Why do we want a theory of quantum gravity?
Auteur :
Crowther, Karen
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108813181
Date de publication :
27 mars 2025
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 0,5 cm
Poids :
158 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This Element explores the motivations for seeking a quantum gravity theory, focusing on unification, incompatibilities between general relativity and quantum field theory, consistency, singularity resolution, and black hole thermodynamics results, aiming to provide a critical perspective on the definition and constraints of this theory.