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The Analysis of Space-Time Singularities - Couverture souple

Clarke, C.J. S.

 
9780521437967: The Analysis of Space-Time Singularities
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521437962 ISBN 13 : 9780521437967
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1994

Synopsis

The theorems of Hawking and Penrose show that space-times are likely to contain incomplete geodesics. Such geodesics are said to end at a singularity if it is impossible to continue the space-time and geodesic without violating the usual topological and smoothness conditions on the space-time. In this book the different possible singularities are defined, and the mathematical methods needed to extend the space-time are described in detail. The results obtained (many appearing here for the first time) show that singularities are associated with a lack of smoothness in the Riemann tensor. While the Friedmann singularity is analysed as an example, the emphasis is on general theorems and techniques rather than on the classification of particular exact solutions.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The theorems of Hawking and Penrose show that space-times are likely to contain incomplete geodesics. Such geodesics are said to end at a singularity if it is impossible to continue the space-time and geodesic without violating the usual topological and smoothness conditions on the space-time. In this book the different possible singularities are defined, and the mathematical methods needed to extend the space-time are described in detail. The results obtained (many appearing here for the first time) show that singularities are associated with a lack of smoothness in the Riemann tensor. While the Friedmann singularity is analysed as an example, the emphasis is on general theorems and techniques rather than on the classification of particular exact solutions.

Revue de presse

'...an elegant and useful account of our present state of understanding.' William C. Saslaw, The Observatory

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
1994
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521437962
ISBN 13 
9780521437967
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
190
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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