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OverviewA working knowledge of Einstein's theory of general relativity is an essential tool for every physicist today. This self-contained book is an introductory text on the subject aimed at first-year graduate students, or advanced undergraduates, in physics that assumes only a basic understanding of classical Lagrangian mechanics. The mechanics problem of a point mass constrained to move without friction on a two-dimensional surface of arbitrary shape serves as a paradigm for the development of the mathematics and physics of general relativity. After reviewing special relativity, the basic principles of general relativity are presented, and the most important applications are discussed. The final special topics section guides the reader through a few important areas of current research.This book will allow the reader to approach the more advanced texts and monographs, as well as the continual influx of fascinating new experimental results, with a deeper understanding and sense of appreciation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Dirk Walecka (College Of William & Mary, Usa)Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.60cm Weight: 0.531kg ISBN: 9789812705853ISBN 10: 9812705856 Pages: 356 Publication Date: 20 April 2007 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsParticle on a Two-Dimensional Surface; Curvilinear Coordinate Systems; Particle on a Two-Dimensional Surface -- Revisited; Some Tensor Analysis; Special Relativity; General Relativity; Precession of Perihelion; Gravitational Redshift; Neutron Stars; Cosmology; Gravitational Radiation; Special Topics; Problems.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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