{"product_id":"quantum-gravity-claus-kiefer-9780198842132","title":"Quantum Gravity: Fourth Edition","description":"The description of Nature in physics currently falls into two parts: the microscopic and the macroscopic. The microscopic world (molecules, atoms, particles) is described by quantum theory, whereas the macroscopic world (planets, stars, galaxies, universe) is ruled by a classical interaction - gravity - that is described by Einstein's theory of general relativity. This book describes in detail the attempts to unify quantum theory and relativity, which are essential to understanding the origin of the Universe and the final fate of black holes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe construction of a consistent quantum theory is among the most important open problems in fundamental physics. This book describes the motivation for constructing such a theory and presents the main approaches. These approaches include covariant quantization, canonical quantization (metric and loop approaches), and string theory. The book also covers the main applications, which include black holes and cosmology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis new edition includes updated content throughout, as well as further explorations of the holographic principle, unimodular gravity, quantum-gravitational correction terms, and possible observations, as these are topics that have experienced important developments since the last edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Claus Kiefer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0198842139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198842132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/31\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Claus Kiefer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46867326271743,"sku":"9780198842132","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0c97292c-fd0c-4bba-883f-af0c581f049e.jpg?v=1747454486","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/quantum-gravity-claus-kiefer-9780198842132","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}