Ever since 1911, the Solvay Conferences have shaped modern physics. The 23rd edition, chaired by 2004 Nobel Laureate David Gross, did not break with that tradition. It gathered most of the leading figures working on the central problem of reconciling Einstein's theory of gravity with quantum mechanics. These proceedings give a broad overview with unique insight into the most fundamental issues raised by this challenge for 21st century physics, by distinguished renowned scientists. The contributions cover: the status of quantum mechanics, spacetime singularities and breakdown of classical space.
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Title
Quantum structure of space and time.
International Standard Book Number
9789812569523
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Astrophysics, Congresses.
Cosmology, Congresses.
Quantum theory, Congresses.
Space and time, Congresses.
Astrophysics.
Cosmology.
Quantum theory.
SCIENCE-- Physics-- Relativity.
Space and time.
(SUBJECT CATEGORY (Provisional
SCI-- 061000
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Number
530
.
11
Edition
22
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
QC173
.
59
.
S65
Book number
S65
2007eb
PERSONAL NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Gross, D., (David Jonathan)
Henneaux, Marc.
Sevrin, A., (Alexander)
CORPORATE BODY NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Solvay Conference on Physics(23rd :2005 :, Brussels)