The group field theory approach to quantum gravity: some recent results

Abstract

We introduce the key ideas behind the group field theory approach to quantum gravity, and the basic elements of its formalism. We also briefly report on some recent results obtained in this approach, concerning both the mathematical definition of these models, and possible avenues towards extracting interesting physics from them.

15 pages, 5 figures, aipproc class, extended version of the proceedings of the XXV Max Born symposium: The Planck Scale, Wroclaw, 29th June-3rd July 2009

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