Experimental Search For Quantum Gravity (fias Interdisciplinary Science Series)
by Sabine Hossenfelder /
2017 / English / PDF
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This book summarizes recent developments in the research area
of quantum gravity phenomenology. A series of short and
nontechnical essays lays out the prospects of various
experimental possibilities and their current status. Finding
observational evidence for the quantization of space-time was
long thought impossible. In the last decade however, new
experimental design and technological advances have changed the
research landscape and opened new perspectives on quantum
gravity. Formerly dominated by purely theoretical
constructions, quantum gravity now has a lively phenomenology
to offer. From high precision measurements using macroscopic
quantum oscillators to new analysis methods of the cosmic
microwave background, no stone is being left unturned in the
experimental search for quantum gravity.
This book summarizes recent developments in the research area
of quantum gravity phenomenology. A series of short and
nontechnical essays lays out the prospects of various
experimental possibilities and their current status. Finding
observational evidence for the quantization of space-time was
long thought impossible. In the last decade however, new
experimental design and technological advances have changed the
research landscape and opened new perspectives on quantum
gravity. Formerly dominated by purely theoretical
constructions, quantum gravity now has a lively phenomenology
to offer. From high precision measurements using macroscopic
quantum oscillators to new analysis methods of the cosmic
microwave background, no stone is being left unturned in the
experimental search for quantum gravity.This book sheds new light on the connection of astroparticle
physics with the quantum gravity problem. Gravitational waves and
their detection are covered. It illustrates findings from the
interconnection between general relativity, black holes and
Planck stars. Finally, the return on investment in
quantum-gravitation research is illuminated. The book is intended
for graduate students and researchers entering the field.
This book sheds new light on the connection of astroparticle
physics with the quantum gravity problem. Gravitational waves and
their detection are covered. It illustrates findings from the
interconnection between general relativity, black holes and
Planck stars. Finally, the return on investment in
quantum-gravitation research is illuminated. The book is intended
for graduate students and researchers entering the field.