General Relativity Without Calculus: A Concise Introduction to the Geometry of Relativity - Couverture souple

Natario, Jose

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3642270506 ISBN 13 : 9783642270505

Editeur : Springer, 2013

Synopsis

“General Relativity Without Calculus” offers a compact but mathematically correct introduction to the general theory of relativity, assuming only a basic knowledge of high school mathematics and physics. Targeted at first year undergraduates (and advanced high school students) who wish to learn Einstein’s theory beyond popular science accounts, it covers the basics of special relativity, Minkowski space-time, non-Euclidean geometry, Newtonian gravity, the Schwarzschild solution, black holes and cosmology. The quick-paced style is balanced by over 75 exercises (including full solutions), allowing readers to test and consolidate their understanding.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Requiring only basic knowledge of high school mathematics and physics, this volume offers a concise introduction to the general theory of relativity. The text presents the fundamentals of special relativity, Minkowski space-time, non-Euclidean geometry, Newtonian gravity, and more.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3642270506
• ISBN 13: 9783642270505
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 140
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