Introduction to Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
From Newton’s Attractive Gravity to the Repulsive Gravity of Vacuum Energy
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The revised and updated 2nd edition of this established textbook provides a self-contained introduction to the general theory of relativity, describing not only the physical principles and applications of the theory, but also the mathematics needed, in particular the calculus of differential forms.
Updated throughout, the book contains more detailed explanations and extended discussions of several conceptual points, and strengthened mathematical deductions where required. It includes examples of work conducted in the ten years since the first edition of the book was published, for example the pedagogically helpful concept of a "river of space" and a more detailed discussion of how far the principle of relativity is contained in the general theory of relativity. Also presented is a discussion of the concept of the 'gravitational field' in Einstein's theory, and some new material concerning the 'twin paradox' in the theory of relativity.
Finally,the book contains a new section about gravitational waves, exploring the dramatic progress in this field following the LIGO observations.
Based on a long-established masters course, the book serves advanced undergraduate and graduate level students, and also provides a useful reference for researchers.
The revised and updated 2nd edition of this established textbook provides a self-contained introduction to the general theory of relativity, describing not only the physical principles and applications of the theory, but also the mathematics needed, in particular the calculus of differential forms.
Updated throughout, the book contains more detailed explanations and extended discussions of several conceptual points, and strengthened mathematical deductions where required. It includes examples of work conducted in the ten years since the first edition of the book was published, for example the pedagogically helpful concept of a "river of space" and a more detailed discussion of how far the principle of relativity is contained in the general theory of relativity. Also presented is a discussion of the concept of the 'gravitational field' in Einstein's theory, and some new material concerning the 'twin paradox' in the theory of relativity.
Finally, the book contains a new section about gravitational waves, exploring the dramatic progress in this field following the LIGO observations.
Based on a long-established masters course, the book serves advanced undergraduate and graduate level students, and also provides a useful reference for researchers.A compact yet complete introduction to general relativity, revised to bring the content up-to-date Based on an established lecture course; the ideal student book An understandable text that is also suited for self study Includes full solutions to the end-of-chapter exercises
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Øyvind Grøn
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Lorentz contraction and transformation Coordinate Systems and Minkowski diagrams Accelerating and rotating reference frames Time dilation textbook on general theory of relativity textbook on special theory of relativity introduction to Newtonian gravity Introduction to gravitational waves The twin paradox Gravitational Doppler effect Covariant differentiation of vectors, forms and tensors Einstein's field equations The Schwarzschild spacetime Introduction to black hole physics Gravitational waves explained