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

Gron, Oyvind;Hervik, Sigbjorn

ISBN 10: 0387691995 / ISBN 13: 9780387691992

Published by Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Springer Verlag, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Einstein's General Theory of Relativity: With Modern Applications in Cosmology
• Publisher: Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Springer Verlag
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387691995
• ISBN 13: 9780387691992
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Physics

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Synopsis

The book introduces the general theory of relativity and includes applications to cosmology.  The book contains a thorough introduction to tensor calculus and curved manifolds.  After the necessary mathematical tools are introduced, we give a thorough presentation of the theory of relativity.  Also, some advanced topics not previously covered by textbooks; e.g. 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 get an updated introduction to general relativity including the most recent developments in cosmology.

About the Author

Both authors are researchers in general relativity with particular emphasis on cosmology.  They have earned the following honors:  Illustrert Vitenskaps research prize (1988), The King's Gold Medal (1990), 2nd prize, Smith-Knight Rayleight-Knight prizes, Cambridge University (2003), and Research Prize of Oslo College of Engineering (2004).