Loading…

Quantum spacetime : mimicry of paths and black holes /

Since its inception, general relativity has been unreceptive to a marriage with the quantum aspects of our universe. Following the ideas of Einstein, one may pursue an approach that allows spacetime itself to take centre stage. The quantum properties of matter are then carried by the dynamics of spa...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Spaans, Marco, 1969- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Nova Publishers, [2015]
Series:Classical and quantum mechanics series.
Subjects:
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • A few reflections on the nature of spacetime
  • Fundamentals of quantum mechanics
  • Topology to express the quantum uncertainty of space and time
  • Aspects of general relativity
  • Properties of black holes and wormholes
  • Cosmic evolution: a black hole perspective
  • The mimicking nature of quantum spacetime
  • Topological quantization of spacetime
  • Further implications and predictions
  • Future outlook: the multiverse.