Quantum Gravity: Fourth Edition

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Claus Kiefer (Full Professor, Full Professor, Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Cologne, Germany)

Quantum Gravity

Fourth Edition

Claus Kiefer (Full Professor, Full Professor, Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Cologne, Germany)

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Oxford University Press
02 May 2025

Series: International Series of Monographs on Physics

The description of Nature in physics currently falls into two parts: the microscopic and the macroscopic. The microscopic world (molecules, atoms, particles) is described by quantum theory, whereas the macroscopic world (planets, stars, galaxies, universe) is ruled by a classical interaction - gravity - that is described by Einstein's theory of general relativity. This book describes in detail the attempts to unify quantum theory and relativity, which are essential to understanding the origin of the Universe and the final fate of black holes.

The construction of a consistent quantum theory is among the most important open problems in fundamental physics. This book describes the motivation for constructing such a theory and presents the main approaches. These approaches include covariant quantization, canonical quantization (metric and loop approaches), and string theory. The book also covers the main applications, which include black holes and cosmology. This new edition includes updated content throughout, as well as further explorations of the holographic principle, unimodular gravity, quantum-gravitational correction terms, and possible observations, as these are topics that have experienced important developments since the last edition.

By: Claus Kiefer (Full Professor Full Professor Institute for Theoretical Physics University of Cologne Germany)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Volume: 176
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 177mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 1.030kg
ISBN: 9780198842132
ISBN 10: 0198842139
Series: International Series of Monographs on Physics
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 02 May 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: Why quantum gravity? 2: Covariant approaches to quantum gravity 3: Parametrized and relational systems 4: Hamiltonian formulation of general relativity 5: Quantum geometrodynamics 6: Quantum gravity with connections and loops 7: Quantization of black holes 8: Quantum cosmology 9: String theory 10: Phenomenology, decoherence, and the arrow of time

Claus Kiefer has been a Professor at the Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Cologne, Germany since 2001.

Reviews for Quantum Gravity: Fourth Edition

Review from previous edition The authors own work on the quantisation of black holes and collapsing dust shells is extensively presented. Overall the presentation is balanced and without any exaggerated claims for any one particular approach. * David H. Coule, University of Zurich, Contemporary Science, Nov 2014 *