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1 online resource (xiv, 351 pages) |
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Lecture notes in physics, 1616-6361 ; 803 |
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Lecture notes in physics ; 803. 0075-8450
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| Contents |
Note continued: 4.2.3. Including (Super) Matter. General Formalism -- Problems -- Refernces -- pt. III Supersymmetric Quantum Cosmology -- 5. SQC N=1 SUGRA (Fermionic Differential Operator Representation) -- 5.1. FRW Models -- 5.1.1. FRW Minisuperspace Reduction Ansatise -- 5.1.2. FRW Quantum States for the Vacuum Case -- 5.1.3. SUSY (FRW) Quantum States with Cosmological Constant -- 5.1.4. Scalar Supermultiplets and Superpotential -- 5.1.5. Vector Supermultiplets -- 5.2. Bianchi (Class A) Models -- 5.2.1. Minisuperspace Reduction Method -- 5.2.2. Applying the Lorentz Constraint -- 5.2.3. Supersymmetric Vacuum Case -- Problems -- References -- 6. Cosmologies with (Hidden) N=2 Supersymmetry -- 6.1. Minisuperspaces from General Relativity -- 6.1.1. N=2 Supersymmetric Cosmologies -- 6.1.2. Empty Matter Sector -- 6.1.3. Barotropic Fluid Matter -- 6.1.4. Complex Scalar Field -- 6.1.5. Gauge Fields -- 6.2. Superstring Scnarios and Duality Transformations -- 6.2.1. N=2 SUSY Bianchi Models from the Heterotic String -- 6.2.2. P-Brane Backrounds -- 6.2.3. Induced Gravity Scenarios -- 6.2.4. Brans-Dicke Theory -- Problems -- References -- pt. IV Points of Departure -- 7. Obstacles and Results: From QC To SQC -- 7.1. Quantum Cosmoloygy -- 7.2. Supergravity -- 7.3. Supersymmetric quantum Cosmology -- 7.3.1. FRW Models -- 7.3.2. Spatial Anisotropy -- References -- 8. Routes Beyond the Borders -- References -- A. List of Symbols, Notation, and Useful Experssions -- A.1. List of Symbols -- A.2. Conventions and Notation -- A.3. About Spinors -- A.3.1. Spinor Representations of the Lorentz Group -- A.3.2. Dirac and Majorana Spinors -- A.4. Useful Expressions -- A.4.1. Metric and Tetrad -- A.4.2. Connections and Torsion -- A.4.3. Covariant Derivatives -- A.4.4. (Gravitational) Canonical Momenta -- A.4.5. Curvature |
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Note continued: A.4.6. Decomposition with Four-Component Spinors -- A.4.7. Equations Used in Chap. 4 of Vol. II -- References -- B. Quantization of Hamiltonian Systems with Constraints -- B.1. Primary and Secondary Constraints -- B.1.1. Secondary Constraints -- B.1.2. Secondary Constraints -- B.2. First and Second Class Constraints -- B.3. Dirac Bracket and Quantization -- Reference -- C. Solutions to Exercises -- References |
| Summary |
The two volumes that comprise Quantum Cosmology tackle quantum description of the early universe from the perspective of supersymmetirc models of elementary particle physics |
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The first volume is an accessible primer that covers the basics of the field, critically discussing ideas and concepts that comprise our current knowledge of supersymmetry and supergravity. After reviewing the fundamentals, it provides a thorough analysis of a first set of quantum cosmological models. The second volume is dedicated to more advanced topics. In it, the scope for analyzing quantum cosmological models, within a supersymmetric frame-work is broadened |
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As much as possible, these two volumes treat what we know, what we think we know and what we think we do not know on an equal footing. Complete with problems and solutions for each chapter, the books are ideal for young, inquisitive minds eager to embark on in-depth research in this field. They provide readers with the tools they need to go on their own, pushing them to ask the right questions rather than seek definitive answers. --Book Jacket |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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English |
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Print version record |
| In |
Springer eBooks |
| Subject |
Quantum cosmology.
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Supersymmetry.
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Quantum theory.
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Quantum Theory
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Physique.
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Quantum cosmology
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Supersymmetry
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783642115752 |
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3642115756 |
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1280382090 |
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9781280382093 |
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9786613560001 |
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6613560006 |
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