The General Theory of Relativity: A Mathematical Exposition

Das, Anadijiban; DeBenedictis, Andrew

ISBN 10: 1461436575 / ISBN 13: 9781461436577

Published by Springer, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The General Theory of Relativity: A Mathematical Exposition
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1461436575
• ISBN 13: 9781461436577
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The General Theory of Relativity: A Mathematical Exposition will serve readers as a modern mathematical introduction to the general theory of relativity. Throughout the book, examples, worked-out problems, and exercises (with hints and solutions) are furnished. Topics in this book include, but are not limited to: 

tensor analysis 
the special theory of relativity 
the general theory of relativity and Einstein’s field equations 
spherically symmetric solutions and experimental confirmations 
static and stationary space-time domains 
black holes 
cosmological models 
algebraic classifications and the Newman-Penrose equations 
the coupled Einstein-Maxwell-Klein-Gordon equations 
appendices covering mathematical supplements and special topics
Mathematical rigor, yet very clear presentation of the topics make this book a unique text for both university students and research scholars.

Anadijiban Das has taught courses on Relativity Theory at The University College of Dublin, Ireland, Jadavpur University, India, Carnegie-Mellon University, USA, and Simon Fraser University, Canada. His major areas of research include, among diverse topics, the mathematical aspects of general relativity theory.

Andrew DeBenedictis has taught courses in Theoretical Physics at Simon Fraser University, Canada, and is also a member of The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences. His research interests include quantum gravity, classical gravity, and semi-classical gravity.

About the Author

Anadijiban Das, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, das@sfu.ca 

Andrew DeBenedictis, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, adebened@sfu.ca