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, centered 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 gauge theory, classical and quantum physics without time, tetrad formalism. Holst action, lattice gauge theory. 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.
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Subject Area: Quantum Gravity, Astrophysics, Quantum Physics
Educational Level: Adult & Further Education
Level: Technical
Features: Illustrated
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Item Height: 246 mm
Item Width: 189 mm
Author: Francesca Vidotto, Carlo Rovelli
Publication Name: Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity: an Elementary Introduction to Quantum Gravity and Spinfoam Theory
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Subject: Physics
Publication Year: 2020
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 486 g
Number of Pages: 266 Pages
