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  • Quantum Gravity

    by Claus Kiefer ...
    The search for a quantum theory of the gravitational field is one of the great open problems in theoretical physics. This book presents a self-contained discussion of the concepts, methods and applications that can be expected in such a theory. The two main approaches to its construction -- the direct quantisation of Einstein's general theory of relativity and string theory -- are covered. Whereas ... Read more

    $169.99 CAD

  • Quantum Gravity

    by Claus Kiefer ...
    Series Book 155 - International Series of Monographs on Physics
    The search for a quantum theory of the gravitational field is one of the great open problems in theoretical physics. This book presents a self-contained discussion of the concepts, methods and applications that can be expected in such a theory. The two main approaches to its construction -- the direct quantisation of Einstein's general theory of relativity and string theory -- are covered. Whereas ... Read more

    $126.99 CAD

  • From Quantum to Classical

    Essays in Honour of H.-Dieter Zeh

    Edited by Claus Kiefer ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Quantum theory is at the foundation of the physical description of our world. One of the people who contributed significantly to our conceptual understanding of this theory was Heinz-Dieter Zeh (1932-2018). He was the pioneer of the process of decoherence, through which the classical appearance of our world can be understood. This volume presents a collection of essays dedicated to his memory, ... Read more

    $179.99 CAD

  • Albert Einstein, Boris Podolsky, Nathan Rosen

    Can Quantum-Mechanical Description of Physical Reality Be Considered Complete?

    Edited by Claus Kiefer ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    The work published by Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) in 1935 is a classic in modern physics. It discusses, for the first time, the central feature of the quantum theory: entanglement. In general, systems are intertwined with each other in nature; that is, they have only one common, non-divisible state. This fact is responsible for all the oddities commonly associated with quantum theory, ... Read more

    $141.99 CAD

  • One Hundred Years of Gauge Theory

    Past, Present and Future Perspectives

    Edited by Silvia De Bianchi, Claus Kiefer ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book presents a multidisciplinary guide to gauge theory and gravity, with chapters by the world’s leading theoretical physicists, mathematicians, historians and philosophers of science. The contributions from theoretical physics explore e.g. the consistency of the unification of gravitation and quantum theory, the underpinnings of experimental tests of gauge theory and its role in shedding ... Read more

    $128.99 CAD

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    A Debate in Cosmology

    Edited by Laura Mersini-Houghton, Rudy Vaas ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    The concept of time has fascinated humanity throughout recorded history, and it remains one of the biggest mysteries in science and philosophy. Time is clearly one of the fundamental building blocks of the universe and thus a deeper understanding of nature at a fundamental level also demands a comprehension of time. Furthermore, the origins of the universe are closely intertwined with the puzzle ... Read more

    $115.99 CAD

  • Symmetries in Fundamental Physics

    by Kurt Sundermeyer ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Over the course of the last century it has become clear that both elementary particle physics and relativity theories are based on the notion of symmetries. These symmetries become manifest in that the "laws of nature" are invariant under spacetime transformations and/or gauge transformations. The consequences of these symmetries were analyzed as early as in 1918 by Emmy Noether on the level of ... Read more

    $256.99 CAD

  • The Philosophy of Cosmology

    Edited by Khalil Chamcham, Joseph Silk, John D. Barrow, Simon Saunders ...
    Following a long-term international collaboration between leaders in cosmology and the philosophy of science, this volume addresses foundational questions at the limit of science across these disciplines, questions raised by observational and theoretical progress in modern cosmology. Space missions have mapped the Universe up to its early instants, opening up questions on what came before the Big ... Read more

    $80.99 CAD

  • Springer Handbook of Spacetime

    Edited by Abhay Ashtekar, Vesselin Petkov ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    The Springer Handbook of Spacetime is dedicated to the ground-breaking paradigm shifts embodied in the two relativity theories, and describes in detail the profound reshaping of physical sciences they ushered in. It includes in a single volume chapters on foundations, on the underlying mathematics, on physical and astrophysical implications, experimental evidence and cosmological predictions, as ... Read more

    $409.99 CAD

  • Kinetic Boltzmann, Vlasov and Related Equations

    by Alexander Sinitsyn, Eugene Dulov, Victor Vedenyapin ...
    Boltzmann and Vlasov equations played a great role in the past and still play an important role in modern natural sciences, technique and even philosophy of science. Classical Boltzmann equation derived in 1872 became a cornerstone for the molecular-kinetic theory, the second law of thermodynamics (increasing entropy) and derivation of the basic hydrodynamic equations. After modifications, the ... Read more

    $132.79 CAD

  • Quantum Mathematical Physics

    A Bridge between Mathematics and Physics

    Edited by Felix Finster, Johannes Kleiner, Christian Röken, Jürgen Tolksdorf ...
    Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
    Quantum physics has been highly successful for more than 90 years. Nevertheless, a rigorous construction of interacting quantum field theory is still missing. Moreover, it is still unclear how to combine quantum physics and general relativity in a unified physical theory. Attacking these challenging problems of contemporary physics requires highly advanced mathematical methods as well as radically ... Read more

    $167.99 CAD

  • Epistemology of Experimental Gravity - Scientific Rationality

    by Nicolae Sfetcu ...
    The evolution of gravitational tests from an epistemological perspective framed in the concept of rational reconstruction of Imre Lakatos, based on his methodology of research programmes. Unlike other works on the same subject, the evaluated period is very extensive, starting with Newton's natural philosophy and up to the quantum gravity theories of today. In order to explain in a more rational ... Read more

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