Five chapters introduce basic theory and seven projects guide readers in the analysis of major applications. Appropriate Courses Undergraduate Relativity Courses. Chapters provide the background needed to carry out exercises and projects. Projects guide readers as they fill in steps, compute physical outcomes, and are encouraged to carry out their own investigations. To facilitate study and review, each section begins with a summary of the key idea.
Marginal notes highlight other important points.
Sample problems and boxed material, including interesting asides, applications, and points of view, help clarify the application strategies and results. Quotes from well-known scientists, particularly Albert Einstein, offer further insight. Common misconceptions, drawn from reader comments, earn responses that help clarify the material. Table Of Contents 1. Inside The Black Hole.