Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
International Series of Monographs on Physics
ISBN-10
0198842139
ISBN-13
9780198842132
Edition
4 Revised edition
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Imprint
Oxford University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 2nd, 2025
Print length
448 Pages
Weight
1,032 grams
Dimensions
25.30 x 17.80 x 2.90 cms
Product Classification:
GravityQuantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory)Relativity physics
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This book describes in detail the attempts to unify quantum theory and relativity; the new edition includes updated content throughout, as well as further explorations of the holographic principle, unimodular gravity, quantum-gravitational correction terms, and possible observations.
The description of Nature in physics currently falls into two parts: the microscopic and the macroscopic. The microscopic world (molecules, atoms, particles) is described by quantum theory, whereas the macroscopic world (planets, stars, galaxies, universe) is ruled by a classical interaction - gravity - that is described by Einstein''s theory of general relativity. This book describes in detail the attempts to unify quantum theory and relativity, which are essential to understanding the origin of the Universe and the final fate of black holes. 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.
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