A comprehensible introduction to the most fascinating research in theoretical physics: advanced quantum gravity. This book focuses on the physical and conceptual aspects of the problem and includes the background material needed to enter this lively domain of research, making it ideal for researchers and graduate students.
A comprehensible introduction to the most fascinating research in theoretical physics: advanced quantum gravity. This book focuses on the physical and conceptual aspects of the problem and includes the background material needed to enter this lively domain of research, making it ideal for researchers and graduate students.
Carlo Rovelli is Professor of Physics at Université d'Aix-Marseille, where he directs the gravity research group. He is one of the founders of loop quantum gravity theory.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface Part I. Foundations: 1. Spacetime as a quantum object 2. Physics without time 3. Gravity 4. Classical discretization Part II. The 3D Theory: 5. 3D Euclidean theory 6. Bubbles and cosmological constant Part III. The Real World: 7. The real world: 4D Lorentzian theory 8. Classical limit 9. Matter Part IV. Physical Applications: 10. Black holes 11. Cosmology 12. Scattering 13. Final remarks References Index.
Preface Part I. Foundations: 1. Spacetime as a quantum object 2. Physics without time 3. Gravity 4. Classical discretization Part II. The 3D Theory: 5. 3D Euclidean theory 6. Bubbles and cosmological constant Part III. The Real World: 7. The real world: 4D Lorentzian theory 8. Classical limit 9. Matter Part IV. Physical Applications: 10. Black holes 11. Cosmology 12. Scattering 13. Final remarks References Index.
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