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Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity : An Elementary Introduction to Quantum Gravity and Spinfoam Theory by Carlo Rovelli and Francesca Vidotto (2014, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-101107069629

ISBN-139781107069626

eBay Product ID (ePID)201584692

Product Key Features

Number of Pages266 Pages

Publication NameCovariant Loop Quantum Gravity : an Elementary Introduction to Quantum Gravity and Spinfoam Theory

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

SubjectPhysics / Quantum Theory, Cosmology

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaScience

AuthorCarlo Rovelli, Francesca Vidotto

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight27.3 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2014-028593

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal530.14/3

Table Of ContentPreface; 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.

SynopsisQuantum gravity is among the most fascinating problems in physics. It modifies our understanding of time, space and matter. The recent development of the loop approach has allowed us to explore domains ranging from black hole thermodynamics to the early Universe. This book provides readers with a simple introduction to loop quantum gravity, centred on its covariant approach. It 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. Topics covered include quanta of space; classical and quantum physics without time; tetrad formalism; Holst action; lattice QCD; Regge calculus; ADM and Ashtekar variables; Ponzano-Regge and Turaev-Viro amplitudes; kinematics and dynamics of 4D Lorentzian quantum gravity; spectrum of area and volume; coherent states; classical limit; matter couplings; graviton propagator; spinfoam cosmology and black hole thermodynamics., 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.

LC Classification NumberQC178 .R68 2015