Relativistic Figures of Equilibrium (Paperback)

This book treats the classical problem of gravitational physics within Einstein's theory of general relativity. It presents basic principles and equations needed to describe rotating fluid bodies, as well as black holes in equilibrium. It then goes on to deal with a number of analytically tractable limiting cases, placing particular emphasis on the rigidly rotating disc of dust. The book concludes by considering the general case using powerful numerical methods that are applied to various models, including the classical example of equilibrium figures of constant density. Researchers in general relativity, mathematical physics, and astrophysics will find this a valuable reference book on the topic. A related website containing codes for calculating various figures of equilibrium is available at www.cambridge.org/9781107407350.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2012
First published:	May 2012
Authors:	Reinhard Meinel • Marcus Ansorg • Andreas Kleinwachter • Gernot Neugebauer • David Petroff
Dimensions:	244 x 170 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	230
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-40735-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Theoretical & mathematical astronomy Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Thermodynamics & statistical physics > Statistical physics Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Astrophysics
LSN:	1-107-40735-4
Barcode:	9781107407350

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