Øyvind Grøn, Sigbjorn Hervik

Einstein's General Theory of Relativity

With Modern Applications in Cosmology

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The book introduces the general theory of relativity and includes applications to cosmology. The book contains a thorough introduction to tensor calculus and curved manifolds. After the necessary mathematical tools are introduced, we give a thorough presentation of the theory of relativity. Also, some advanced topics not previously covered by textbooks; e.g. Kaluza-Klein theory, Israel's formalism and branes. Anisotropic cosmological models are also included.

The book contains a large number of new exercises and examples, each with separate headings. The reader will get an updated introduction to general relativity including the most recent developments in cosmology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer New York / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 11893394, 978-0-387-69199-2
• 2007 edition
• Seitenzahl: 538
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Mai 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 164mm x 41mm
• Gewicht: 932g
• ISBN-13: 9780387691992
• ISBN-10: 0387691995
• Artikelnr.: 22504621

Autorenporträt

Both authors are researchers in general relativity with particular emphasis on cosmology.  They have earned the following honors:  Illustrert Vitenskaps research prize (1988), The King's Gold Medal (1990), 2nd prize, Smith-Knight Rayleight-Knight prizes, Cambridge University (2003), and Research Prize of Oslo College of Engineering (2004).

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: Newtonian Physics And Special Relativity.- Relativity Principles and Gravitation.- The Special Theory of Relativity.- The Mathematics Of The General Theory Of Relativity.- Vectors, Tensors, and Forms.- Basis Vector Fields and the Metric Tensor.- Non-inertial Reference Frames.- Differentiation, Connections, and Integration.- Curvature.- Einstein's Field Equations.- Einstein's Field Equations.- The Linear Field Approximation.- The Schwarzschild Solution and Black Holes.- Cosmology.- Homogeneous and Isotropic Universe Models.- Universe Models with Vacuum Energy.- Anisotropic and Inhomogeneous Universe Models.- Advanced Topics.- Covariant Decomposition, Singularities, and Canonical Cosmology.- Spatially Homogeneous Universe Models.- Israel's Formalism: The Metric Junction Method.- Brane-worlds.- Kaluza-Klein Theory.

Rezensionen

From the reviews: "A sophisticated treatment of general relativity with a considerable number of applications to cosmology. ... The book may be read in several different ways, depending on the interests of readers. A rich source of material; college libraries should have it on their shelves. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals." (K. L. Schick, CHOICE, Vol. v4 (3), November, 2007) "This book is a carefully prepared overview about all essential aspects of relativity. Its 5 parts give the standard way to present the material ... . Differently from other textbooks, the present authors emphasize much more concrete problems and examples ... . The book contains a very large number of formulas, partially due to the fact, that many statements are given both in the old index-notation as well as in the modern index-free notation; I think this is helpful for the readers." (Hans-Jürgen Schmidt, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1126 (3), 2008) "Even if you already have a sizable collection of books on general relativity, or if you are looking for a good modern book to teach a course from, the text by Grøn and Hervik is ... a valuable addition to your collection." (David H. Delphenich, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2008 i)