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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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Kiefer, Claus
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2012.
Ausgabe:
3rd ed.
Zusammenfassung:
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.
Umfang:
1 online resource (406 p.)
Anmerkungen:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
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English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Schriftenreihe:
International series of monographs on physics Quantum gravity
ISBN:
0-19-162885-9
0-19-958520-2
1-280-49952-4
9786613594754
0-19-162884-0
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