Flat and curved space times

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Many people know that Einstein invented the theory of relativity, but only few have more than a superficial idea of its content. This book aims to explain the basic features of relativity in detail, emphasising the geometrical aspects by using a large number of diagrams, and assuming no knowledge of higher level mathematics.



The present book explains special relativity and the basics of general relativity from a geometric viewpoint. Space-time geometry is emphasised throughout, and provides the basis of understanding of the special relativity effects of time dilation, length contraction, and the relativity of simultaneity. Bondi's K-calculus is introduced as a simple means of calculating the magnitudes of these effects, and leads to a derivation of the Lorentz transformation as a way of unifying these results. The invariant interval of flat space-time is generalised to that of curved space-times, and leads to an understanding of the basic properties of simple cosmological models and of the collapse of a star to form a black hole. The appendices enable the advanced student to master the application of four-tensors to the relativistic study of energy and momentum, and of electromagnetism. In addition, this new edition contains up-to-date information on black holes, gravitational collapse, and cosmology.

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Taal: en

Bindwijze: Paperback

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 26 oktober 2000

Aantal pagina's: 375

Illustraties: Nee

Hoofdauteur: G. F. R. Ellis

Tweede Auteur: R. M. Williams

Co Auteur: George Ellis

Co Illustrator: Mauro Carfora

Hoofduitgeverij: Oxford University Press

Co Uitgever(s): Secondary

Editie: 2

Extra groot lettertype: Nee

Product breedte: 156 mm

Product hoogte: 20 mm

Product lengte: 235 mm

Studieboek: Ja

Verpakking breedte: 157 mm

Verpakking hoogte: 234 mm

Verpakking lengte: 22 mm

Verpakkingsgewicht: 671 g

EAN: 9780198506560

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