Flat and Curved Space-Times - Couverture rigide

Ellis, George

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0198511647 ISBN 13 : 9780198511649

Editeur : Clarendon Press, 1988

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The present book explains special relativity and the basics of general relativity from a geometric viewpoint. Space-time geometry is emphasised throughout, and provides the basis of understanding of the special relativity effects of time dilation, length contraction, and the relativity of simultaneity. Bondi's K-calculus is introduced as a simple means of calculating the magnitudes of these effects, and leads to a derivation of the Lorentz transformation as a way of unifying these results. The invariant interval of flat space-time is generalised to that of curved space-times, and leads to an understanding of the basic properties of simple cosmological models and of the collapse of a star to form a black hole. The appendices enable the advanced student to master the application of four-tensors to the relativistic study of energy and momentum, and of electromagnetism. In addition, this new edition contains up-to-date information on black holes, gravitational collapse, and cosmology.

Revue de presse :

" G.Ellis and R. Williams two seasoned and wellknown Relativists, have done a super job in suceeding to present " just the facts" and at the same time make their book a pleasure to read, even for motivated, non-experts" (European Astronomical Society Newsletter)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Clarendon Press
• Date d'édition: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0198511647
• ISBN 13: 9780198511649
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 360