Quantum Fields in Curved Space (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics) - Softcover

Birrell, N. D.; Davies, P. C. W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521278589 ISBN 13: 9780521278584

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1984

Synopsis

This book presents a comprehensive review of the subject of gravitational effects in quantum field theory. Although the treatment is general, special emphasis is given to the Hawking black hole evaporation effect, and to particle creation processes in the early universe. The last decade has witnessed a phenomenal growth in this subject. This is the first attempt to collect and unify the vast literature that has contributed to this development. All the major technical results are presented, and the theory is developed carefully from first principles. Here is everything that students or researchers will need to embark upon calculations involving quantum effects of gravity at the so-called one-loop approximation level.

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Book Description

A comprehensive review of gravitational effects in quantum field theory. Treatment is general, but special emphasis is given to the Hawking black hole evaporation effect and to particle creation processes in the early universe.

Review

"...an extremely welcome and valuable addition to the literature..." British Book News

"...a coherent and comprehensive treatment of the research of the past decade..." Physics Today

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521278589
• ISBN 13: 9780521278584
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352