Quantum gravity /

The search for a quantum theory of the gravitational field is one of the great open problems in theoretical physics. This book presents a self-contained discussion of the concepts, methods and applications that can be expected in such a theory, unifying quantum theory with Einstein's theory of...

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Main Author: Kiefer, Claus, 1958- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Edition:3rd ed.
Series:International series of monographs on physics ; no. 155.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The search for a quantum theory of the gravitational field is one of the great open problems in theoretical physics. This book presents a self-contained discussion of the concepts, methods and applications that can be expected in such a theory, unifying quantum theory with Einstein's theory of general relativity.
Item Description:Previous edition: 2007.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 354-388) and index.
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