Flat and Curved Space-Times

Author:   G. F. R. Ellis (Professor of Mathematics, University of Cape Town) ,  R. M. Williams (Assistant Director of Research, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780198506560


Pages:   388
Publication Date:   26 October 2000
Format:   Paperback
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'' G.Ellis and R. Williams two seasoned and wellknown Relativists, have done a super job in suceeding to present ' just the facts' and at the same time make their book a pleasure to read, even for motivated, non-experts'' -European Astronomical Society NewsletterMany people know that Einstein invented the theory of relativity, but only few have more than a superficial idea of its content. This book aims to explain the basic features of relativity in detail, emphasising the geometrical aspects by using a large number of diagrams, and assuming no knowledge of higher level mathematics.

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Author:   G. F. R. Ellis (Professor of Mathematics, University of Cape Town) ,  R. M. Williams (Assistant Director of Research, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Clarendon Press
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.668kg
ISBN:  

9780198506560


ISBN 10:   0198506562
Pages:   388
Publication Date:   26 October 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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G.Ellis and R. Williams two seasoned and wellknown Relativists, have done a super job in suceeding to present just the facts and at the same time make their book a pleasure to read, even for motivated, non-experts * European Astronomical Society Newsletter *


G.Ellis and R. Williams two seasoned and wellknown Relativists, have done a super job in suceeding to present just the facts and at the same time make their book a pleasure to read, even for motivated, non-experts European Astronomical Society Newsletter


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G.F.R. Ellis, Professor of Mathematics, University of Cape Town, South Africa. R.M. Williams, Assistant Director of Research, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge

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