Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime and Black Hole Thermodynamics

by Robert M. Wald

Book Overview

In this book, Robert Wald provides a coherent, pedagogical introduction to the formulation of quantum field theory in curved spacetime. He begins with a treatment of the ordinary one-dimensional quantum harmonic oscillator, progresses through the construction of quantum field theory in flat spacetime to possible constructions of quantum field theory in curved spacetime, and, ultimately, to an algebraic formulation of the theory. In his presentation,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226870278
• ISBN13: 9780226870274
• Release Date: November 1994
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"

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