Supersymmetric Quantum Cosmology

by P. D. D'Eath

Overview

This first comprehensive and coherent introduction to modern quantum cosmology presents a useful survey of the many profound consequences of supersymmetry (supergravity) in quantum cosmology. Covering a general introduction to quantum cosmology, Hamiltonian supergravity and canonical quantization and quantum amplitudes through to models of supersymmetric mini superspace and quantum wormholes, it also includes exciting further developments, including the possible finiteness of supergravity. With ample introductory material, this topical volume is well suited as a graduate text for students and researchers in theoretical and mathematical physics, and cosmology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521552875
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/13/1996
Series:	Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
Pages:	270
Product dimensions:	7.09(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.91(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Quantum cosmology; 3. Hamiltonian supergravity and canonical quantization; 4. The quantum amplitude; 5. Supersymmetric mini-superspace models; 6. Supersymmetric quantum wormhole states; 7. Ashtekar variables; 8. Further developments; 9. Conclusion; References.

Editorial Reviews

'… admirably lucid, very carefully organized, and I recommend it highly.' David Bailin, The Observatory

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