Quantum Aspects of Gravity

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Gupta, Arun Kumar (1990) Quantum Aspects of Gravity. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/bq7r-ps67. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06072007-083631

Abstract

We study here some models of quantum gravity. In Euclidean quantum gravity, some of the possible consequences of including topology changes in the path integral are studied in the semiclassical approximation. The effects of wormhole interactions on the semiclassical sum are considered. The effects of wormholes in the Yang-Mills-Einstein system on the phase structure of these theories is discussed. Also, we perform the computation of some partition and correlation functions in conformal gauge, in a two dimensional model of quantum gravity, i.e., the sub-critical Polyakov string.

Item Type:	Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:	Physics
Degree Grantor:	California Institute of Technology
Division:	Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
Major Option:	Physics
Thesis Availability:	Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):	Wise, Mark B. (advisor) Preskill, John P. (advisor)
Thesis Committee:	Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:	25 May 1990
Record Number:	CaltechETD:etd-06072007-083631
Persistent URL:	https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06072007-083631
DOI:	10.7907/bq7r-ps67
Default Usage Policy:	No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:	2501
Collection:	CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By:	Imported from ETD-db
Deposited On:	15 Jun 2007
Last Modified:	16 Apr 2021 22:25

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