Description: Spacetime and Geometry An Introduction to General Relativity An accessible introductory textbook on general relativity, covering the theory's foundations, mathematical formalism and major applications. Sean M. Carroll (Author) 9781108488396, Cambridge University Press Hardback, published 8 August 2019 516 pages 25.2 x 19.2 x 2.7 cm, 1.28 kg 'I recommend the book for those who know little about GR but want to learn more; it is a useful bridge between more-qualitative or even popular introductions and more-advanced textbooks.' Phillip Helbig, The Observatory Spacetime and Geometry is an introductory textbook on general relativity, specifically aimed at students. Using a lucid style, Carroll first covers the foundations of the theory and mathematical formalism, providing an approachable introduction to what can often be an intimidating subject. Three major applications of general relativity are then discussed: black holes, perturbation theory and gravitational waves, and cosmology. Students will learn the origin of how spacetime curves (the Einstein equation) and how matter moves through it (the geodesic equation). They will learn what black holes really are, how gravitational waves are generated and detected, and the modern view of the expansion of the universe. A brief introduction to quantum field theory in curved spacetime is also included. A student familiar with this book will be ready to tackle research-level problems in gravitational physics. 1. Special relativity and flat spacetime 2. Manifolds 3. Curvature 4. Gravitation 5. The Schwarzchild solution 6. More general black holes 7. Perturbation theory and gravitational radiation 8. Cosmology 9. Quantum field theory in curved spacetime 10. Appendixes Bibliography Index. Subject Areas: Mathematical physics [PHU], Relativity physics [PHR], Cosmology & the universe [PGK]
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BIC Subject Area 1: Mathematical physics [PHU]
BIC Subject Area 2: Relativity physics [PHR]
BIC Subject Area 3: Cosmology & the universe [PGK]
Book Title: Spacetime and Geometry
ISBN: 1108488390
Publication Date: 08/08/2019
Item Depth: 27
Number of Pages: 516 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Spacetime and Geometry: an Introduction to General Relativity
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2019
Subject: Physics
Item Height: 252 mm
Item Weight: 1280 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Sean M. Carroll
Item Width: 192 mm
Format: Hardcover
