Gravitation Hardback
by A R Prasanna
Hardback
Description
This book suitable for post graduates in Physics and Astrophysics aims at introducing the theory of general relativity as an important background for doing astrophysics.
Starting from a detailed discussion of the various mathematical concepts for doing general relativity, the book introduces the geometric description of gravity.
It gives a brief historical perspective to classical mechanics and electrodynamics making an attempt to establish the necessity of special relativity as propounded by Einstein extending to General Relativity.
This book is a good starting point for post graduates wanting to pursue the modern topics of Cosmology, High energy astrophysics and related areas.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:398 pages, 4 Illustrations, color; 60 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
- Publication Date:21/12/2016
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- ISBN:9781498746649
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Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:398 pages, 4 Illustrations, color; 60 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
- Publication Date:21/12/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9781498746649