Foundations of Space and Time Reflections on Quantum Gravity
Foundations of Space and Time: Reflections on Quantum Gravity by Jeff Murugan, published by Cambridge University Press on July 19, 2012, spans 437 pages and is presented in English. This book delves into the complex and evolving field of quantum gravity, highlighting the ongoing debates and various approaches that characterize this area of study. It examines the two dominant theories—string theory and loop quantum gravity—while also introducing innovative schemes that offer new perspectives on the nature of space and time.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the current methodologies aimed at addressing the challenges of quantum gravity. The book brings together contributions from leading researchers, providing insights into the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. By encapsulating the latest discussions and developments in the field, this edition serves as a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students seeking an updated understanding of the intricate relationship between gravity, quantum theory, and the fundamental concepts of time.
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After almost a century, the field of quantum gravity remains as difficult and inspiring as ever. Today, it finds itself a field divided, with two major contenders dominating: string theory, the leading exemplification of the covariant quantization program; and loop quantum gravity, the canonical scheme based on Dirac’s constrained Hamiltonian quantization. However, there are now a number of other innovative schemes providing promising new avenues. Encapsulating the latest debates on this topic, this book details the different approaches to understanding the very nature of space and time. It brings together leading researchers in each of these approaches to quantum gravity to explore these competing possibilities in an open way. Its comprehensive coverage explores all the current approaches to solving the problem of quantum gravity, addressing the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, to give researchers and graduate students an up-to-date view of the field.
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