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Overview"This book discusses the notion that quantum gravity may represent the ""breakdown"" of spacetime at extremely high energy scales. If spacetime does not exist at the fundamental level, then it has to be considered ""emergent"", in other words an effective structure, valid at low energy scales. The author develops a conception of emergence appropriate to effective theories in physics, and shows how it applies (or could apply) in various approaches to quantum gravity, including condensed matter approaches, discrete approaches, and loop quantum gravity." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Karen CrowtherPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 1st ed. 2016 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 4.498kg ISBN: 9783319395067ISBN 10: 3319395068 Pages: 205 Publication Date: 18 July 2016 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly 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: Spacetime and quantum gravity.- Emergence and reduction.- Effective field theory.- Universality, higher organising principles and emergence.- Spacetime as described by EFT.- Discrete approaches to quantum gravity.- Loop quantum gravity.- Conclusion: Now here from nowhere.ReviewsAuthor InformationKaren Crowther works in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Geneva. She holds a PhD from the University of Sydney, a BSc. (Hons.), and a BA. (Hons.) from Monash University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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