Published January 2005 | Version v1
Journal article

Loop quantum geometry: a primer

  • 1. Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, A. Postal 70-543, Mexico D.F. 04510 (Mexico)

Description

This is the written version of a lecture given at the 'VI Mexican School of Gravitation and Mathematical Physics' (Nov 21-27, 2004, Playa del Carmen, Mexico), introducing the basics of Loop Quantum Geometry. The purpose of the written contribution is to provide a Primer version, that is, a first entry into Loop Quantum Gravity and to present at the same time a friendly guide to the existing pedagogical literature on the subject. This account is geared towards graduate students and non-experts interested in learning the basics of the subject

Availability note (English)

Available online at http://stacks.iop.org/1742-6596/24/1/jpconf5_24_001.pdf or at the Web site for the Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online) (ISSN 1742-6596) http://www.iop.org/

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online)
Journal Volume
24
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 1-22
ISSN
1742-6596

Conference

Title
6. Mexican school on gravitation and mathematical physics
Dates
21-27 Nov 2004
Place
Quintana Roo (Mexico)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
37053885
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
FEYNMAN DIAGRAM; GEOMETRY; GRAVITATION; LECTURES; QUANTUM GRAVITY
Descriptors DEC
DIAGRAMS; DOCUMENT TYPES; FIELD THEORIES; INFORMATION; MATHEMATICS; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY