9780521675628: Supersymmetric Quantum Cosmology

Synopsis

A comprehensive and coherent introduction to modern quantum cosmology.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This volume provides a comprehensive and coherent introduction to modern quantum cosmology - the study of the universe as a whole according to the laws of quantum mechanics. In particular, it presents a useful survey of the many profound consequences of supersymmetry (supergravity) in quantum cosmology. After a general introduction to quantum cosmology, the reader is led through Hamiltonian supergravity and canonical quantization and quantum amplitudes through to models of supersymmetric mini superspace and quantum wormholes. The book is rounded off with a look at exciting further developments, including the possible finiteness of supergravity. Ample introductory material is included, ensuring this topical volume is well suited as a graduate text. Researchers in theoretical and mathematical physics, applied maths and cosmology will also find it of immediate interest.

Revue de presse

'... admirably lucid, very carefully organized, and I recommend it highly.' David Bailin, The Observatory

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ISBN 10 :  0521552877 ISBN 13 :  9780521552875
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1996
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