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Covariant loop quantum gravity : = an elementary introduction to quantum gravity and spinfoam theory /

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Covariant loop quantum gravity :/ Carlo Rovelli, Université d' Aix-Marseille, Francesca Vidotto, Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen.
Reminder of title:	an elementary introduction to quantum gravity and spinfoam theory /
Author:	Rovelli, Carlo,
other author:	Vidotto, Francesca,
Description:	1 online resource (xii, 254 pages) :digital, PDF file(s). :
Notes:	Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
Subject:	Quantum gravity. -
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781107706910
ISBN:	9781107706910 (ebook)

Covariant loop quantum gravity : = an elementary introduction to quantum gravity and spinfoam theory /
Rovelli, Carlo,1956-

Covariant loop quantum gravity :an elementary introduction to quantum gravity and spinfoam theory /Carlo Rovelli, Université d' Aix-Marseille, Francesca Vidotto, Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen. - 1 online resource (xii, 254 pages) :digital, PDF file(s).

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Spacetime as a quantum object -- Physics without time -- Gravity -- Classical discretization -- 3D Euclidean theory -- Bubbles and cosmological constant -- The real world: 4D Lorentzian theory -- Classical limit -- Matter -- Black holes -- Cosmology -- Scattering -- Final remarks.

Quantum gravity is among the most fascinating problems in physics. It modifies our understanding of time, space and matter. The recent development of the loop approach has allowed us to explore domains ranging from black hole thermodynamics to the early Universe. This book provides readers with a simple introduction to loop quantum gravity, centred on its covariant approach. It focuses on the physical and conceptual aspects of the problem and includes the background material needed to enter this lively domain of research, making it ideal for researchers and graduate students. Topics covered include quanta of space; classical and quantum physics without time; tetrad formalism; Holst action; lattice QCD; Regge calculus; ADM and Ashtekar variables; Ponzano-Regge and Turaev-Viro amplitudes; kinematics and dynamics of 4D Lorentzian quantum gravity; spectrum of area and volume; coherent states; classical limit; matter couplings; graviton propagator; spinfoam cosmology and black hole thermodynamics.

ISBN: 9781107706910 (ebook)Subjects--Topical Terms:

672728
Quantum gravity.

LC Class. No.: QC178 / .R68 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 530.14/3

Covariant loop quantum gravity : = an elementary introduction to quantum gravity and spinfoam theory /
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