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OverviewOne of the open challenges in fundamental physics is to combine Einstein's theory of general relativity with the principles of quantum mechancis. In this thesis, the question is raised whether metric quantum gravity could be fundamental in the spirit of Steven Weinberg's seminal asymptotic safety conjecture, and if so, what are the consequences for the physics of small, possibly Planck-size black holes? To address the first question, new techniques are provided which allow, for the first time, a self-consistent study of high-order polynomial actions including up to 34 powers in the Ricci scalar. These novel insights are then exploited to explain quantum gravity effects in black holes, including their horizon and causal structure, conformal scaling, evaporation, and the thermodynamics of quantum space-time. Results indicate upper limits on black hole temperature, and the existence of small black holes based on asymptotic safety for gravity and thermodynamical arguments. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kevin FallsPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 2013 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 4.321kg ISBN: 9783319012933ISBN 10: 3319012932 Pages: 185 Publication Date: 11 December 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- The Renormalisation group.- The flow of F(R) gravity.- Black hole space-times.- Thermodynamics of space-time.- Black hole thermodynamics under the microscope.- Conclusion.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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