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FLAT AND CURVED SPACE-TIMES
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By: |
G. F. R. Ellis, R. M. Williams |
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Hardback |
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£162.50 |
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ISBN 10: |
0198506570 |
ISBN 13: |
9780198506577 |
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Publisher: |
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Pub. date: |
26 October, 2000 |
Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
Pages: |
386 |
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. |
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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. |
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5 halftones, 220 line figures |
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UK |
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Oxford University Press |
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