General Relativity: An Introduction for Physicists

By Michael P. Hobson, G.P. Efstathiou, A.N. Lasenby

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After reviewing the basic concept of general relativity, this introduction discusses its mathematical background, including the necessary tools of tensor calculus and differential geometry. These tools are used to develop the topic of special relativity and to discuss electromagnetism in Minkowski spacetime. Gravitation as spacetime curvature is introduced and the field equations of general relativity derived. After applying the theory to a wide range of physical situations, the book concludes with a brief discussion of classical field theory and the derivation of general relativity from a variational principle.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0521829518

ISBN13:9780521829519

Release Date:March 2006

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:592 Pages

Weight:3.00 lbs.

Dimensions:1.5" x 6.9" x 9.7"

Related Subjects

Astronomy & Space Science Cosmology Education & Reference Mathematical Physics Physics Relativity Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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