Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics: Supersymmetric Quantum Cosmology (Paperback)

P. D. D'Eath (author)

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Paperback 272 Pages / Published: 14/07/2005

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Synopsis

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.

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521675628
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 440 g
Dimensions: 244 x 170 x 14 mm