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Covariant loop quantum gravity : an elementary introduction to quantum gravity and spinfoam theory / Carlo Rovelli and Francesca Vidotto.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2015.Description: xii, 254 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9781107069626 (Hardback)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version: : No titleDDC classification:
  • 530.143 23 R873
Contents:
1. Spacetime as a quantum object -- 2. Physics without time -- 3. Gravity -- 4. Classical discretization -- 5. Three-dimensional euclidean theory -- 6. Bubbles and cosmological constant -- 7. The real world: 4D Lorentzian theory -- 8. Classical limit -- 9. Matter -- 10. Black holes -- 11. Cosmology -- 12. Scattering -- 13. Final remarks.
Summary: A comprehensible introduction to the most fascinating research in theoretical physics: advanced quantum gravity. Ideal for researchers and graduate students.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Books ISI Library, Kolkata 530.143 R873 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 138090
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Spacetime as a quantum object --
2. Physics without time --
3. Gravity --
4. Classical discretization --
5. Three-dimensional euclidean theory --
6. Bubbles and cosmological constant --
7. The real world: 4D Lorentzian theory --
8. Classical limit --
9. Matter --
10. Black holes --
11. Cosmology --
12. Scattering --
13. Final remarks.

A comprehensible introduction to the most fascinating research in theoretical physics: advanced quantum gravity. Ideal for researchers and graduate students.

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