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Quantum gravity -- an unfinished revolution

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2023-02-28 v1 High Energy Physics - Theory History and Philosophy of Physics

Abstract

It is generally assumed that the search for a consistent and testable theory of quantum gravity is among the most important open problems of fundamental physics. I review the motivations for this search, the main problems on the way, and the status of present approaches and their physical relevance. I speculate on what the situation could be in 2050.

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@article{arxiv.2302.13047,
  title  = {Quantum gravity -- an unfinished revolution},
  author = {Claus Kiefer},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2302.13047},
  year   = {2023}
}

Comments

24 pages, 6 figures, invited contribution to EPS Grand Challenges: Physics for Society at the Horizon 2050

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