An Introduction to the Relativistic Theory of Gravitation
- Author
- Petr Hájíček
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer
- Language
- English
- Document Type
- Book
- Faculty / Subject Heading
- Physics
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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.
Keywords: Physics and Astronomy / Albert Einstein / Einsteins equation / Gravity / Relativity / Special relativity / Theoretical physics / Black holes / Cosmological models / General relativity / Relativistic particle dynamics / Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory / Differential Geometry / Astrophysics and Astroparticles
