Supersymmetric Quantum Cosmology (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics) - Softcover

D'Eath, P. D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521675626 ISBN 13: 9780521675628

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This first comprehensive and coherent introduction to modern quantum cosmology presents a useful survey of the many profound consequences of supersymmetry (supergravity) in quantum cosmology. Covering a general introduction to quantum cosmology, Hamiltonian supergravity and canonical quantization and quantum amplitudes through to models of supersymmetric mini superspace and quantum wormholes, it also includes exciting further developments, including the possible finiteness of supergravity. With ample introductory material, this topical volume is well suited as a graduate text for students and researchers in theoretical and mathematical physics, and cosmology.

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Book Description

This timely volume provides the first 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. 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.

Review

'... admirably lucid, very carefully organized, and I recommend it highly.' David Bailin, The Observatory

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521675626
• ISBN 13: 9780521675628
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272