Foundations of Quantum Cosmology by Martin Bojowald Hardcover Book

Description: Foundations of Quantum Cosmology by Martin Bojowald This is the first book to lay the physical foundations of quantum cosmology, complete with an introduction to space–time physics, quantum theory, and the main approaches to quantum gravity. It is an essential guide for researchers in quantum gravity and astrophysicists interested in fundamental aspects of cosmology. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book lays the foundations of quantum cosmology, developing classical cosmology and quantum physics based on general principles without requiring detailed background knowledge in these fields. Throughout the book, the discussion focuses on the physical meaning of space–time – classical or quantum – and on the important requirement of general covariance. Various classical models are derived from this condition and applied to basic questions in cosmology and the physics of black holes. The books introduction of relevant ingredients from quantum physics makes it possible to derive fundamental features of quantum cosmology, to present the main approaches to quantum gravity, including string theory and causal dynamical triangulations, and to outline some of their cosmological implications. It is an essential guide for researchers in quantum gravity and astrophysicists interested in fundamental aspects of cosmology. Key FeaturesEmphasizes the physics of quantum cosmologyEmploys new semiclassical methods to avoid counter-intuitive aspects in quantum cosmologyPresents quantum cosmology in the language of well-understood physics modelsHighlights implications of general covariance in classical and quantum cosmologyIncludes results from a variety of approaches to quantum cosmology, as well as relations between them Author Biography Martin Bojowald is a professor of physics at Penn State University. His research is focused on different aspects of quantum gravity. The nature of the field allows a broad range of projects, some of which focus more on mathematical aspects and others on physical applications. Review So overall my feeling is that this is not a book I could recommend to students seeking further expansion of their understanding of the foundations of cosmology. It could probably be read with profit by someone with a good prior understanding of the subject, but not as a route into the subject. Apart from the lack of an index, it also has the pedagogical deficiency that there are no exercises (not even unsolved ones). From all these points of view, a much better alternative seems to be the 2017 Classical and Quantum Cosmology, by Calcagni (Springer). This is at a lower technical level, and probably seeks to serve a different readership. But for a cosmologist who, like me, does not work full-time on quantum issues, it makes a more approachable choice.John Peacock. October 2021 The Observatory Magazine * The Observatory * Details ISBN0750324589 Author Martin Bojowald Publisher Institute of Physics Publishing Series AAS-IOP Astronomy Year 2020 ISBN-10 0750324589 ISBN-13 9780750324588 Format Hardcover Imprint Institute of Physics Publishing Place of Publication Bristol Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation The Pennsylvania State University, USA UK Release Date 2020-09-17 Pages 346 Publication Date 2020-09-17 AU Release Date 2020-09-17 NZ Release Date 2020-09-17 DEWEY 523.1 Audience Professional & Vocational Alternative 9780750324618 Illustrations With figures in colour and black and white We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130090197;

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