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Ever since 1911, the Solvay Conferences have shaped modern physics. The 23rd edition, chaired by 2004 Nobel Laureate David Gross, did not break with that tradition. It gathered most of the leading figures working on the central problem of reconciling Einstein's theory of gravity with quantum mechanics.These proceedings give a broad overview with unique insight into the most fundamental issues raised by this challenge for 21st century physics, by distinguished renowned scientists. The contributions cover: the status of quantum mechanics, spacetime singularities and breakdown of classical space and time, mathematical structures underlying the most promising attempts under current development, spacetime as an emergent concept, as well as cosmology and the cosmological constant puzzle. A historical overview of the Solvay conferences by historian of sciences Peter Galison opens the volume.In the Solvay tradition, the volume also includes the discussions among the participants - many of which were quite lively and illustrate dramatically divergent points of view - carefully edited and reproduced in full.

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Author:   Marc Henneaux (Univ Libre De Bruxelles & Int'l Solvay Inst, Belgium) ,  Alexander Sevrin (Vrije Univ Brussel & Int'l Solvay Inst, Belgium) ,  David J Gross (Kavil Institute For Theoretical Physics, Usa)
Publisher:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Imprint:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 16.90cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.508kg
ISBN:  

9789812569530

ISBN 10:   9812569537
Pages:   292
Publication Date:   05 January 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

History; Quantum Mechanics; Singularities; Mathematical Structures; Emergent Spacetime; Cosmology.

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