Spacetime and geometry

Sean M. Carroll

528 pages, parution le 27/10/2003

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Résumé

Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity provides a lucid and thoroughly modern introduction to general relativity for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. It introduces modern techniques and an accessible and lively writing style to what can often be a formal and intimidating subject. Readers are led from physics of flat spacetime (special relativity), through the intricacies of differential geometry and Einstein's equations, and on to exciting applications such as black holes, gravitational radiation, and cosmology. Subtle points are illuminated throughout the text by careful and entertaining exposition. A straightforward and lucid approach, balancing mathematical rigour and physical insight, are hallmarks of this important text.

Features

This is the most up-to-date text available on general relativity.
A very accessible and lively writing style provides a refreshing change for what can be a formal and intimidating subject.
Space time and Geometry provides an excellent balance and blend of mathematical rigour and physical insight.
Explanations of complex theory are exceptionally clear.

Special Relativity and Flat Spacetime
Manifolds
Curvature
Gravitation
The Schwarzschid Solution
More General Black Holes
Perturbation Theory And Gravitational Radiation
Cosmology
Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime
Appendices
Bibliography
Index

L'auteur - Sean M. Carroll

Sean Carroll is Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics and Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he teaches genetics and developmental biology.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Pearson
Auteur(s)	Sean M. Carroll
Parution	27/10/2003
Nb. de pages	528
Format	19,5 x 24
Couverture	Relié
Poids	1110g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780805387322
ISBN13	978-0-8053-8732-2