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OverviewThis book provides an introduction to the theory of relativity and the mathematics used in its processes. Three elements of the book make it stand apart from previously published books on the theory of relativity. First, the book starts at a lower mathematical level than standard books with tensor calculus of sufficient maturity to make it possible to give detailed calculations of relativistic predictions of practical experiments. Self-contained introductions are given, for example vector calculus, differential calculus and integrations. Second, in-between calculations have been included, making it possible for the non-technical reader to follow step-by-step calculations. Thirdly, the conceptual development is gradual and rigorous in order to provide the inexperienced reader with a philosophically satisfying understanding of the theory. The goal of this book is to provide the reader with a sound conceptual understanding of both the special and general theories of relativity, and gain an insight into how the mathematics of the theory can be utilized to calculate relativistic effects. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Øyvind Grøn , Arne NæssPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.705kg ISBN: 9781461407058ISBN 10: 1461407052 Pages: 341 Publication Date: 30 August 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD  We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsVectors.- Differential calculus.- Tangent vectors.- Curvilinear coordinate systems.- The metric tensor.- The Christoffel symbols.- Covariant differentiation.- Geodesics.- Curvature.- Conservation laws of classical mechanics.- Einstein’s field equations.- Einstein’s theory of spacetime and gravitation.- Some applications.- Relativistic universe models.ReviewsFrom the reviews: Einstein,s Theory fits in an unusual place for introductory books on the topic. ... this work reaches the mathematical, theoretical, and conceptual understanding of a graduate course, assuming just basic algebraic skills. ... this is a rare book that can take the motivated reader with an elementary algebra background to a rigorous understanding of general relativity. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers. (E. Kincanon, Choice, Vol. 49 (9), May, 2012) From the reviews: Einstein's Theory fits in an unusual place for introductory books on the topic. ... this work reaches the mathematical, theoretical, and conceptual understanding of a graduate course, assuming just basic algebraic skills. ... this is a rare book that can take the motivated reader with an elementary algebra background to a rigorous understanding of general relativity. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers. (E. Kincanon, Choice, Vol. 49 (9), May, 2012) Author InformationA yvind Gron, Oslo University College, Oslo, Norway, oyvind.gron@fys.uio.no Arne Nass, Oslo University College, Oslo, Norway (deceased) Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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