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Quantum Gravity: From Theory to Experimental Search

By Claus Kiefer , Claus Lämmerzahl , Domenico J. W. Giulini

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2003
ISBN
354040810X, 9783540408109
Open Library ID
OL9057039M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
2 MB (2297640 bytes)
Series
LNP0631
Edition
1
Pages
394\394
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
300
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

The relation between quantum theory and the theory of gravitation remains one of the most outstanding unresolved issues of modern physics. According to general expectation, general relativity as well as quantum (field) theory in a fixed background spacetime cannot be fundamentally correct. Hence there should exist a broader theory comprising both in appropriate limits, i.e., quantum gravity. This book gives readers a comprehensive introduction accessible to interested non-experts to the main issues surrounding the search for quantum gravity. These issues relate to fundamental questions concerning the various formalisms of quantization; specific questions concerning concrete processes, like gravitational collapse or black-hole evaporation; and the all important question concerning the possibility of experimental tests of quantum-gravity effects.

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