Andrew M.Steane
Relativity Made Relatively Easy Volume 2: General Relativity and Cosmology
Relativity Made Relatively Easy Volume 2: General Relativity and Cosmology
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Andrew Steane's second volume on General Relativity and Cosmology is aimed at advanced undergraduate or graduate students and encourages them to expand their knowledge of Special Relativity. It covers the main ideas, methodological foundations, generic properties of horizons and black holes, cosmology, classical field theory, and a Lagrangian approach. The textbook is designed for self-study and is aimed at clarity, physical insight, and simplicity, presenting explanations and derivations in full and providing many explicit examples.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Andrew Steane's second volume on General Relativity and Cosmology is a comprehensive guide for advanced undergraduate or graduate students embarking on a physics course. It aims to expand their understanding of Special Relativity and encourage them to delve deeper into the realm of general relativity.
The textbook begins with a survey of the fundamental concepts, providing a solid foundation for further exploration. It then delves into the methodological foundations necessary to comprehend astronomy and gravitational waves. Topics such as linearized approximation, differential geometry, covariant differentiation, and physics in curved spacetime are introduced, enabling students to gain a working knowledge of these subjects.
The book goes on to cover the generic properties of horizons and black holes, including Hawking radiation. It introduces key concepts in cosmology, providing a grounding in classical field theory, including spinors and the Dirac equation. Additionally, a Lagrangian approach to General Relativity is presented, offering a deeper understanding of the theory.
Designed for self-study, the textbook strives for clarity, physical insight, and simplicity. Explanations and derivations are presented in full, accompanied by numerous explicit examples to aid in comprehension. Throughout, the emphasis is on presenting the material in a way that is accessible to students while fostering a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
Whether you are a physics enthusiast or a student seeking to advance your knowledge in general relativity and cosmology, Andrew Steane's second volume is an invaluable resource. It will guide you through the complexities of the theory and help you develop a strong foundation in this fascinating field of study.
Weight: 1070g
Dimension: 190 x 246 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192893543
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