EPFL Lectures on General Relativity as a Quantum Field Theory

TL;DR

This paper introduces General Relativity from a quantum field theory perspective, aiming to develop the theory using quantum effective field theory techniques and providing foundational understanding for researchers in the field.

Contribution

It presents a novel approach to formulate General Relativity as a Quantum Effective Field Theory, bridging classical gravity and quantum field methods.

Findings

Develops a quantum field theoretic formulation of General Relativity

Introduces techniques for understanding gravity as an effective field theory

Provides foundational material for further research in quantum gravity

Abstract

These notes are an introduction to General Relativity as a Quantum Effective Field Theory, following the material given in a short course on the subject at EPFL. The intent is to develop General Relativity starting from a quantum field theoretic viewpoint, and to introduce some of the techniques needed to understand the subject.