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PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-101107197899
ISBN-139781107197893
eBay Product ID (ePID)15038752694
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Number of Pages622 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameModern General Relativity : Black Holes, Gravitational Waves, and Cosmology
SubjectCosmology, Physics / Relativity, Astronomy, Physics / General
Publication Year2019
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience
AuthorMike Guidry
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight52.9 Oz
Item Length9.9 in
Item Width7.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Reviews'A timely book which offers a simple and clear introduction to the theory of general relativity and its modern applications to cosmology, astrophysical black holes, and the exciting field of gravitational wave astronomy.' David Tong, University of Cambridge
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal523.01
Table Of ContentPart 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.
SynopsisEinstein'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., This book introduces undergraduate and graduate students to the topic of general relativity, stressing the connection to modern topics such as gamma-ray bursts, black holes, and gravitational waves. Mathematically self-contained and with hundreds of examples and problems throughout, it is suitable for learning in a classroom setting or through self-study.
LC Classification NumberQC173.6.G84 2018
