TY - BOOK ID - 77861403 TI - Physics meets philosophy at the Planck scale : contemporary theories in quantum gravity AU - Callender, Craig AU - Huggett, Nick. PY - 2001 SN - 1107118638 1280420987 9786610420988 0511174705 0511040652 0511154704 0511302371 0511612907 0511049064 9780511040658 9780511612909 9780511033827 0511033826 9780511049064 9781280420986 052166280X 0521664454 9780521662802 9780521664455 PB - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, DB - UniCat KW - Quantum gravity. KW - Gravity, Quantum KW - General relativity (Physics) KW - Gravitation KW - Quantum theory UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:77861403 AB - 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. ER -