Quantum Space: Loop Quantum Gravity and the Search for the Structure of Space, Time, and the Universe...

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Jim Baggott

Quantum Space

Loop Quantum Gravity and the Search for the Structure of Space, Time, and the Universe

Jim Baggott

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Oxford University Press
09 November 2018

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory)

Today we are blessed with two extraordinarily successful theories of physics. The first is Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, which describes the large-scale behaviour of matter in a curved spacetime. This theory is the basis for the standard model of big bang cosmology. The discovery of gravitational waves at the LIGO observatory in the US (and then Virgo, in Italy) is only the most recent of this theory's many triumphs. The second is quantum mechanics. This theory describes the properties and behaviour of matter and radiation at their smallest scales. It is the basis for the standard model of particle physics, which builds up all the visible constituents of the universe out of collections of quarks, electrons and force-carrying particles such as photons. The discovery of the Higgs Boson at CERN in Geneva is only the most recent of this theory's many triumphs. But, while they are both highly successful, these two structures leave a lot of important questions unanswered. They are also based on two different interpretations of space and time, and are therefore fundamentally incompatible. We have two descriptions but, as far as we know, we've only ever had one universe. What we need is a quantum theory of gravity. Approaches to formulating such a theory have primarily followed two paths. One leads to String Theory, which has for long been fashionable, and about which much has been written. But String Theory has become mired in problems. In this book, Jim Baggott describes

By: Jim Baggott
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 238mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 711g
ISBN: 9780198809111
ISBN 10: 0198809115
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 09 November 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jim Baggott is a freelance science writer. He was a lecturer in chemistry at the University of Reading but left to work with Shell International Petroleum Company, and then as an independent business consultant and trainer. His many books include Mass (OUP, 2017), Origins (OUP, 2015), Higgs (OUP, 2012), The Quantum Story (OUP, 2011), and A Beginner's Guide to Reality (Penguin, 2005).

Reviews for Quantum Space: Loop Quantum Gravity and the Search for the Structure of Space, Time, and the Universe

The discovery and development of Loop Quantum Gravity has been a great adventure. Jim's story beautifully captures its insights and excitement. * Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics *