Quantum Space

Loop Quantum Gravity and the Search for the Structure of Space, Time, and the Universe

By: Jim Baggott

Narrated by: Nigel Patterson

Today we are blessed with two extraordinarily successful theories of physics. The first is Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, which describes the large-scale behavior of matter in a curved spacetime. The second is quantum mechanics. This theory describes the properties and behavior of matter and radiation at their smallest scales.

But, while they are both highly successful, these two structures leave a lot of important questions unanswered. They are also based on two different interpretations of space and time, and are, therefore, fundamentally incompatible. We have two descriptions, but as far as we know, we've only ever had one universe. What we need is a quantum theory of gravity.

Approaches to formulating such a theory have primarily followed two paths. One leads to String Theory, which has for long been fashionable, and about which much has been written. But String Theory has become mired in problems. Combining clear discussions of both quantum theory and general relativity, this book offers one of the first efforts to explain the new quantum theory of space and time.

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©2018 Jim Baggott (P)2019 Tantor

Well spoken, enjoyable and informative

Great content and nicely read. You don't zone out listening. Good insight into loop quantum gravity

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I loved it . it make it personal how the physicist get evolved with the theory

Great one

Too universe book I have listened too. Structure and depth was great. Didn't over whelm with history. Really hit on all the points.

Quantum Space

Excellent book although sometimes confusing
And difficult understanding where the author
Is going, but very intresting.

Intriguing!

Cutting edge thinking on front line physics. Good reading to spawn thinking. Thank you Rovelli and Smolin.