Spacetime, Geometry and Gravitation (Progress in Mathematical Physics) [Hardcover]

Pankaj Sharan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3764399708 | ISBN-13: 978-3764399702 | Publication Date: October 23, 2009 | Edition: 1

This introductory textbook on the general theory of relativity presents a solid foundation for those who want to learn about relativity. The subject is presented in a physically intuitive, but mathematically rigorous style. The topic of relativity is covered in a broad and deep manner. Besides, the aim is that after reading the book a student should not feel discouraged when she opens advanced texts on general relativity for further reading. The book consists of three parts: An introduction to the general theory of relativity. Geometrical mathematical background material. Topics that include the action principle, weak gravitational fields and gravitational waves, Schwarzschild and Kerr solution, and the Friedman equation in cosmology. The book is suitable for advanced graduates and graduates, but also for established researchers wishing to be educated about the field.

Editorial Reviews

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From the reviews: “The book is structured into three parts. The first part … offers preliminary topics on general relativity. … The second part is a comprehensive and accurate incursion in the mathematical background of relativity theory. … The last part, entitled Gravitation, contains six chapters dealing with the Einstein equation … cosmology and special topics. Interesting exercises with complete answers simplify the understanding of the presented material. The textbook is recommended to advanced graduates and researchers.” (Ferenc Szenkovits, Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai, Mathematica, Vol. LV (4), December, 2010)

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"This book meets my teaching needs, as it presents a very solid foundation for students who seek a comprehensive introduction into the difficult field of the general theory of relativity. The mathematical background is treated in a rigorous and nevertheless understandable style. Those readers who are novices in the field will welcome the fact that the author provides an abundance of carefully selected exercises together with their solutions. In summary, I will recommend this valuable textbook to my students and use it as the main text for my lectures." - Prof. Dr. P. Wirtz, Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, Hochschule Hegensburg, Germany

Product Details

• Hardcover: 369 pages
• Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel; 1 edition (October 23, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3764399708
• ISBN-13: 978-3764399702
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,092,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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