Knots and Quantum Gravity (Oxford Lecture Series in Mathematics and Its Applications, No 1)

Recent work by mathematicians and physicists has uncovered revelatory connections between knot theory and the problem of developing a quantum theory of gravity. This book, the proceedings of a workshop held to bring together researchers in knot theory and quantum gravity, features a number of expository and research papers that will aid significantly in closing the gap between the two disciplines. It will serve as a guide for mathematicians and physicists seeking to understand this rapidly developing area of research. The book represents a state-of-the-art study of current research and progress. The editor is the author of Gauge Fields, Knots, and Gravity (World Scientific), a graduate level text on the topic.Baez, J. C. is the author of 'Knots and Quantum Gravity (Oxford Lecture Series in Mathematics and Its Applications, No 1)', published 1994 under ISBN 9780198534907 and ISBN 0198534906.