Quantum Mechanics of Geometry
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
Over the past six years, a detailed framework has been constructed to unravel the quantum nature of the Riemannian geometry of physical space. A review of these developments is presented at a level which should be accessible to graduate students in physics. As an illustrative application, I indicate how some of the detailed features of the micro-structure of geometry can be tested using black hole thermodynamics. Current and future directions of research in this area are discussed.
Cite
@article{arxiv.gr-qc/9901023,
title = {Quantum Mechanics of Geometry},
author = {Abhay Ashtekar},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/9901023},
year = {2007}
}
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17 pages, no figures, ReVTex file