Buch, Englisch, Band 176, 448 Seiten, Format (B × H): 171 mm x 246 mm
Fourth Edition
Buch, Englisch, Band 176, 448 Seiten, Format (B × H): 171 mm x 246 mm
Reihe: International Series of Monographs on Physics
ISBN: 978-0-19-884213-2
Verlag: Oxford University Press
The construction of a consistent quantum theory is among the most important open problems in fundamental physics. This book describes the motivation for constructing such a theory and presents the main approaches. These approaches include covariant quantization, canonical quantization (metric and loop approaches), and string theory. The book also covers the main applications, which include black holes and cosmology.
This new edition includes updated content throughout, as well as further explorations of the holographic principle, unimodular gravity, quantum-gravitational correction terms, and possible observations, as these are topics that have experienced important developments since the last edition.