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Title: FLAT AND CURVED SPACE-TIMES
By: G. F. R. Ellis, R. M. Williams
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0198506562
ISBN 13: 9780198506560
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Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Pub. date: 26 October, 2000
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Pages: 388
Description: Many people know that Einstein invented the theory of relativity, but only few have more than a superficial idea of its content. This book aims to explain the basic features of relativity in detail, emphasising the geometrical aspects by using a large number of diagrams, and assuming no knowledge of higher level mathematics.
Synopsis: The present book explains special relativity and the basics of general relativity from a geometric viewpoint. Space-time geometry is emphasised throughout, and provides the basis of understanding of the special relativity effects of time dilation, length contraction, and the relativity of simultaneity. Bondi's K-calculus is introduced as a simple means of calculating the magnitudes of these effects, and leads to a derivation of the Lorentz transformation as a way of unifying these results. The invariant interval of flat space-time is generalised to that of curved space-times, and leads to an understanding of the basic properties of simple cosmological models and of the collapse of a star to form a black hole. The appendices enable the advanced student to master the application of four-tensors to the relativistic study of energy and momentum, and of electromagnetism. In addition, this new edition contains up-to-date information on black holes, gravitational collapse, and cosmology.
Illustrations: 5 halftones, 220 line figures
Publication: UK
Imprint: Clarendon Press
Returns: Returnable
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