Einstein's General Theory of Relativity
This book introduces the general theory of relativity and includes applications to cosmology. The book provides a thorough introduction to tensor calculus and curved manifolds. After the necessary mathematical tools are introduced, the authors offer a thorough presentation of the theory of relativity. Also included are some advanced topics not previously covered by textbooks, including Kaluza-Klein theory, Israel's formalism and branes. Anisotropic cosmological models are also included. The book contains a large number of new exercises and examples, each with separate headings. The reader will benefit from an updated introduction to general relativity including the most recent developments in cosmology.
| Autor: | Grøn, Øyvind Hervik, Sigbjorn |
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| ISBN: | 9780387691992 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 538 |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Verlag: | Springer US |
| Veröffentlicht: | 04.05.2007 |
| Untertitel: | With Modern Applications in Cosmology |
| Schlagworte: | Cosmology EFE Gravity RMS Relativity SR Special relativity Universe general relativity general theory of relativity |
Both authors are researchers in general relativity with particular emphasis on cosmology. They have earned the following honors: Illustrert Vitenskaps research prize (1988), The King's Gold Medal (1990), 2nd prize, Smith-Knight Rayleight-Knight prizes, Cambridge University (2003), and Research Prize of Oslo College of Engineering (2004).