The Universe: A View from Classical and Quantum Gravity

Written by a well-known author in the field, this book presents a modern understanding of the universe based on relativity, quantum physics and their elusive combination. It introduces the crucial theoretical ingredients in an accessible way, starting from the physics of Newton and developing subsequent theories all the way to the modern enigma of quantum gravity. The intermediate level presentation assumes only a general knowledge of math and physics, adopting a “two-level” approach: equations are retained throughout the chapters but set apart from the main text in boxes to allow for lay readers to understand the book.

For scientists, researchers, students and lecturers in cosmology, astronomy, gravitation, quantum and theoretical physics; as well as mathematicians, students, lecturers, academics and non-experts in related fields with an interest in the subject.

1. THE UNIVERSE I
1.1. Newtonian Gravity
1.2. Planets and Stars
1.3. Cosmology
2. RELATIVITY
2.1. Classical Mechanics and Electrodynamics
2.2. Special Relativity
2.3. General Relativity
3. THE UNIVERSE II
3.1. Planets and Stars
3.2. Black Holes
3.3. Cosmology
4. QUANTUM PHYSICS
4.1. Waves
4.2. States
4.3. Measurements
5. THE UNIVERSE III
5.1. Stars
5.2. Elements
5.3. Particles
6. QUANTUM GRAVITY
6.1. Quantum Cosmology
6.2. Unification
6.3. Space-time Atoms
7. THE UNIVERSE IV
7.1. Big Bang
7.2. Black Holes
7.3. Tests

• By (author) Martin Bojowald