Quantum gravity: a progress report

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Carlip, S [1 ]
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[1] Univ Calif Davis, Dept Phys, Davis, CA 95616 USA
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10.1088/0034-4885/64/8/301
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
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The problem of reconciling general relativity and quantum theory has fascinated and bedeviled physicists for more than 70 years. Despite recent progress in string theory and loop quantum gravity, a complete solution remains out of reach. I review the status of the continuing effort to quantize gravity, emphasizing the underlying conceptual issues and the various attempts to come to grips with them.
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