The Development of Quantum Gravity (1957-1988): The Great Divide.

量子引力的问题，涉及到现代物理学的两大支柱（描述时空和引力的广义相对论和描述物质、强、弱和电磁力的量子理论）的结合，尽管经过了一个多世纪的探索，仍然没有得到解决。继ARC早期的一对富有成效的奖学金项目之后，该项目旨在继续对量子引力的探索进行历史调查，从1957年到1988年，以期通过高度协作的跨学科方法开辟新的解决方案和新方法，以突破长期存在的障碍。

The problem of quantum gravity, involving the bringing together of the two pillars of modern physics (general relativity, describing spacetime and gravity, and quantum theory, describing matter and the strong, weak and electromagnetic forces), remains unresolved despite over a century of searching. Following on from a productive pair of earlier ARC fellowship projects, this project aims to continue the historical investigation of the quest for quantum gravity, from 1957 to 1988, with a view to opening up avenues for new solutions and new ways to crack longstanding roadblocks through a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary approach.