Hermann Nicolai
Albert-Einstein-Institute, Golm, Germany
Hermann Nicolai (right) with Matthias Gaberdiel
Date
9 May 2007
Title
Quantum Gravity: Puzzles and Perspectives
Abstract
The unification of quantum theory and Einstein's general relativity into a consistent theory of quantum gravity is a central challenge of modern theoretical physics. In this talk I would like to explain the basic questions at an introductory level and describe some current ideas and ansätze for their solution.