Objectif In modern theoretical physics one of the major challenges is to find a theory of quantum gravity, the theory that should unify Einstein's general relativity with quantum mechanics. We propose a novel approach to quantum gravity, which is both perturbative and also independent of any choice of background space-time metric. The approach is based on the relation between general relativity and topological field theory. Being background independent it preserves all the basic features of general relativity, and being a perturbative approach it should assign a feasible calculation procedure to many physically interesting phenomena. Champ scientifique sciences naturellessciences physiquesmécanique relativistesciences naturellessciences physiquesphysique quantiquesciences naturellessciences physiquesphysique théorique Mots‑clés Gravity Quantum Quantum Gravity Programme(s) FP6-MOBILITY - Human resources and Mobility in the specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration "Structuring the European Research Area" under the Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 Thème(s) MOBILITY-2.1 - Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships (EIF) Appel à propositions FP6-2004-MOBILITY-7 Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement IIF - Marie Curie actions-Incoming International Fellowships Coordinateur THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Adresse Royaume-Uni Voir sur la carte Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée
