How far are we from the quantum theory of gravity? An assessment is offered of the progress that the major approaches to quantum gravity have made towards the goal of constructing a complete and satisfactory theory. The emphasis is on loop quantum gravity and string theory, although other approaches are http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0303185 Arxiv.org~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
Cosmological applications of loop quantum gravity After a brief introduction to classical and quantum gravity we discuss applications of loop quantum gravity in the cosmological realm. This includes the basic formalism and recent results of loop quantum cosmology. http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0306008 Arxiv.org~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
An Ode to Effective Lagrangian A brief introduction is given to the methods of effective lagrangians. The emphasis is on a summary of the overall picture, using a simple model of quantum gravity. http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-ph/9812470 Arxiv.org~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check