Symmetry in Classical and Quantum Gravity and Field Theory
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 3283
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry is arguably one of the most important features of nature, and the theories that describe it include classical and quantum field theories. Symmetry provides elegant conceptual clarity about the nature and structure of these theories. Its importance, however, is not only limited to the conceptual realm. It also has a crucial role at the computational level. In fact, many of the results that are rather easily computed using symmetry methods are either quite difficult or even impossible to come by without utilizing symmetry.
The deep connection between symmetries and mathematics, particularly algebra, group theory and topology, is another aspect that renders symmetry a fascinating investigated subject not only limited to physicists but also relative to mathematicians. Symmetry is also a central topic in the philosophy of physics. In particular, spacetime and internal symmetries are subjects of much philosophical arguments and speculations about the nature of physical reality.
As it is clear from the title, this Special Issue of Symmetry features articles about the physical, mathematical and conceptual role of symmetry in quantum theory and gravity and, in particular, in classical gravity, quantum gravity, high energy physics, black holes and cosmology. We are cordially inviting colleagues, physicists, mathematicians and philosophers of science to submit their works with regard to the above subject to this Special Issue.
Dr. Saeed Rastgoo
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- classical and quantum gravity
- quantum field theory
- symmetry and group theory
- classical and quantum cosmology
- classical and quantum black holes lie groups
- diffeomorphisms
- constrained and gauge systems
- path integral and BRST quantization
