Quantum cosmology: fundamentals v. 1 The supersymmetric perspective

The two volumes that comprise Quantum Cosmology tackle the quantum description of the early universe from the perspective of supersymmetric models of elementary particle physics. The first volume is an accessible primer that covers the basics of the field, critically discussing ideas and concepts that compriseour current knowledge of supersymmetry and supergravity. After reviewing the fundamentals, it provides a thorough analysis of a first set of quantum cosmological models. The second volume is dedicated to more advanced topics. In it, the scope for analyzing quantum cosmological models within a supersymmetric framework is broadened. As much as possible, these two volumes treat what we know, what we think we know and what we think we do not know on an equal footing.Complete with problems and solutions for each chapter, the books are ideal for young, inquisitive minds eager to embark on in-depth research in this field.They provide readers with the tools they need to go on their own, pushing them to ask the right questions rather than seek definitive answers. This two-volume work treats what we know, what we think we now and what we think we do notknow on an equal footing, as much as possible. It teaches to ask the right questions rather than to expect to find some definitive answers. Problems and Solutions are provided for each chapter. INDICE: Introduction.- A Survey of Quantum Cosmology.- A Summary of Supersymmetry and Supergravity.- Canonical Quantization of N=1 Supergravity.- SQC N=1 SUGRA (Fermionic Differential Operator Representation).- Cosmologies With (Hidden) N=2 Supersymmetry.- Obstacles and Results: From QC to SQC.- Routes Beyond the Borders.- List of Symbols, Notation, and Useful Expressions.- Quantization of Hamiltonian Systems With Constraints.- Solutions to Exercises.- References.- Index.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-11574-5
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 350
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés