Relativity and Gravitation - Rilegato

Tourrenc, Philippe

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0521450756 ISBN 13: 9780521450751

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1997

Riassunto

The book, first published in 1997, presents, in a condensed form, all aspects of special relativity (Part I) and relativistic gravitation (Part II). The emphasis is on physical experiment, observation and interpretation. The first four chapters in Part I introduce special relativity, the following three chapters deal with mathematical derivation and introduce new concepts as background for Part II. Part II describes Newtonian gravitation using metric theory (placing it in general relativity); experimental tests are described using the post-Newtonian parameters; the Newtonian and relativistic cosmologies are presented. The following three chapters contain detailed discussion of general relativity with different geometries introducing their effect. The last chapter presents two practical projects: the satellite gyroscope to measure the gravitational interactions spin-orbit and spin-spin, and a gravitational wave detector. The author provides a rigorous theoretical treatment, at a level suitable for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students.

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Recensione:

'... clearly stated ... Philippe Tourrenc gives a wide-ranging introduction to special and general relativity. With discussions of applications, general theories and experimental tests, a very broad view is presented ... a sound mathematical underpinning ... the book provides a route to general relativity.' Warren Perkins, Nature

Descrizione del libro:

The book, first published in 1997, covers, in a condensed form, all aspects of special relativity (Part I) and relativistic gravitation (Part II). The emphasis is on physical experiment, observation and interpretation, with two practical projects in the final chapter.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0521450756
• ISBN 13: 9780521450751
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 256