A Concise Guide to General Relativity
From Rindler Space to Dark Energy
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Beschreibung
This book offers a concise introduction to General Relativity for advanced undergraduate students, assuming prior knowledge of special relativity and electromagnetism. It develops the subject from the weak-field limit and gravitational waves to curved spacetime and Riemannian geometry, culminating in the derivation of Einstein’s nonlinear field equations.
Applications to black holes and cosmology are presented, alongside selected advanced topics such as Rindler and Hawking radiation and an introduction to gravitational wave detection. With an emphasis on physical insight and clarity, the text includes problems ranging from in-class exercises to more challenging assignments, making it well suited for both self-study and coursework.
Connects fundamental theory with modern applications, including black holes, cosmology, and gravitational waves Supports learning with a balanced selection of conceptual and problem-based exercises for coursework and self-study Introduces General Relativity through a clear progression from weak-field limits to full nonlinear Einstein equations
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James M. Cline
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