Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity - An Elementary Introduction to Quantum Gravity and Spinfoam Theory

A comprehensible introduction to the most fascinating research in theoretical physics: advanced quantum gravity. Ideal for researchers and graduate students.

List of contents

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.

About the author

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.Francesca Vidotto works at Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen and initiated the spinfoam approach to cosmology.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Carlo Rovelli, Carlo (Universite d'Aix-Marseille) Rovelli, Carlo Vidotto Rovelli, Rovelli Carlo, Francesca Vidotto, Francesca (Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen) Vidotto, Vidotto Francesca
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.11.2014
• EAN: 9781107069626
• ISBN: 978-1-107-06962-6
• Dimensions: 195 mm x 255 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Cambridge Monographs on Mathem
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Gravity, Physics, Cosmology & the universe, Astronomy, space & time, Atmospheric physics, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory), Relativity physics, Mathematics & science, SCIENCE / Space Science / Cosmology