Description: About this productSynopsisGeneral relativity has become one of the central pillars of theoretical physics, with important applications in both astrophysics and high-energy particle physics, and no modern theoretical physicist's education should be regarded as complete without some study of the subject. This textbook, based on the author's own undergraduate teaching, develops general relativity and its associated mathematics from a minimum of prerequisites, leading to a physical understanding of the theory in some depth. It reinforces this understanding by making a detailed study of the theory's most important applications - neutron stars, black holes, gravitational waves, and cosmology - using the most up-to-date astronomical developments. The book is suitable for a one-year course for beginning graduate students or for undergraduates in physics who have studied special relativity, vector calculus, and electrostatics. Graduate students should be able to use the book selectively for half-year courses.Product IdentifiersISBN-100521277035ISBN-139780521277037eBay Product ID (ePID)911147Key DetailsAuthorBernard F. SchutzNumber Of Pages392 pagesFormatPaperbackPublication Date1985-01-31LanguageEnglishPublisherCambridge University PressPublication Year1985Additional DetailsCopyright Date1985IllustratedYesDimensionsWeight18.9 OzHeight0.9 In.Width6 In.Length9 In.Target AudienceGroupCollege AudienceClassification MethodLCCN83-023205LC Classification NumberQC173.6 .S38 1985Dewey Decimal530.1/1Dewey Edition19Table Of ContentPreface; 1. Special relativity; 2. Vector analysis in special relativity; 3. Tensor analysis in special relativity; 4. Perfect fluids in special relativity; 5. Preface to curvature; 6. Curved manifolds; 7. Physics in a curved spacetime; 8. The Einstein field equations; 9. Gravitational radiation; 10. Spherical solutions for stars; 11. Schwarzschild geometry and black holes; 12. Cosmology; Appendices; References; Index.Reviews"...ought to inspire more physicists and astronomers to teach--and learn--the other half of the 20th century's revolution in physics." Foundations of Physics"Schutz has such mastery of the material that it soon becomes clear that one is in authoritative hands, and topics are selected and developed only to a point where they prove adequate for future needs." The Times Higher Education Supplement"The book is a goldmine of cleverly constructed problems and exercises (and solutions!)..."Nature'... provides the first step into general relativity for undergraduate students with a minimal background in mathematics.' Zentralblatt MATH'This is the long-awaited second edition of the highly successful undergraduate text on classical relativity, dating from 1895.⊠Well laid out, developing logically and amply illustrated.' Times Higher Education Supplement'⊠provides the first step into general relativity for undergraduate students with a minimal background in mathematics.' Zentralblatt MATH
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Number of Pages: 392 Pages
Publication Name: First Course in General Relativity
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Subject: Physics / Astrophysics, Physics / Relativity
Publication Year: 1985
Item Height: 0.9 in
Item Weight: 18.9 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 8.9 in
Author: Bernard F. Schutz
Subject Area: Science
Item Width: 5.9 in
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