Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity: An Elementary Introduction to Quantum Gravity an

Description: Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity by Carlo Rovelli, Francesca Vidotto 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. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Quantum 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. Author Biography Carlo Rovelli is Professor of Physics at Université dAix-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. Table 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. Promotional A comprehensible introduction to the most fascinating research in theoretical physics: advanced quantum gravity. Ideal for researchers and graduate students. Promotional "Headline" A comprehensible introduction to the most fascinating research in theoretical physics: advanced quantum gravity. Ideal for researchers and graduate students. Description for Bookstore 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. Description for Library 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. Details ISBN1107069629 Author Francesca Vidotto Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2014 ISBN-10 1107069629 ISBN-13 9781107069626 Format Hardcover Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle An Elementary Introduction to Quantum Gravity and Spinfoam Theory Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 530.143 Media Book Publication Date 2014-11-13 Short Title COVARIANT LOOP QUANTUM GRAVITY Series Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics Language English Birth 1956 Affiliation Centre de Physique Th??orique, Marseille Pages 266 UK Release Date 2014-11-13 AU Release Date 2014-11-13 NZ Release Date 2014-11-13 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 47 Halftones, unspecified; 47 Halftones, black and white; 49 Line drawings, black and white Alternative 9781107706910 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:89092588;

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