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100			_aAshtekar, Abhay
245			_aLoop quantum gravity : the first 30 years
260			_bWorld Scientific, _c2017 _aNew Jersey:
300			_aviii, 309 p. _bill. _c25 cm.
365			_aUSD _b58.00/ Rs. 3857.00
440			_a100 years of general relativity
520			_aOver the last decade, several important advances have occurred, that include the continuum and classical limit of the non-perturbative theory on the conceptual side, and concrete ideas on confronting quantum gravity with observations in cosmology. This volume takes the reader from basics to recent advances, thereby bridging an important gap. It presents a snapshot of the state-of-the-art in loop quantum gravity from the perspective of young leading researchers. The goal is two-fold: to provide a contemporary introduction to the entire field for students and post-docs and, an overview of the current status for more senior researchers. These overviews present the latest developments that are not discussed in existing books, particularly the applications to the cosmology of the early universe and quantum aspects of black holes.
650			_aQuantum gravity
650			_aQuantum cosmology
650			_aQuantum theory
650			_aSpin networks
650			_aSpinfoam gravity
700			_aPullin, Jorge
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