Einstein's general theory of relativity can be a notoriously
difficult subject for students approaching it for the first time,
with arcane mathematical concepts such as connection coefficients
and tensors adorned with a forest of indices. This book is an
elementary introduction to Einstein's theory and the physics of
curved space-times that avoids these complications as much as
possible. Its first half describes the physics of black holes,
gravitational waves and the expanding Universe, without using
tensors. Only in the second half are Einstein's field equations
derived and used to explain the dynamical evolution of the early
Universe and the creation of the first elements. Each chapter
concludes with problem sets and technical mathematical details are
given in the appendices. This short text is intended for
undergraduate physics students who have taken courses in special
relativity and advanced mechanics.
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