Foundations of quantum gravity / James Lindesay, Computational Physics Laboratory, Howard University.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lindesay, James.

Contributor:

J. Fithian Tatem Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Quantum gravity.

Local Subjects:

Quantum gravity.

Physical Description:

xi, 406 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013.

Summary:

"Exploring how the subtleties of quantum coherence can be consistently incorporated into Einstein's theory of gravitation, this book is ideal for researchers interested in the foundations of relativity and quantum physics. The book examines those properties of coherent gravitating systems that are most closely connected to experimental observations. Examples of consistent co-gravitating quantum systems whose overall effects upon the geometry are independent of the coherence state of each constituent are provided, and the properties of the trapping regions of non-singular black objects, black holes, and a dynamic de Sitter cosmology are discussed analytically, numerically, and diagrammatically. The extensive use of diagrams to summarise the results of the mathematics enables readers to bypass the need for a detailed understanding of the steps involved. Assuming some knowledge of quantum physics and relativity, the book provides textboxes featuring supplementary information for readers particularly interested in the philosophy and foundations of the physics"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Introduction; Part I. Galilean and Special Relativity: 1. Classical special relativity; 2. Quantum mechanics, classical, and special relativity; 3. Microscopic formulations of particle interactions; 4. Group theory in quantum mechanics; Part II. General Relativity: 5. Fundamentals of general relativity; 6. Quantum mechanics in curved space-time backgrounds; 7. The physics of horizons and trapping regions; 8. Cosmology; 9. Gravitation of interacting systems; Appendixes; References; Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 391-395) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the J. Fithian Tatem Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

1107008409

9781107008403

OCLC:

824182592

Publisher Number:

99954980447