General Relativity: Basics and Beyond

ISBN-13: 9781466552715 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 263 str.

Ghanashyam Date

Opis

Many facets of the theory of general relativity have been uncovered over the past century and advances in technology enable more sophisticated tests of the theory. Research efforts have correspondingly shifted in different directions. This book provides a broad perspective on these developments at a level understandable to beginning researchers. It can also be used as supplementary reading in a graduate-level course on general relativity. The book emphasizes advanced topics and experiments.

Spis treści

BASIC INTRODUCTION: From Newton to Einstein: Synthesis of General Relativity. Examples of Space-Times. Dynamics in Space-Time. Dynamics of Space-Time. Testing the Theory. ADVANCED TOPICS: The Space-Time Arena. Black Holes. Gravitational Waves. Einstein Field Equation: Evolutionary Interpretation. Numerical Relativity. Into the Quantum Realm. Epilogue. Appendices. Bibliography.

O autorze

Ghanashyam Date