Challenging Routes In Quantum Cosmology

Quantum cosmology has emerged as a focus of research in the second half of the last century, and the authors believe that this century will see the completion of the field. While some aspects are not discussed, such as supersymmetry or loop structures, there are still challenges that remain. The authors have put forth decades of research into this field and hope that someone will follow in their trails to discover the proper answer by formulating the right questions beforehand.

Format: Hardback
Length: 404 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2022
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

Quantum cosmology has emerged as a central focus of dedicated research, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century. As we ventured into the 21st century, the subject remains vibrant and continues to evolve. The scope of results and research templates has expanded, with some recent and intriguing findings. This book, penned by the authors, presents their perspectives, as they believe that the 21st century will witness the full realization of quantum cosmology. While certain aspects, such as supersymmetry or loop structures, are not discussed, the authors identify a set of challenges that have persisted since the dawn of quantum mechanics and their applications to cosmology. Additionally, readers are invited to select other challenges at their discretion and opinion. The authors provide a chart and guidance for exploration, some of which they have worked on or aimed to pursue further in the twilight of their current endeavors. Their confidence lies in the belief that someone will follow in their footsteps, venturing into the discovery of the proper answer by formulating the right questions beforehand. The authors share a foresight that such discoveries will be attained through endorsing the routes within the challenges outlined herein.

ISBN-13: 9789814415064