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Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity
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- ISBN
- 9780805387322
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
ISBN-10
0805387323
ISBN-13
9780805387322
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2315929
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
528 Pages
Publication Name
Spacetime and Geometry : an Introduction to General Relativity
Language
English
Subject
Physics / Relativity, Physics / General
Publication Year
2003
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
35.9 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
7.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2004-296148
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
530.11
Table Of Content
1. Special Relativity and Flat Spacetime. 2. Manifolds. 3. Curvature. 4. Gravitation. 5. The Schwarzchild Solution. 6. More General Black Holes. 7. Perturbation Theory and Gravitational Radiation. 8. Cosmology. 9. Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime. 10. Appendicies.
Synopsis
Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity provides a lucid and thoroughly modern introduction to general relativity. With an accessible and lively writing style, it introduces modern techniques to what can often be a formal and intimidating subject. Readers are led from the physics of flat spacetime (special relativity), through the intricacies of differential geometry and Einstein's equations, and on to exciting applications such as black holes, gravitational radiation, and cosmology., Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity provides a lucid and thoroughly modern introduction to general relativity for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. It introduces modern techniques and an accessible and lively writing style to what can often be a formal and intimidating subject. Readers are led from physics of flat spacetime (special relativity), through the intricacies of differential geometry and Einstein's equations, and on to exciting applications such as black holes, gravitational radiation, and cosmology. Subtle points are illuminated throughout the text by careful and entertaining exposition. A straightforward and lucid approach, balancing mathematical rigor and physical insight, are hallmarks of this important text.
LC Classification Number
QC173.6
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