James A. Foster,
J. David Nightingale
Springer New York
3e druk, 2005
9780387260785
A Short Course in General Relativity
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Paperback, 292 blz.
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Engels
Springer New York |
3e druk, 2005
ISBN13: 9780387260785
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Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
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Samenvatting
Suitable for a one-semester course in general relativity for senior undergraduates or beginning graduate students, this text clarifies the mathematical aspects of Einstein's theory of relativity without sacrificing physical understanding.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780387260785
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:292
Uitgever:Springer New York
Druk:3
Inhoudsopgave
Introduction
1 Vector and tensor fields.- 2 The spacetime of general relativity and paths of particles.- 3 Field equations and curvature.- 4 Physics in the vicinity of a massive object.- 5 Gravitational radiation.- 6 Elements of cosmology
Appendices
A Special relativity review.- B The Chinese connection.- C Tensors and Manifolds.- Solutions.- References.- Index
1 Vector and tensor fields.- 2 The spacetime of general relativity and paths of particles.- 3 Field equations and curvature.- 4 Physics in the vicinity of a massive object.- 5 Gravitational radiation.- 6 Elements of cosmology
Appendices
A Special relativity review.- B The Chinese connection.- C Tensors and Manifolds.- Solutions.- References.- Index