Einstein's General Theory of Relativity: With Modern Applications in Cosmology

Grøn, Øyvind; Hervik, Sigbjorn

ISBN 10: 0387691995 / ISBN 13: 9780387691992

Edité par Springer, 2007

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N° de réf. du vendeur I-9780387691992

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• Titre: Einstein's General Theory of Relativity: With Modern Applications in Cosmology
• Éditeur: Springer
• Date de parution: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0387691995
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780387691992
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• État de l'article: New

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Synopsis

The book introduces the general theory of relativity and includes applications to cosmology. The book contains a thorough introduction to tensor calculus and curved manifolds. After the necessary mathematical tools are introduced, we give a thorough presentation of the theory of relativity. Also, some advanced topics not previously covered by textbooks; e.g. Kaluza-Klein theory, Israel's formalism and branes. Anisotropic cosmological models are also included.

The book contains a large number of new exercises and examples, each with separate headings. The reader will get an updated introduction to general relativity including the most recent developments in cosmology.

À propos de l?auteur

Both authors are researchers in general relativity with particular emphasis on cosmology. They have earned the following honors: Illustrert Vitenskaps research prize (1988), The King's Gold Medal (1990), 2nd prize, Smith-Knight Rayleight-Knight prizes, Cambridge University (2003), and Research Prize of Oslo College of Engineering (2004).