The gretest challenge in fundamental physics is how quantum mechanic and general relativity can be reconciled in a theory of 'quantum gravity.' The project suggests a profound revision of our notions of space, time and matter, and so has become a key topic of debate and collaboration between physicists and philosophers. This timely volume collects classic and original contributions from leading experts in both fields for a provocative discussions of all the the issuse.
This volume contains accessible introductions to the main and less well know approaches to quantum gravity. It includes exciting called 'problem of time' in canonical quantum gravity, black hole thermodynamic, and the relationship between the interpretation of quantum theory and quantum gravity.
This book will be esssntial reading for anyone interrested in the profound implications of trying to marry the two most important theories in physics.
Part 1 Theories of Quantum Gravity and their Philosophical Dimensions
Part 2 Strings
Part 3 Topological Quantum Field Theory
Part 4 Quantum Gravity and the Interpretation of General Relativity
Part 5 Quantum Gravity and the Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics