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020			_a9781107069626
082			_a530.143 _bROV
100			_aRovelli, Carlo
245			_aCovariant loop quantum gravity: an elementary introduction to quantum gravity and spinfoam theory
260			_aCambridge: _bCambridge University Press, _c2014.
300			_axi,254p.; _bFig: _c23cm.
365			_aINR _b3563
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aQuantum gravity is among the most fascinating problems in physics. It modifies our understanding of time, space and matter. The recent development of the loop approach has allowed us to explore domains ranging from black hole thermodynamics to the early Universe. This book provides readers with a simple introduction to loop quantum gravity, centred on its covariant approach. It focuses on the physical and conceptual aspects of the problem and includes the background material needed to enter this lively domain of research, making it ideal for researchers and graduate students. Topics covered include quanta of space; classical and quantum physics without time; tetrad formalism; Holst action; lattice QCD; Regge calculus; ADM and Ashtekar variables; Ponzano-Regge and Turaev-Viro amplitudes; kinematics and dynamics of 4D Lorentzian quantum gravity; spectrum of area and volume; coherent states; classical limit; matter couplings; graviton propagator; spinfoam cosmology and black hole thermodynamics.
650			_aQuantum Gravity
650			_aQuantum Cosmology.
650			_aScattering
650			_aCosmology
650			_aClassical limit
650			_a3D Euclidean Theory
650			_aGravity
700			_aVidotto, Francesca
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