Einstein's General Theory of Relativity: With Modern Applications in Cosmology

Einstein's General Theory of Relativity: With Modern Applications in Cosmology
ISBN-10
0387692002
ISBN-13
9780387692005
Category
Science
Pages
538
Language
English
Published
2007-08-24
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
Øyvind Grøn, Sigbjorn Hervik

Description

This book introduces the general theory of relativity and includes applications to cosmology. The book provides a thorough introduction to tensor calculus and curved manifolds. After the necessary mathematical tools are introduced, the authors offer a thorough presentation of the theory of relativity. Also included are some advanced topics not previously covered by textbooks, including Kaluza-Klein theory, Israel's formalism and branes. Anisotropic cosmological models are also included. The book contains a large number of new exercises and examples, each with separate headings. The reader will benefit from an updated introduction to general relativity including the most recent developments in cosmology.

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