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

Oyvind Gron, Sigbjorn Hervik

ISBN 10: 144192406X / ISBN 13: 9781441924063

Editore: Springer 2010-10-29, 2010

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• Titolo: Einstein's General Theory of Relativity: With Modern Applications in Cosmology
• Editore: Springer 2010-10-29
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 144192406X
• ISBN 13: 9781441924063
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New

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Riassunto

This book introduces the general theory of relativity and includes applications to cosmology. The book provides a thorough introduction to tensor calculus and curved manifolds. After the necessary mathematical tools are introduced, the authors offer a thorough presentation of the theory of relativity. Also included are some advanced topics not previously covered by textbooks, including 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 benefit from an updated introduction to general relativity including the most recent developments in cosmology.

Informazioni sull?autore

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).