Foundational Investigations & Astronomical Implications of Quantum Gravity

In this thesis we consider foundational elements of quantum gravity as well as it possible observable astrophysical effects. In particular investigate a background independent formulation of Matrix Theory. We discuss a background independent formulation of a holographic theory of quantum gravity. Th...

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Main Author: Kavic, Michael James
Other Authors: Physics
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/29331
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-10212009-175013/