Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology (Paperback)

Robert J. a. Lambourne

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Aimed at advanced undergraduates, this self-contained textbook covers the key ideas of special and general relativity together with their applications. The textbook introduces students to basic geometric concepts, such as metrics, connections and curvature, before examining general relativity in more detail. It shows the observational evidence supporting the theory, and the description general relativity provides of black holes and cosmological space-times. The textbook is in full colour, with numerous worked examples and exercises with solutions. Key points and equations are highlighted for easy identification, and each chapter ends with a summary list of important concepts and results. This textbook provides the essential background for an up-to-date discussion of modern observational cosmology. Each chapter builds on the previous one as concepts are developed, making it ideal for self-study. Accompanying resources to this textbook are available at: http: //www.cambridge.org/features/astrophysics

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Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2010
First published:	July 2010
Authors:	Robert J. a. Lambourne
Dimensions:	264 x 211 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	312
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-13138-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Cosmology & the universe Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Classical mechanics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Relativity physics > General Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Mathematics & Science Promotions Books > Academic & Education > UNISA > Mathematics & Science
LSN:	0-521-13138-3
Barcode:	9780521131384
Course Code:	APM3713