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Taylor and Francis Ltd Elementary Introduction to Quantum Geometry 1st Edition 2022 Hardbound by Ambjorn, Jan
Key features:Presents the first elementary introduction to quantum geometry Explores how to understand quantum geometry without prior knowledge beyond bachelor level physics and mathematics. Contains exercises, problems and solutions to supplement and enhance learning 1. Preliminary Material Part 1: the Path Integral. 2. The Free Relativistic particle. 3. One-Dimensional Quantum Gravity. 4. Branched Polymers. 5. Random Surfaces and Bosonic Strings. 6. Two-Dimensional Quantum Gravity. 7. The Fractal Structure of 2D Gravity. 8. The Causal Dynamical Triangulation model. Appendix A: Preliminary Material Part 2: Green Functions. Appendix B: Problem Sets 1-12. Appendix C: Solutions to Problem Sets 1-13.