Description: Modern General RelativityMike Guidry Cambridge University Press Hardcover Unused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page. EAN: 9781107197893 Published 03/01/2019 Language: English Einstein's general theory of relativity is widely considered to be one of the most elegant and successful scientific theories ever developed, and it is increasingly being taught in a simplified form at advanced undergraduate level within both physics and mathematics departments. Due to the increasing interest in gravitational physics, in both the academic and the public sphere, driven largely by widely-publicised developments such as the recent observations of gravitational waves, general relativity is also one of the most popular scientific topics pursued through self-study. Modern General Relativity introduces the reader to the general theory of relativity using an example-based approach, before describing some of its most important applications in cosmology and astrophysics, such as gamma-ray bursts, neutron stars, black holes, and gravitational waves. With hundreds of worked examples, explanatory boxes, and end-of-chapter problems, this textbook provides a solid foundation for understanding one of the towering achievements of twentieth-century physics. Part I. General Relativity 1. Introduction 2. Coordinate systems and transformations 3. Tensors and covariance 4. Lorentz covariance and special relativity 5. Lorentz-invariant dynamics 6. The principle of equivalence 7. Curved spacetime and general covariance 8. The general theory of relativity 9. The Schwarzschild spacetime 10. Neutron stars and pulsars Part II. Black Holes 11. Spherical black holes 12. Quantum black holes 13. Rotating black holes 14. Observational evidence for black holes 15. Black holes as central engines Part III. Cosmology 16. The Hubble expansion 17. Energy and matter in the Universe 18. Friedmann cosmologies 19. Evolution of the Universe 20. The Big Bang 21. Extending classical Big Bang theory Part IV. Gravitational Wave Astronomy 22. Gravitational waves 23. Weak sources of gravitational waves 24. Strong sources of gravitational waves Part V. General Relativity and Beyond 25. Tests of general relativity 26. Beyond standard models. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3262253RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
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Title: Modern General Relativity
ISBN: 1107197899
Pages: 650
Number of Pages: 622 Pages
Publication Name: Modern General Relativity: Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, and Cosmology
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Item Height: 252 mm
Subject: Astronomy, Physics
Publication Year: 2019
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 1500 g
Author: Mike Guidry
Item Width: 193 mm
Format: Hardcover
