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ISBN Number: 9780521552875
Written by: Death, P D
Published by: Cambridge University Press
Written by: Sciama, D. W.
Written by: D'Eath, Peter D.
Written by: Weinberg, S.
Written by: Landshoff, P. V.
Written by: D'Eath, P. D.
Written by: Nelson, D. R.
Location: Cambridge ;
Subject: General
Subject: Cosmology
Subject: Astronomy, Universe
Subject: Quantum Theory
Subject: Mathematical Physics
Subject: Supersymmetry
Copyright: 1996
Series: Cambridge monographs on mathematical physics ;
Series Volume: 10379
Date of Publication: 20050714
Cover Type: Hardback
Grade Level: Professional and scholarly
Written in: English
Illustrations: 31 line diagrams 7 graphs
Number of Pages: 268
This first comprehensive and coherent introduction to modern quantum cosmology presents a useful survey of the many profound consequences of supersymmetry (supergravity) in quantum cosmology. Covering a general introduction to quantum cosmology, Hamiltonian supergravity and canonical quantization and quantum amplitudes through to models of supersymmetric mini superspace and quantum wormholes, it also includes exciting further developments, including the possible finiteness of supergravity. With ample introductory material, this topical volume is well suited as a graduate text for students and researchers in theoretical and mathematical physics, and cosmology. Synopsis:
This timely volume provides the first 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. 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.
Synopsis:
The first comprehensive and coherent introduction to modern quantum cosmology - the study of the universe as a whole according to the laws of quantum mechanics.
Description:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-250) and index.
