A working knowledge of Einstein's theory of general relativity is
an essential tool for every physicist today. This self-contained
book is an introductory text on the subject aimed at first-year
graduate students, or advanced undergraduates, in physics that
assumes only a basic understanding of classical Lagrangian
mechanics. The mechanics problem of a point mass constrained to
move without friction on a two-dimensional surface of arbitrary
shape serves as a paradigm for the development of the mathematics
and physics of general relativity. After reviewing special
relativity, the basic principles of general relativity are
presented, and the most important applications are discussed. The
final special topics section guides the reader through a few
important areas of current research. This book will allow the
reader to approach the more advanced texts and monographs, as well
as the continual influx of fascinating new experimental results,
with a deeper understanding and sense of appreciation.
General
| Imprint: |
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
|
| Country of origin: |
Singapore |
| Release date: |
April 2007 |
| First published: |
July 2007 |
| Authors: |
John Dirk Walecka
|
| Dimensions: |
232 x 161 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
356 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-981-270-584-6 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Physics >
Relativity physics >
General
|
| LSN: |
981-270-584-8 |
| Barcode: |
9789812705846 |
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