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An Introduction to the Relativistic Theory of Gravitation

By Petr Hájíček (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2008
ISBN
3540786589
DOI
10.1007/978-3-540-78659-7
Google Books ID
e882JVvaDjQC
Open Library ID
OL23154105M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2213348 bytes)
Series
Lecture Notes in Physics 750
Edition
1
Pages
280\293
Library
Kolxo3
Scanned
yes
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11
Classical and Quantum GravitationRelativity Theory;Differential Geometry;Astrophysi

Description

The geometric interpretation of gravitation is one of the major foundations of modern theoretical physics. This primer introduces classical general relativity with emphasis on the clarity of conceptual structure and on the basic mathematical methods to build up systematically application skills. The wealth of physical phenomena entailed by the Einstein‘s equations is revealed with the help of specific models describing gravitomagnetism, gravitational waves, cosmology, gravitational collapse and black holes. End-of-chapter exercises complete the main text. This book is based on class-tested notes for courses that have been held by the author over many years at the University of Bern, where Einstein worked at the local patent office and where the foundations of special relativity were laid.

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