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Introduction to Einstein¿s Theory of Relativity
From Newton¿s Attractive Gravity to the Repulsive Gravity of Vacuum Energy
Taschenbuch von Øyvind Grøn
Sprache: Englisch

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The revised and updated 2nd edition of this established textbook provides a self-contained introduction to the general theory of relativity, describing not only the physical principles and applications of the theory, but also the mathematics needed, in particular the calculus of differential forms.
Updated throughout, the book contains more detailed explanations and extended discussions of several conceptual points, and strengthened mathematical deductions where required. It includes examples of work conducted in the ten years since the first edition of the book was published, for example the pedagogically helpful concept of a "river of space" and a more detailed discussion of how far the principle of relativity is contained in the general theory of relativity. Also presented is a discussion of the concept of the 'gravitational field' in Einstein's theory, and some new material concerning the 'twin paradox' in the theory of relativity.

Finally, the book contains a new section about gravitational waves, exploring the dramatic progress in this field following the LIGO observations.

Based on a long-established masters course, the book serves advanced undergraduate and graduate level students, and also provides a useful reference for researchers.
The revised and updated 2nd edition of this established textbook provides a self-contained introduction to the general theory of relativity, describing not only the physical principles and applications of the theory, but also the mathematics needed, in particular the calculus of differential forms.
Updated throughout, the book contains more detailed explanations and extended discussions of several conceptual points, and strengthened mathematical deductions where required. It includes examples of work conducted in the ten years since the first edition of the book was published, for example the pedagogically helpful concept of a "river of space" and a more detailed discussion of how far the principle of relativity is contained in the general theory of relativity. Also presented is a discussion of the concept of the 'gravitational field' in Einstein's theory, and some new material concerning the 'twin paradox' in the theory of relativity.

Finally, the book contains a new section about gravitational waves, exploring the dramatic progress in this field following the LIGO observations.

Based on a long-established masters course, the book serves advanced undergraduate and graduate level students, and also provides a useful reference for researchers.
Über den Autor

Øyvind Grøn is a Norwegian physicist, who took the cand. real. degree at the University of Oslo in 1973, majoring in meteorology, and went on to obtain the PhD degree in 1990 with a thesis on repulsive gravitation. He was appointed as a professor at Oslo University College in 1994, having been an associate professor since 1985, and has also been professor at the University of Oslo since 1994. Grøn has conducted research within the areas of general relativity, cosmology and classical electromagnetism. He has thrown new light on themes like the twin paradox, physics in a rotating reference system (Ehrenfest paradox) and repulsive gravitation associated with vacuum energy. He has written several books including Introduction to General Relativity and its Mathematics (Springer 1998, with Arne Næss), Einstein's General Theory of Relativity: With Modern Applications in Cosmology (Springer 2007, with Sigbjørn Hervik) and Einstein's Theory: A Rigorous Introduction for the Mathematically Untrained (Springer 2011, with Arne Næss)

Zusammenfassung

A compact yet complete introduction to general relativity, revised to bring the content up-to-date

Based on an established lecture course; the ideal student book

An understandable text that is also suited for self study

Includes full solutions to the end-of-chapter exercises

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.- The Special Theory of Relativity.- Vectors, Tensors and Forms.- Accelerated Reference Frames.- Covariant Differentiation.- Curvature.- Einstein's Field Equations.- The Schwarzschild Spacetime.- The linear field approximation and gravitational waves.- Black Holes.- Sources of gravitational fields.- Cosmology.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Fachbereich: Theoretische Physik
Genre: Physik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: Undergraduate Texts in Physics
Inhalt: xxiv
520 S.
101 s/w Illustr.
16 farbige Illustr.
520 p. 117 illus.
16 illus. in color.
ISBN-13: 9783030438616
ISBN-10: 3030438619
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Grøn, Øyvind
Auflage: 2nd ed. 2020
Hersteller: Springer International Publishing
Springer International Publishing AG
Undergraduate Texts in Physics
Maße: 235 x 155 x 30 mm
Von/Mit: Øyvind Grøn
Erscheinungsdatum: 28.05.2020
Gewicht: 0,814 kg
Artikel-ID: 118024650
Über den Autor

Øyvind Grøn is a Norwegian physicist, who took the cand. real. degree at the University of Oslo in 1973, majoring in meteorology, and went on to obtain the PhD degree in 1990 with a thesis on repulsive gravitation. He was appointed as a professor at Oslo University College in 1994, having been an associate professor since 1985, and has also been professor at the University of Oslo since 1994. Grøn has conducted research within the areas of general relativity, cosmology and classical electromagnetism. He has thrown new light on themes like the twin paradox, physics in a rotating reference system (Ehrenfest paradox) and repulsive gravitation associated with vacuum energy. He has written several books including Introduction to General Relativity and its Mathematics (Springer 1998, with Arne Næss), Einstein's General Theory of Relativity: With Modern Applications in Cosmology (Springer 2007, with Sigbjørn Hervik) and Einstein's Theory: A Rigorous Introduction for the Mathematically Untrained (Springer 2011, with Arne Næss)

Zusammenfassung

A compact yet complete introduction to general relativity, revised to bring the content up-to-date

Based on an established lecture course; the ideal student book

An understandable text that is also suited for self study

Includes full solutions to the end-of-chapter exercises

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.- The Special Theory of Relativity.- Vectors, Tensors and Forms.- Accelerated Reference Frames.- Covariant Differentiation.- Curvature.- Einstein's Field Equations.- The Schwarzschild Spacetime.- The linear field approximation and gravitational waves.- Black Holes.- Sources of gravitational fields.- Cosmology.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Fachbereich: Theoretische Physik
Genre: Physik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: Undergraduate Texts in Physics
Inhalt: xxiv
520 S.
101 s/w Illustr.
16 farbige Illustr.
520 p. 117 illus.
16 illus. in color.
ISBN-13: 9783030438616
ISBN-10: 3030438619
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Grøn, Øyvind
Auflage: 2nd ed. 2020
Hersteller: Springer International Publishing
Springer International Publishing AG
Undergraduate Texts in Physics
Maße: 235 x 155 x 30 mm
Von/Mit: Øyvind Grøn
Erscheinungsdatum: 28.05.2020
Gewicht: 0,814 kg
Artikel-ID: 118024650
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