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Exact Space-Times in Einstein's General Relativity

Exact Space-Times in Einstein's General Relativity - Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics

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Publisher's Synopsis

Einstein's theory of general relativity is a theory of gravity and, as in the earlier Newtonian theory, much can be learnt about the character of gravitation and its effects by investigating particular idealised examples. This book describes the basic solutions of Einstein's equations with a particular emphasis on what they mean, both geometrically and physically. Concepts such as big bang and big crunch-types of singularities, different kinds of horizons and gravitational waves, are described in the context of the particular space-times in which they naturally arise. These notions are initially introduced using the most simple and symmetric cases. Various important coordinate forms of each solution are presented, thus enabling the global structure of the corresponding space-time and its other properties to be analysed. The book is an invaluable resource both for graduate students and academic researchers working in gravitational physics.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780521889278
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 530.11
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 548
Weight: 1110g
Height: 256mm
Width: 186mm
Spine width: 33mm