Quantum gravity

The search for a quantum theory of the gravitational field is one of the great open problems in theoretical physics. This book presents a self-contained discussion of the concepts, methods and applications that can be expected in such a theory, unifying quantum theory with Einstein's theory of...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kiefer, Claus
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2007, 2007
Edition:2nd ed
Series:International series of monographs on physics / International series of monographs on physics
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The search for a quantum theory of the gravitational field is one of the great open problems in theoretical physics. This book presents a self-contained discussion of the concepts, methods and applications that can be expected in such a theory, unifying quantum theory with Einstein's theory of general relativity
Item Description:Previous ed.: Oxford: Clarendon, 2004
Physical Description:xi, 361 p. ill
ISBN:9780191707377
0191707376