Quantum cosmology [electronic resource] : the supersymmetric perspective. Volume 1, Fundamentals / Paulo Vargas Moniz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moniz, Paulo Vargas.

Series:

Lecture notes in physics ; 803.

Lecture notes in physics, 0075-8450 ; 803

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Quantum cosmology.

Supersymmetry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XII, 350 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2010.

Place of Publication:

Heidelberg : Springer, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The two volumes that comprise Quantum Cosmology tackle the quantum description of the early universe from the perspective of supersymmetric models of elementary particle physics. The first volume is an accessible primer that covers the basics of the field, critically discussing ideas and concepts that comprise our current knowledge of supersymmetry and supergravity. After reviewing the fundamentals, it provides a thorough analysis of a first set of quantum cosmological models. The second volume is dedicated to more advanced topics. In it, the scope for analyzing quantum cosmological models within a supersymmetric framework is broadened. As much as possible, these two volumes treat what we know, what we think we know and what we think we do not know on an equal footing. Complete with problems and solutions for each chapter, the books are ideal for young, inquisitive minds eager to embark on in-depth research in this field. They provide readers with the tools they need to go on their own, pushing them to ask the right questions rather than seek definitive answers.

Contents:

Overview

A Review of Essentials

A Survey of Quantum Cosmology

A Summary of Supersymmetry and Supergravity

Canonical Quantization of N = 1 Supergravity

Supersymmetric Quantum Cosmology

SQC N=1 SUGRA (Fermionic Differential Operator Representation) Supersymmetric quantum cosmology (SQC) SQC String duality!N=1 SUGRA!SQC String duality!N=1 SUGRA Superstring Superstring!Bosonic sector Superstring!N=2 SQC Superstring!Bosonic sector!N=2 SQC SQC!fermionic differential operator representation Fermionic differential operator representation

Cosmologies with (Hidden) N=2 Supersymmetry

Points of Departure

Obstacles and Results: From QC to SQC

Routes Beyond the Borders.

Notes:

Description based on: Vol. 2, published 2010.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613560001

9781280382093

1280382090

9783642115752

3642115756