and clear notes of the author's view of loop quantum gravity as one of its founders ... a non-expert reader, after working through the book, will be well prepared to read up further details in research or review articles ...' General Relativity and Gravitation Journal
Carlo Rovelli was born in Verona, Italy, in 1956 and obtained his Ph.D. in Physics in Padua in 1986. In 1996, he was awarded the Xanthopoulos International Prize, for the development of the loop approach to quantum gravity and for research on the foundation of the physics of space and time. Over the years he has taught and worked in the University of Pittsburgh; Universite de la Mediterranee, Marseille; and Universit... La Sapienza, Rome. Professor Rovelli's main research interests lie in general relativity, gravitational physics, and the philosophy of space and time. He has had over 100 articles published in international journals in physics and has written contributions for major encyclopedias.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface
Acknowledgements
Terminology and notation
Part I. Relativistic Foundations: 1. General ideas and heuristic picture
2. General relativity
3. Mechanics
4. Hamiltonian general relativity
5. Quantum mechanics
Part II. Loop Quantum Gravity: 6. Quantum space
7. Dynamics and matter
8. Applications
9. Quantum spacetime: spinfoams
10. Conclusion
Part III. Appendices: References
Index.
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