An Introduction to Twistor Theory (Paperback)

S.A. Huggett

ISBN 10: 0521456894 / ISBN 13: 9780521456890

Editore: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1994

Paperback. This book is an introduction to twistor theory and modern geometrical approaches to space-time structure at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level. It will be valuable also to the physicist as an introduction to some of the mathematics that has proved useful in these areas, and to the mathematician as an example of where sheaf cohomology and complex manifold theory can be used in physics. This text is an introduction to twistor theory and modern geometrical approaches to space-time structure at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780521456890

Riassunto:

This book is an introduction to twistor theory and modern geometrical approaches to space-time structure at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level.

Recensione: ' ... the book is recommended to anyone seeking to get acquainted with the area.' American Scientist

' ... a certain amount of preliminary knowledge is assumed of the reader ... but anyone who has these prerequisites and who is interested in twistor theory could hardly do better than to start with this book.' Contemporary Physics

'In all, the book provides a pleasant starting point for the study of this fascinating subject.' Dr F. E. Burstall, Contemporary Physics

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Titolo: An Introduction to Twistor Theory (Paperback)
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Data di pubblicazione: 1994
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: new
Edizione: seconda edizione