First published 2017
Quantum gravity research has transformed from pure theory into active experimentation. Sabine Hossenfelder examines this shift through accessible essays that detail current experimental possibilities and their status. She covers high precision measurements with macroscopic quantum oscillators, new methods for analyzing cosmic microwave background radiation, and connections between astroparticle physics and quantum gravity problems. The book explores gravitational wave detection and findings that link general relativity, black holes, and Planck stars. Hossenfelder also addresses the practical returns from quantum gravity research investments. Her approach makes complex physics accessible to newcomers while providing comprehensive coverage of experimental developments that were once considered impossible to achieve.
Genres: science, science-fiction, physics, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: academic
128 pages · Hardcover · Springer