An outstanding open issue in our quest for physics beyond Einstein is the unification of
general relativity (GR) and quantum physics. Loop quantum gravity (LQG) is a leading …

The goal of this review is to present an introduction to loop quantum gravity—a background-
independent, non-perturbative approach to the problem of unification of general relativity …

The problem of describing the quantum behavior of gravity, and thus understanding
quantum spacetime, is still open. Loop quantum gravity is a well-developed approach to this …

Bibliography Page 1 Bibliography In addition to the usual data each title contains one or more
code numbers indicating the particular fields the paper belongs to (eg, <K16>, knot groups; …

The problem of reconciling general relativity and quantum theory has fascinated and
bedeviled physicists for more than 70 years. Despite recent progress in string theory and …

This book provides an accessible introduction to loop quantum gravity and some of its
applications, at a level suitable for undergraduate students and others with only a minimal …

Within loop quantum gravity we construct a coarse-grained approximation for the Einstein-
Maxwell theory that yields effective Maxwell equations in flat spacetime comprising Planck …

We review aspects of loop quantum gravity in a pedagogical manner, with the aim of
enabling a precise but critical assessment of its achievements so far. We emphasize that the …

This book concerns the foundations of Quantum Gravity, in particular from a conceptual point
of view. It provides a self-contained introduction to this topic, resting on particular features of …

In loop quantum gravity we now have a clear picture of the quantum geometry of space,
thanks in part to the theory of spin networks. The concept ofspin foam'is intended to serve as …