Elements of General Relativity (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)

This book provides an introduction to the mathematics and physics of general relativity, its basic physical concepts, its observational implications, and the new insights obtained into the nature of space-time and the structure of the universe. It introduces some of the most striking aspects of Einstein's theory of gravitation: black holes, gravitational waves, stellar models, and cosmology. It contains a self-contained introduction to tensor calculus and Riemannian geometry, using in parallel the language of modern differential geometry and the coordinate notation, more familiar to physicists. The author has strived to achieve mathematical rigour, with all notions given careful mathematical meaning, while trying to maintain the formalism to the minimum fit-for-purpose. Familiarity with special relativity is assumed. The overall aim is to convey some of the main physical and geometrical properties of Einstein's theory of gravitation, providing a solid entry point to further studies of the mathematics and physics of Einstein equations.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Compact Textbooks in Mathematics
Release date:	March 2020
First published:	2019
Authors:	Piotr T Chru sciel
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	283
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-028415-2
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Geometry > Differential & Riemannian geometry Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Classical mechanics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Relativity physics > General
LSN:	3-03-028415-8
Barcode:	9783030284152

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