Record Nr.

UNINA9910985636203321

Autore

Vsemirnova Ekaterina

Titolo

General Relativity

Pubbl/distr/stampa


Burlington : , : Toronto Academic Press, , 2024
©2024

ISBN

9781779561978

1779561970

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (243 pages)

Soggetti

General relativity (Physics)

Space and time

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- About The Author -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Abbreviations -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Fundamentals Of General Relativity -- Unit Introduction -- 1.1. The EÖtvÖs Experiments -- 1.2. The Equivalence Principle -- 1.3. Curved Coordinates -- 1.4. Gradients Of Tensors -- 1.5. Riemann Curvature -- 1.6. The Metric Tensor -- 1.7. The Perturbative Expansion (figure 1.9) -- 1.8. Electromagnetism -- 1.9. The Schwarzschild Solution (figure 1.13) -- Summary -- Review Questions -- Multiple Choice Questions -- References -- Chapter 2: Principles Of General Relativity -- Unit Introduction -- 2.1. The Origin Of The Relativity Principles -- 2.2. Einstein’s Heuristics And His Accomplishments -- 2.3. The Principles Of General Relativity Reconsidered -- 2.4. The Flexibility Of Relativity Principle -- 2.5. The Entwurf Theory

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a detailed exploration of general relativity, a theory developed by Albert Einstein to explain the geometric nature of gravity as it relates to space-time curvature. It covers fundamental principles, including Einstein's principle of equivalence, and discusses the application of field equations to phenomena such as planetary dynamics, black holes, and the universe's expansion. Key concepts such as space-time, manifolds, coordinates, and cosmological models are elaborated upon. The book also examines experimental tests of

general relativity and variational approaches. Targeted at scholars and students, the book aims to broaden understanding of general relativity and its applications.