Quantum Field Theory and Gravity: Conceptual and Mathematical Advances in the Search for a Unified Framework

by Jürgen Tolksdorf, Marc Nardmann, Eberhard Zeidler, et al.

Book Overview

Preface.- Quantum Gravity: Whence, Whithter? (Claus Kiefer).- Local Covariance and Background Independence (Klaus Fredenhagen, Katarzyna Rejzner).- The "Big Wave" Theory for Dark Energy (Blake Temple).- Discrete and Continuum Third Quantization of Gravity (Steffen Gielen, Daniele Oriti).- Unsharp Values, Domains and Topoi (Andreas D?ring, Rui Soares Barbosa).- Causal Boundary of Spacetimes: Revision and Applications to AdS/CFT Correspondence (Jos?...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3034807929
• ISBN13: 9783034807920
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Birkhauser
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"