Flat and Curved Space-Times

Ellis, George F. R.; Williams, R. M.

ISBN 10: 0198506562 / ISBN 13: 9780198506560

Edité par Clarendon Press, 2001

In. N° de réf. du vendeur ria9780198506560_new

Synopsis :

The present book explains special relativity and the basics of general relativity from a geometric viewpoint. Space-time geometry is emphasized 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.

À propos de l?auteur: G.F.R. Ellis, Professor of Mathematics, University of Cape Town, South Africa. R.M. Williams, Assistant Director of Research, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Flat and Curved Space-Times
Éditeur : Clarendon Press
Date d'édition : 2001
Reliure : Couverture souple
Illustrateur : Carfora, Mauro
Etat : New
Edition : 2ème Édition