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The geometry of dynamical triangulations

By Jan Ambjørn , Mauro Carfora , Annalisa Marzuoli

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
1997
ISBN
3540633308, 9783540633303
ISSN
0940-7677
LCC
QC178 .A47 1997
Open Library ID
OL688942M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11042835 bytes)
Series
Lecture notes in physics. Monographs New series m m50
Edition
1
Pages
204\204
Library
Kingdwarf
Scanned
yes
Time added
2010-01-07 06:59:20

Description

This book analyses the geometrical aspects of the simplicial quantum gravity model known as the dynamical triangulations approach. A compact and convenient account is given both to introduce the non-expert reader to the spirit of the subject and to provide a well-chosen mathematical route to the heart of the matter for the expert. The techniques described are novel and allow points of current interest in the subject of simplicial quantum gravity to be addressed. Linear manifolds and entropy estimates of the number of triangulations of 3and 4-manifolds are discussed. Continuum physics is recovered through scaling limits and computer simulation is used to study simplicial quantum gravity extensively. The beginner will appreciate the introduction to the field, the expert a comprehensive account of recent results and developments.

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