An Introduction to Einstein's Theory of Gravity
Buch, Englisch, 370 Seiten, Format (B × H): 254 mm x 176 mm, Gewicht: 692 g
ISBN: 978-0-367-77969-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Written in an accessible yet rigorous style, Jonathan Allday, a highly accomplished writer, brings his trademark clarity and engagement to these fascinating subjects, which underpin so much of modern physics.
Features:
- Restricted use of advanced mathematics, making the book suitable for post-16 students and undergraduates
- Contains discussions of key modern developments in quantum gravity, and the latest developments in the field, including results from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)
- Accompanied by appendices on the CRC Press website featuring detailed mathematical arguments for key derivations
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Kosmologie, Urknalltheorie
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik Relativität, Gravitation
- Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein Populäre Darstellungen der Mathematik
- Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Astrophysik
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein Theoretische Physik, Mathematische Physik, Computerphysik
- Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik
Weitere Infos & Material
Chapter 1: Four Keystones. Chapter 2: The Road to Relativity. Chapter 3: The Theory of Special Relativity. Chapter 4: Space-Time. Chapter 5: Mass, Energy and Dust. Chapter 6: Generalising Relativity. Chapter 7: The Theory of General Relativity. Chapter 8: Weak field Gravitation. Chapter 9: Space-time in the General Theory. Chapter 10: Black Holes. Chapter 11: Gravity Waves. Chapter 12: Cosmology. Chapter 13. Quantum Considerations.