A Short Course in General Relativity

Suitable for a one-semester course in general relativity for senior undergraduates or beginning graduate students, this text clarifies the mathematical aspects of Einstein's theory of relativity without sacrificing physical understanding. The text begins with an exposition of those aspects of t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Foster, James A., Nightingale, J. David (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2006, 2006
Edition:3rd ed. 2006
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Vector and tensor fields
  • The spacetime of general relativity and paths of particles
  • Field equations and curvature
  • Physics in the vicinity of a massive object
  • Gravitational radiation
  • Elements of cosmology