Semiclassical and Stochastic Gravity: Quantum Field Effects on Curved Spacetime

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Bei-Lok B. Hu (University of Maryland, College Park) Enric Verdaguer (Universitat de Barcelona)

Semiclassical and Stochastic Gravity

Quantum Field Effects on Curved Spacetime

Bei-Lok B. Hu (University of Maryland, College Park), Enric Verdaguer (Universitat de Barcelona)

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Cambridge University Press
05 March 2020

Cosmology & the universe; Gravity; Relativity physics; Mathematical physics

Series: Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics

The two pillars of modern physics are general relativity and quantum field theory, the former describes the large scale structure and dynamics of space-time, the latter, the microscopic constituents of matter. Combining the two yields quantum field theory in curved space-time, which is needed to understand quantum field processes in the early universe and black holes, such as the well-known Hawking effect. This book examines the effects of quantum field processes back-reacting on the background space-time which become important near the Planck time (10-43 sec). It explores the self-consistent description of both space-time and matter via the semiclassical Einstein equation of semiclassical gravity theory, exemplified by the inflationary cosmology, and fluctuations of quantum fields which underpin stochastic gravity, necessary for the description of metric fluctuations (space-time foams). Covering over four decades of thematic development, this book is a valuable resource for researchers interested in quantum field theory, gravitation and cosmology.

By: Bei-Lok B. Hu (University of Maryland College Park), Enric Verdaguer (Universitat de Barcelona)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 183mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 1.210kg
ISBN: 9780521193573
ISBN 10: 0521193575
Series: Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
Pages: 614
Publication Date: 05 March 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bei-Lok B. Hu is Professor of Physics at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and co-authored Nonequilibrium Quantum Field Theory (Cambridge, 2008). His research in theoretical physics focuses on gravitation and quantum theory. Enric Verdaguer is Professor of Physics at the Universitat de Barcelona. He is a member of the Royal Astronomical Society, specializes in gravitation and gravitational quantum physics, and is co-author of Gravitational Solitons (Cambridge, 2001).

Reviews for Semiclassical and Stochastic Gravity: Quantum Field Effects on Curved Spacetime

'This excellent book is written by two of the best experts in both fields and may be useful for both new researchers and experienced scientists who want to extend or improve their knowledge …the coverage is very extensive and the style is more on the review side … the area of semiclassical gravity is very extensive and, in particular, there are not only different approaches but also different points of view on many particular issues … the book is well written and very informative. As a reader, I have the temptation to stop all other activities and spend some time reading this book further and better learn those topics which I would like to know. And it is certain that many potential readers will find it very useful.' Ilya Shapiro, Mathematical Review Clippings 'The aim is to help the reader get familiarized with the new topics and techniques through working out some concrete representative problems. The result is a compulsive text quite useful for graduate students and newcomers.' Farhang Loran, zbMATH