An introduction to the relativistic theory of gravitation
By: P. Hájíček ; translated by Frank Meyer and Jan Metzger.
Contributors: Meyer, Frank.; Metzger, Jan.
Series: Lecture notes in physics -- 750
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Berlin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9783540786580; 9783540786597
Subjects: General relativity (Physics)
Description: "The geometric interpretation of gravitation is one of the major foundations of modern theoretical physics. This primer introduces classical general relativity with emphasis on the clarity of conceptual structure and on the basic mathematical methods to build up systematically application skills. The wealth of physical phenomena entailed by the Einstein's equations is revealed with the help of specific models describing gravitomagnetism, gravitational waves, cosmology, gravitational collapse and black holes. End-of-chapter exercises complete the main text." "This book is based on class-tested notes for courses that have been held by the author over many years at the University of Bern, where Einstein worked at the local patent office and where the foundations of special relativity were laid."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.