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 main 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.
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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 main 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.
Imprint | Springer-Verlag |
Country of origin | Germany |
Series | Lecture Notes in Physics, 631 |
Release date | December 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 2003 |
Editors | Domenico J. W. Giulini, Claus Kiefer, Claus Lammerzahl |
Dimensions | 235 x 155 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 402 |
Edition | Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003 |
ISBN-13 | 978-3-642-07402-8 |
Barcode | 9783642074028 |
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LSN | 3-642-07402-2 |