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Author:   Mirjana Dalarsson (Ericsson Research and Development, Stockholm, Sweden) ,  Nils Dalarsson (Royal Institute of Technology, Department of Theoretical Physics, Stockholm, Sweden) ,  Mirjana Dalarsson (Ericsson Research and Development, Stockholm, Sweden) ,  Mirjana Dalarsson (Ericsson Research and Development, Stockholm, Sweden)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9780128033975

ISBN 10:   0128033975
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   29 June 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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1. Introduction Part I: Tensor Algebra 2. Notation and Systems of Numbers 3. Vector Spaces 4. Definitions of Tensors 5. Relative Tensors 6. The Metric Tensor 7. Tensors as Linear Operators Part II: Tensor Analysis 8. Tensor Derivatives 9. Christoffel Symbols 10. Differential Operators 11. Geodesic Lines 12. The Curvature Tensor Part III: Special Theory of Relativity 13. Relativistic Kinematics 14. Relativistic Phenomena 15. Relativistic Dynamics 16. Electromagnetic Fields 17. Electromagnetic Field Equations Part IV: General Theory of Relativity 18. Gravitational Fields 19. Gravitational Field Equations 20. Solutions of Field Equations 21. Applications of Schwarzschild Metric 22. Gravitational Waves Part V: Elements of Cosmology 23. The Robertson-Walker Metric 24. The Cosmic Dynamics 25. Non-static Models of the Universe 26. The Quantum Cosmology Bibliography Index

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Mirjana Dalarsson is affiliated with the Research and Development program at Ericsson Corporation. She holds a Licentiate degree in Engineering Physics and has more than 25 years of research and teaching experience. Former affiliations in the academic and private sector include the Royal Institute of Technology, Belgrade University, Uppsala University, and ABB Corporation. Nils Dalarsson has been with the Royal Institute of Technology, Department of Theoretical Physics in Stockholm, Sweden, since 1999. His research and teaching experience spans 32 years. Former academic and private sector affiliations include University of Virginia, Uppsala University, FSB Corporation, France Telecom Corporation, Ericsson Corporation, and ABB Corporation. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics, an MSc in Engineering Physics, and an MSc in Education.

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