Academic : Physics : Atomic physics : Gravitation

This collection of papers presents ideas and problems arising over the past 100 years regarding classical and quantum gravity, gauge theories of gravity, and spacetime transformations of accelerated frames. Both Einstein's theory of gravity and the Yang–Mills theory are gauge invariant. The invariance principles in physics have transcended both kinetic and dynamic properties and are at the very heart of our understanding of the physical world. In this spirit, this book attempts to survey the development of various formulations for gravitational and Yang–Mills fields and spacetime transformations of accelerated frames, and to reveal their associated problems and limitations. The aim is to present some of the leading ideas and problems discussed by physicists and mathematicians. We highlight three aspects: formulations of gravity as a Yang–Mills field, first discussed by Utiyama; problems of gravitational theory, discussed by Feynman, Dyson and others; spacetime properties and the physics of fields and particles in accelerated frames of reference. These unfulfilled aspects of Einstein and Yang–Mills' profound thoughts present a great challenge to physicists and mathematicians in the 21st century. more...

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The title is an edited work based on lectures given at a graduate school by internationally known experts drawn from classical relativity, astrophysics, theoretical and experimental particle physics. There is an introduction to set the scene and provide a context for the book. more...

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Aims to shed light upon the connection between the intrinsic structure of gravity and the principle of gauge invariance, which may lead to a consistent unified field theory. more...

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Advance Praise for Gravity's Arc "A beautifully written exposition of the still mysterious force that holds our universe together—and the even more mysterious dark twin that may blow it apart." —Joshua Gilder, coauthor of Heavenly Intrigue "A lucid book as up-to-date as the effect of gravity on the bones of astronauts. more...

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Collects classic and original contributions from leading experts to discuss one of the greatest challenges in fundamental physics: how quantum mechanics and general relativity can be reconciled in a theory of 'quantum gravity'. A key topic of debate and collaboration between physicists and philosophers. more...

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