Quantum Field Theory In Curved Spacetime And Black Hole Thermodynamics

Description: Please refer to the section BELOW (and NOT ABOVE) this line for the product details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Title:Quantum Field Theory In Curved Spacetime And Black Hole ThermodynamicsISBN13:9780226870274ISBN10:0226870278Author:Wald, Robert M. (Author)Description:In This Book, Robert Wald Provides A Coherent, Pedagogical Introduction To The Formulation Of Quantum Field Theory In Curved Spacetime He Begins With A Treatment Of The Ordinary One-Dimensional Quantum Harmonic Oscillator, Progresses Through The Construction Of Quantum Field Theory In Flat Spacetime To Possible Constructions Of Quantum Field Theory In Curved Spacetime, And, Ultimately, To An Algebraic Formulation Of The Theory In His Presentation, Wald Disentangles Essential Features Of The Theory From Inessential Ones (Such As A Particle Interpretation) And Clarifies Relationships Between Various Approaches To The Formulation Of The Theory He Also Provides A Comprehensive, Up-To-Date Account Of The Unruh Effect, The Hawking Effect, And Some Of Its Ramifications In Particular, The Subject Of Black Hole Thermodynamics, Which Remains An Active Area Of Research, Is Treated In Depth This Book Will Be Accessible To Students And Researchers Who Have Had Introductory Courses In General Relativity And Quantum Field Theory, And Will Be Of Interest To Scientists In General Relativity And Related Fields Binding:Paperback, PaperbackPublisher:UNIV OF CHICAGO PRPublication Date:1994-11-15Weight:0.7 lbsDimensions:0.53'' H x 8.95'' L x 5.93'' WNumber of Pages:220Language:English

Price: 42.89 USD

Location: USA

End Time: 2025-01-22T13:36:49.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD