An Introduction to Relativity Paperback / softback
by Jayant V. (Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India) Narlikar
Paperback / softback
Description
General relativity is now an essential part of undergraduate and graduate courses in physics, astrophysics and applied mathematics.
This simple, user-friendly introduction to relativity is ideal for a first course in the subject.
Beginning with a comprehensive but simple review of special relativity, the book creates a framework from which to launch the ideas of general relativity.
After describing the basic theory, it moves on to describe important applications to astrophysics, black hole physics, and cosmology.
Several worked examples, and numerous figures and images, help students appreciate the underlying concepts.
There are also 180 exercises which test and develop students' understanding of the subject.
The textbook presents all the necessary information and discussion for an elementary approach to relativity.
Password-protected solutions to the exercises are available to instructors at www.cambridge.org/9780521735612.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:372 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 11 Halftones, unspecified; 88 Line drawings, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:28/01/2010
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- ISBN:9780521735612
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:372 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 11 Halftones, unspecified; 88 Line drawings, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:28/01/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521735612
