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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This book provides an accessible introduction to the fascinating
and topical subject of black holes. It bridges the gap between
popular non-mathematical expositions and advanced research texts,
using simple undergraduate level calculations and the most basic
knowledge of relativity to explain current research. This means the
theory can be understood by a wide audience of physicists,
including those who are not necessarily interested in learning
higher-level mathematical techniques.The third edition links more
of the current research trends to fundamental aspects of the
physics of black holes. Additionally: This new edition introduces a
chapter dedicated to a selection of recent results. Existing
chapters have been updated and new explanatory material has been
added to aid in the understanding of the physics.This book is
recommended reading for advanced undergraduate students and
first-year postgraduates who will find it a useful stepping-stone
to the advanced literature.
This book provides an accessible introduction to the fascinating
and topical subject of black holes. It bridges the gap between
popular non-mathematical expositions and advanced research texts,
using simple undergraduate level calculations and the most basic
knowledge of relativity to explain current research. This means the
theory can be understood by a wide audience of physicists,
including those who are not necessarily interested in learning
higher-level mathematical techniques.The third edition links more
of the current research trends to fundamental aspects of the
physics of black holes. Additionally: This new edition introduces a
chapter dedicated to a selection of recent results. Existing
chapters have been updated and new explanatory material has been
added to aid in the understanding of the physics.This book is
recommended reading for advanced undergraduate students and
first-year postgraduates who will find it a useful stepping-stone
to the advanced literature.
This introduction to the fascinating subject of black holes fills a
significant gap in the literature which exists between popular,
non-mathematical expositions and advanced textbooks at the research
level. It is designed for advanced undergraduates and first year
postgraduates as a useful stepping-stone to the advanced
literature.The book provides an accessible introduction to the
exact solutions of Einstein's vacuum field equations describing
spherical and axisymmetric (rotating) black holes. The geometry and
physical properties of these spacetimes are explored through the
motion of particles and light. The use of different coordinate
systems, maximal extensions and Penrose diagrams is explained. The
association of the surface area of a black hole with its entropy is
discussed and it is shown that with the introduction of quantum
mechanics black holes cease to be black and can radiate. This
result allows black holes to satisfy the laws of thermodynamics and
thus be consistent with the rest of physics.In this new edition the
problems in each chapter have been revised and solutions are
provided. The text has been expanded to include new material on
wormholes and clarify various other issues.
This introduction to the fascinating subject of black holes fills a
significant gap in the literature which exists between popular,
non-mathematical expositions and advanced textbooks at the research
level. It is designed for advanced undergraduates and first year
postgraduates as a useful stepping-stone to the advanced
literature.The book provides an accessible introduction to the
exact solutions of Einstein's vacuum field equations describing
spherical and axisymmetric (rotating) black holes. The geometry and
physical properties of these spacetimes are explored through the
motion of particles and light. The use of different coordinate
systems, maximal extensions and Penrose diagrams is explained. The
association of the surface area of a black hole with its entropy is
discussed and it is shown that with the introduction of quantum
mechanics black holes cease to be black and can radiate. This
result allows black holes to satisfy the laws of thermodynamics and
thus be consistent with the rest of physics.In this new edition the
problems in each chapter have been revised and solutions are
provided. The text has been expanded to include new material on
wormholes and clarify various other issues.
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