Introducing Einstein's Relativity : A Deeper Understanding (Record no. 32218)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9780198862031 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 530.11 |
| Item number | DIN |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | D'Inverno, Ray |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Introducing Einstein's Relativity : A Deeper Understanding |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition statement | 2nd ed. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | Oxford University Press |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | 2022 |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | Oxford |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xiv, 605 p. ; |
| Other physical details | ill., |
| Dimensions | 25 cm |
| 365 ## - TRADE PRICE | |
| Price amount | 44.49 |
| Price type code | GBP |
| Unit of pricing | 109.80 |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE | |
| Bibliography, etc | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc | The main aim of this textbook is to provide students with a sound mathematical introduction coupled to an understanding of the physical insights needed to explore the subject. Indeed, the book follows Einstein in that it introduces the theory very much from a physical point of view. After introducing the special theory of relativity, the basic field equations of gravitation are derived and discussed carefully as a prelude to first solving them in simple cases and then exploring the three main areas of application. This new edition contains a substantial extension content that considers new and updated developments in the field. Topics include coverage of the advancement of observational cosmology, the detection of gravitational waves from colliding black holes and neutron stars, and advancements in modern cosmology. Einstein's theory of relativity is undoubtedly one of the greatest achievements of the human mind. Yet, in this book, the author makes it possible for students with a wide range of abilities to deal confidently with the subject. Based on both authors' experience teaching the subject this is achieved by breaking down the main arguments into a series of simple logical steps. Full details are provided in the text and the numerous exercises while additional insight is provided through the numerous diagrams. As a result this book makes an excellent course for any reader coming to the subject for the first time while providing a thorough understanding for any student wanting to go on to study the subject in depth. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Black holes |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Tensor calculus |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Gravitational waves |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | k-Calculus |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Relativistic Mechanics |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Tensor Algebra |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | General Relativity |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Energy-Momentum Tensor |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | ACDM model |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Schwarzschild Solution |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Non-Rotating Black Holes |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Linearized Gravitational Waves |
| Topical term or geographic name as entry element | Relativistic Cosmology |
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| Personal name | Vickers, James |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Item type | Books |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | DAU | DAU | 11/09/2023 | 4885.00 | 530.11 DIN | 034283 | 12/09/2023 | Books |