General Relativity

• Autore: Vsemirnova Ekaterina
• Pubblicazione: Burlington : , : Toronto Academic Press, , 2024; ©2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (243 pages)
• Soggetto topico: General relativity (Physics); Space and time
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: General Relativity
• ISBN: 9781779561978; 1779561970
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910985636203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II