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Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell (Hardcover)
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Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell (Hardcover)
Series: In a Nutshell
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This unique textbook provides an accessible introduction to
Einstein's general theory of relativity, a subject of breathtaking
beauty and supreme importance in physics. With his trademark blend
of wit and incisiveness, A. Zee guides readers from the
fundamentals of Newtonian mechanics to the most exciting frontiers
of research today, including de Sitter and anti-de Sitter
spacetimes, Kaluza-Klein theory, and brane worlds. Unlike other
books on Einstein gravity, this book emphasizes the action
principle and group theory as guides in constructing physical
theories. Zee treats various topics in a spiral style that is easy
on beginners, and includes anecdotes from the history of physics
that will appeal to students and experts alike. He takes a friendly
approach to the required mathematics, yet does not shy away from
more advanced mathematical topics such as differential forms. The
extensive discussion of black holes includes rotating and extremal
black holes and Hawking radiation. The ideal textbook for
undergraduate and graduate students, Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell
also provides an essential resource for professional physicists and
is accessible to anyone familiar with classical mechanics and
electromagnetism. It features numerous exercises as well as
detailed appendices covering a multitude of topics not readily
found elsewhere. * Provides an accessible introduction to
Einstein's general theory of relativity * Guides readers from
Newtonian mechanics to the frontiers of modern research *
Emphasizes symmetry and the Einstein-Hilbert action * Covers topics
not found in standard textbooks on Einstein gravity * Includes
interesting historical asides * Features numerous exercises and
detailed appendices * Ideal for students, physicists, and
scientifically minded lay readers * Solutions manual (available
only to teachers)
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