A Short Course in General Relativity (Paperback, 3rd ed. 2006)

Suitable for a one-semester course in general relativity for senior undergraduates or beginning graduate students, this text clarifies the mathematical aspects of Einstein's theory of relativity without sacrificing physical understanding. The text begins with an exposition of those aspects of tensor calculus and differential geometry needed for a proper treatment of the subject. The discussion then turns to the spacetime of general relativity and to geodesic motion. A brief consideration of the field equations is followed by a discussion of physics in the vicinity of massive objects, including an elementary treatment of black holes and rotating objects. The main text concludes with introductory chapters on gravitational radiation and cosmology. This new third edition has been updated to take account of fresh observational evidence and experiments.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2005
First published:	2006
Authors:	James A. Foster • J.David Nightingale
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	292
Edition:	3rd ed. 2006
ISBN-13:	978-0-387-26078-5
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Relativity physics > General Promotions
LSN:	0-387-26078-1
Barcode:	9780387260785

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