Book description
Written by a well-known author in the field, this book presents a
modern understanding of the universe based on relativity, quantum
physics and their elusive combination. It introduces the crucial
theoretical ingredients in an accessible way, starting from the physics
of Newton and developing subsequent theories all the way to the modern
enigma of quantum gravity. The intermediate level presentation assumes
only a general knowledge of math and physics, adopting a
"two-level" approach: equations are retained throughout the
chapters but set apart from the main text in boxes to allow for lay
readers to understand the book.
For scientists, researchers, students and lecturers in cosmology,
astronomy, gravitation, quantum and theoretical physics; as well as
mathematicians, students, lecturers, academics and non-experts in
related fields with an interest in the subject.
Martin Bojowald
teaches physics at the Pennsylvania State University, USA, and is a
member of the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos. Having received
his Ph. D. degree from Aachen University, Germany, he has spent most of
his time since at Penn State, except for a 2-year period at the
Albert-Einstein-Institute in Potsdam, Germany. He has authored over 100
publications, including several popular articles and a couple of books.
For his work in quantum cosmology he has received the First Award of the
Essay Competition by the Gravity Research Foundation in 2003, and the
Xanthopoulos Prize from the International Society on General Relativity
and Gravitation in 2007.
