Quantum gravity : from theory to experimental search / D. Giulini, C. Kiefer, C. Lämmerzahl (eds.).

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Contributor:

Giulini, D. (Domenico), 1959-

Kiefer, Claus, 1958-

Lämmerzahl, C. (Claus), 1956-

Conference Name:

W.E. Heraeus Seminar (271st : 2002 : Physikzentrum, Bad Honnef, Germany)

Series:

Lecture notes in physics 0075-8450 ; 631.

Lecture notes in physics, 0075-8450 ; 631

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Quantum gravity.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

xii, 400 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2003]

Summary:

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 m 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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

354040810X

OCLC:

52773520