Einstein's theory of general relativity is a theory of gravity and,
as in the earlier Newtonian theory, much can be learnt about the
character of gravitation and its effects by investigating
particular idealised examples. This book describes the basic
solutions of Einstein's equations with a particular emphasis on
what they mean, both geometrically and physically. Concepts such as
big bang and big crunch-types of singularities, different kinds of
horizons and gravitational waves, are described in the context of
the particular space-times in which they naturally arise. These
notions are initially introduced using the most simple and
symmetric cases. Various important coordinate forms of each
solution are presented, thus enabling the global structure of the
corresponding space-time and its other properties to be analysed.
The book is an invaluable resource both for graduate students and
academic researchers working in gravitational physics.
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