A College Course on Relativity and Cosmology
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 18 June 2015
- ISBN 9780199693405
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages306 pages
- Size 248x194x20 mm
- Weight 802 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 71 b/w illustrations 0
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Short description:
Einstein's general theory of relativity is introduced in this advanced undergraduate textbook. Topics covered include geometric formulation of special relativity, the principle of equivalence, Einstein's field equation and its spherical-symmetric solution, as well as cosmology.
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This advanced undergraduate text introduces Einstein's general theory of relativity. The topics covered include geometric formulation of special relativity, the principle of equivalence, Einstein's field equation and its spherical-symmetric solution, as well as cosmology. An emphasis is placed on physical examples and simple applications without the full tensor apparatus. It begins by examining the physics of the equivalence principle and looks at how it inspired Einstein's idea of curved spacetime as the gravitational field. At a more mathematically accessible level, it provides a metric description of a warped space, allowing the reader to study many interesting phenomena such as gravitational time dilation, GPS operation, light deflection, precession of Mercury's perihelion, and black holes. Numerous modern topics in cosmology are discussed from primordial inflation and cosmic microwave background to the dark energy that propels an accelerating universe.
Building on Cheng's previous book, 'Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology: A Basic Introduction', this text has been tailored to the advanced student. It concentrates on the core elements of the subject making it suitable for a one-semester course at the undergraduate level. It can also serve as an accessible introduction of general relativity and cosmology for those readers who want to study the subject on their own. The proper tensor formulation of Einstein's field equation is presented in an appendix chapter for those wishing to glimpse further at the mathematical details.
The writing is authoritative and lucid, and the author follows a solid development of the special and general theories of relativity before introducing contemporary cosmology. The presentation is streamlined in terms of selection of topics, but this allows a comprehensive discussion of the subject matter. ... Recommended.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Special relativity: the new kinematics
Special relativity: the flat spacetime
Equivalence of gravitation and inertia
GR as a geometric theory of gravity
GR field equations and its spherical solution
Black holes
The GR framework for cosmology
Big bang thermal relics
Inflation and the accelerating universe
Tensors formalism for GR
Appendix A: Answer keys to review questions
Appendix B: Solution keys to selected exercises
Appendix C: Glossary of symbols and acronyms
References and bibliography
