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The Kerr Spacetime: Rotating Black Holes in General Relativity

By Matt Visser , David L. Wiltshire , Susan M. Scott

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2009
ISBN
0521885124, 9780521885126
LCC
QB843.B55 K47 2009
Open Library ID
OL22659223M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
23 MB (24307924 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
190\190
Scanned
yes
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

Rotating black holes, as described by the Kerr space-time, are the key to understanding the most violent and energetic phenomena in the Universe, from the core collapse of massive supernova explosions producing powerful bursts of gamma rays, to supermassive black hole engines that power quasars and other active galactic nuclei. This book is a unique, comprehensive overview of the Kerr space-time, with original contributions and historical accounts from researchers who have pioneered the theory and observation of black holes, and Roy Kerr's own description of his 1963 discovery. It covers all aspects of rotating black holes, from mathematical relativity to astrophysical applications and observations, and current theoretical frontiers. This book provides an excellent introduction and survey of the Kerr space-time for researchers and graduate students across the spectrum of observational and theoretical astrophysics, general relativity, and high-energy physics.

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