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The greatest challenge in fundamental physics is how quantum mechanics 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 volume collects classic and original contributions from leading experts in both fields for a provocative discussion of all the issues. This volume contains accessible introductions to the main and less well known approaches to quantum gravity. It includes exciting topics such as the fate of spacetime in various theories, the so-called 'problem of time' in canonical quantum gravity, black hole thermodynamics, and the relationship between the interpretation of quantum theory and quantum gravity. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the profound implications of trying to marry the two most important theories in physics.

Quantum gravity. --- Gravity, Quantum --- General relativity (Physics) --- Gravitation --- Quantum theory

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Quantum gravity. --- 530.145 --- 531.5 --- Quantum theory --- Gravity. Gravitation. Pendulums. Ballistics --- 531.5 Gravity. Gravitation. Pendulums. Ballistics --- 530.145 Quantum theory --- Theory of relativity. Unified field theory

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Champs gravitationnels --- Relativité restreinte (Physique) --- Gravitational fields --- Special relativity (Physics) --- Gravitational fields. --- Gravitation --- Relativité restreinte (physique)

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Introduction to Relativity is intended to teach physics and astronomy majors at the freshman, sophomore or upper-division levels how to think about special and general relativity in a fundamental, but accessible, way. Designed to render any reader a ""master of relativity"", everything on the subject is comprehensible and derivable from first principles. The book emphasizes problem solving, contains abundant problem sets, and is conveniently organized to meet the needs of both student and instructor.* Simplicity: the book teaches space and time in relativity in a physical fashi

Relativity (Physics). --- Relativity (Physics) --- Gravitation --- Nonrelativistic quantum mechanics --- Space and time

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This collection of papers provides a broad view of the development of Lorentz and Poincaré invariance and space time symmetry throughout the past 100 years. The issues explored in these papers include: (1) formulations of relativity theories in which the speed of light is not a universal constant but which are consistent with the four-dimensional symmetry of the Lorentz and Poincaré groups and with experimental results, (2) analyses and discussions by Reichenbach concerning the concepts of simultaneity and physical time from a philosophical point of view, and (3) results achieved by the union

Symmetry (Physics) --- Relativity (Physics) --- Gravitation --- Nonrelativistic quantum mechanics --- Space and time --- Invariance principles (Physics) --- Symmetry (Chemistry) --- Conservation laws (Physics) --- Physics