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OverviewEinstein's general theory of relativity can be a notoriously difficult subject for students approaching it for the first time, with arcane mathematical concepts such as connection coefficients and tensors adorned with a forest of indices. This book is an elementary introduction to Einstein's theory and the physics of curved space-times that avoids these complications as much as possible. Its first half describes the physics of black holes, gravitational waves and the expanding Universe, without using tensors. Only in the second half are Einstein's field equations derived and used to explain the dynamical evolution of the early Universe and the creation of the first elements. Each chapter concludes with problem sets and technical mathematical details are given in the appendices. This short text is intended for undergraduate physics students who have taken courses in special relativity and advanced mechanics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brian P. Dolan (National University of Ireland, Maynooth)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.450kg ISBN: 9781009263702ISBN 10: 1009263706 Pages: 219 Publication Date: 29 June 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Metrics; 3. Geodesics; 4. The geometry of curved spaces; 5. Einstein's field equations; 6. Solutions of Einstein's equations in empty space; 7. Cosmology and the Big Bang; Appendix A. Tensors of type (p; q); Appendix B. The Riemann tensor; Appendix C. The energy-momentum tensor; Appendix D. The Schwarzschild metric; Appendix E. Robertson-Walker space-time; References; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationBrian P. Dolan is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Theoretical Physics at Maynooth University in Ireland, where he has taught courses in theoretical physics for thirty-five years, and an Adjunct Professor at Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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