A general relativity workbook
by Moore, Thomas A., (Thomas Andrew)
This general relativity textbook helps students develop a solid mastery of both the physics and the supporting tensor calculus. The unique workbook-based design fosters active-learning by explaining key concepts before guiding students through working out the processes. More than 350 additional problems support students' learning.
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- Full title :A general relativity workbook / Thomas A. Moore, Pomona College.
Summary
This general relativity textbook helps students develop a solid mastery of both the physics and the supporting tensor calculus. The unique workbook-based design fosters active-learning by explaining key concepts before guiding students through working out the processes. More than 350 additional problems support students' learning.
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- Publication Date:2013
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):University Science Books
- Place of Publication:Mill Valley, California
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2013
Notes
Includes index.
The Physical Object
- Description:xx, 476 pages : : illustrations ; : 28 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781891389825, 1891389823
- oclc:ocn805544809
- LC Classification:QC173.6
- Dewey Decimal:530.11
Table of Contents
Review of special relativity -- Four-vectors -- Index notation -- Arbitrary coordinates -- Tensor equations -- Maxwell's equations -- Geodesics -- The Schwarzschild metric -- Particle orbits -- Precession of the perihelion -- Photon orbits -- Deflection of light -- Event horizon -- Alternative coordinates -- Black hole thermodynamics -- The absolute gradient -- Geodesic deviation -- The Riemann tensor -- The stress-energy tensor -- The Einstein equation -- Interpreting the equation -- The Schwarzschild solution -- The universe observed -- A metric for the cosmos -- Evolution of the universe -- Cosmic implications -- The early universe -- CMB fluctuations and inflation -- Gauge freedom -- Detecting gravitational waves -- Gravitational wave energy -- Generating gravitational waves -- Gravitational wave astronomy -- Gravitomagnetism -- The Kerr metric -- Particle orbits in Kerr spacetime -- Ergoregion and horizon -- Negative-energy orbits.
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