The universe: a view from quantum and classical gravity

Written by a well-known published author in the field of cosmology and quantum gravity, this book is an accessible introduction to the crucial theoretical ingredients to understand the universe, from the physics of Newton and developing subsequent theories all the way to the modern enigma of quantum gravity. This book assumes only a general knowledge of maths and physics, with a "two-level" approach. Equations will be kept throughout the chapters but set apart from the main text using boxes to allow for lay persons to understand the book. A useful reference for scientists, researchers, students and lecturers in cosmology, astronomy, gravitation-, quantum- and theoretical physics; also for mathematicians, and students, lecturers, academics and lay persons in related fields with interest in the field.Written by a well-known author in the field, this book presents a modern understanding of the universe based on relativity, quantum physics and their elusive combination. It introduces the crucial theoretical ingredients in an accessible way, starting from the physics of Newton and developing subsequent theories all the way to the modern enigma of quantum gravity. The intermediate level presentation assumes only a general knowledge of math and physics, adopting a ""two-level"" approach: equations are retained throughout the chapters but set apart from the main text in boxes to allow for lay r