Tensors, Relativity, and Cosmology - Softcover

Dalarsson, Nils; Dalarsson MSc – Engineering Physics 1984 Licentiate – Engineering Physics 1989, Mirjana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 012200681X ISBN 13: 9780122006814

Publisher: Academic Press, 2005

Synopsis

This book combines relativity, astrophysics, and cosmology in a single volume, providing an introduction to each subject that enables students to understand more detailed treatises as well as the current literature. The section on general relativity gives the case for a curved space-time, presents the mathematical background (tensor calculus, Riemannian geometry), discusses the Einstein equation and its solutions (including black holes, Penrose processes, and similar topics), and considers the energy-momentum tensor for various solutions. The next section on relativistic astrophysics discusses stellar contraction and collapse, neutron stars and their equations of state, black holes, and accretion onto collapsed objects. Lastly, the section on cosmology discusses various cosmological models, observational tests, and scenarios for the early universe.

* Clearly combines relativity, astrophysics, and cosmology in a single volume so students can understand more detailed treatises and current literature

* Extensive introductions to each section are followed by relevant examples and numerous exercises

* Provides an easy-to-understand approach to this advanced field of mathematics and modern physics by providing highly detailed derivations of all equations and results

About this title

Book Description:

Easy-to-understand text combines relativity, astrophysics, and cosmology in a single volume, providing a simplified introduction to each subject followed by detailed mathematical derivations

About the Author:

Nils Dalarsson has been with the Royal Institute of Technology, Department of Theoretical Physics in Stockholm, Sweden, since 1999. His research and teaching experience spans 32 years. Former academic and private sector affiliations include University of Virginia, Uppsala University, FSB Corporation, France Telecom Corporation, Ericsson Corporation, and ABB Corporation. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics, an MSc in Engineering Physics, and an MSc in Education.

Mirjana Dalarsson is affiliated with the Research and Development program at Ericsson Corporation. She holds a Licentiate degree in Engineering Physics and has more than 25 years of research and teaching experience. Former affiliations in the academic and private sector include the Royal Institute of Technology, Belgrade University, Uppsala University, and ABB Corporation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 012200681X
• ISBN 13: 9780122006814
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320