Learn LQG: Books on Loop Quantum Gravity for College Freshmen

[Monocles]

I am interested in loop quantum gravity but am just a college freshman so have none of the mathematical background to learn about it. Are there any "layman's" books out there on LQG, in the same vein of Universe in a Nutshell, The Elegant Universe, etc?

 

[Jimmy Snyder]

You might try "Three Roads to Quantum Gravity", by Lee Smolin.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/103-2149101-8311058?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=smolin+roads"&tag=pfamazon01-20

 

[FlashGordy]

Was just going to recommend that exact book. Picked it up in a charity shop as thought it looked vaguely interesting.

Got round to reading it as some bedtime reading and some parts - although not mathematical at all - prove somewhat useful in tutorial discussions.

Gordon

 

[fasterthanjoao]

I can further recommend Three Roads to Quantum Gravity, but then, I haven't come across many books wholly about LQG. It is a good, interesting read, if a little hard to get through at some points - not on any sort of mathematical level, but if I remember correctly, you'll find some parts difficult if you don't make sure you understand as you're reading. enjoy.

 

[Monocles]

Thank you very much for the recommendation. I picked it up the other day and am finding it very fascinating :)