Overview
This book is about black holes, one of the most intriguing objects of modern Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics. For many years, black holes have been considered as interesting solutions of the theory of General Relativity with a number of amusing mathematical properties. Now after the discovery of astrophysical black holes, the Einstein gravity has become an important tool for their study. This self-contained textbook combines physical, mathematical, and astrophysical aspects of black hole theory. Pedagogically presented, it contains 'standard' material on black holes as well as relatively new subjects such as the role of hidden symmetries in black hole physics, and black holes in spacetimes with large extra dimensions. The book will appeal to students and young scientists interested in the theory of black holes.
Full Product Details
Author: Valeri P. Frolov (Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada) ,
Andrei Zelnikov (Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 18.00cm
, Height: 3.40cm
, Length: 24.90cm
Weight: 1.150kg
ISBN: 9780199692293
ISBN 10: 0199692297
Pages: 506
Publication Date: 22 September 2011
Audience:
College/higher education
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
I think that this book is really a wonderful introduction to the physics of black holes ... I can warmly recommend it to any graduate student who has mastered an introductory course on general relativity and wants to learn more about black holes. Thomas Peter, University of Zurich, Contemporary Science
I am quite enthusiastic about this book, and I cannot wait to buy a copy for myself. It would be fun to teach a graduate course on black holes based on this book...it has a remarkable breadth, and it strikes an appealing balance between astrophysics, physics, and mathematics of black holes. Alexander Kusenko, University of California at Los Angeles
I think that this book is really a wonderful introduction to the physics of black holes ... I can warmly recommend it to any graduate student who has mastered an introductory course on general relativity and wants to learn more about black holes. * Thomas Peter, University of Zurich, Contemporary Science *
Author Information
Valeri Frolov is Killam Memorial Chair and Professor of Physics at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Andrei Zelnikov is Research Associate at the Department of Physics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
