TY - BOOK ID - 28012421 TI - Introducing Einstein's relativity PY - 1992 VL - 27 SN - 0198596863 0198596537 9780198596868 PB - Oxford [England] : New York : Clarendon Press ; Oxford University Press, DB - UniCat KW - 514.82 KW - 530.12 KW - Relativity (Physics) KW - Black holes (Astronomy) KW - -530.12 Relativity principle KW - Relativity principle KW - 514.82 Geometric questions and methods in relativity theory. Geometric questions of cosmology, of unified field theory etc. KW - Geometric questions and methods in relativity theory. Geometric questions of cosmology, of unified field theory etc. KW - Congresses KW - -Gravitation KW - -Geometric questions and methods in relativity theory. Geometric questions of cosmology, of unified field theory etc. KW - -#dd Sabbe Camiel cfx KW - Calculus of tensors KW - Cosmology KW - Gravitation KW - Nonrelativistic quantum mechanics KW - Space and time KW - 530.12 Relativity principle KW - Field theory (Physics) KW - Matter KW - Physics KW - Antigravity KW - Centrifugal force KW - Astronomy KW - Deism KW - Metaphysics KW - Absolute differential calculus KW - Analysis, Tensor KW - Calculus, Absolute differential KW - Calculus, Tensor KW - Tensor analysis KW - Tensor calculus KW - Geometry, Differential KW - Geometry, Infinitesimal KW - Vector analysis KW - Spinor analysis KW - Frozen stars KW - Compact objects (Astronomy) KW - Gravitational collapse KW - Stars KW - Geometric questions and methods in relativity theory. Geometric questions of cosmology, of unified field theory etc KW - Properties KW - #dd Sabbe Camiel cfx KW - Theory of relativity. Unified field theory KW - Einstein, Albert KW - Black holes (Astronomy). KW - Calculus of tensors. KW - Cosmology. KW - Gravitation. KW - Relativity (Physics). KW - Trous noirs (Astronomie) KW - Calcul tensoriel KW - Cosmologie KW - Relativité (Physique) KW - Relativité (physique) KW - Trous noirs (astronomie) KW - Study and teaching (Higher) KW - Étude et enseignement (supérieur) KW - Relativité (physique) KW - Étude et enseignement (supérieur) UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:28012421 AB - There is little doubt that Einstein's theory of relativity captures the imagination. It is unrivalled in forming the basis of the way we view the universe and the many surprises that the theory has in store -- the characteristics of black holes, the prospect of detecting gravitational waves, and the sheer scope and profundity of current cosmology excite all students of relativity. The aim of this textbook is to provide students with a sound mathematical introduction coupled to an understanding of the physical insights needed to explore the subject. The book follows Einstein in that it introduces the basic field equations by discussing the relativistic theory of gravitation from a physics point of view, and the structure on the resulting equations is discussed carefully before going on to their solution in simple settings. The book is designed with two objectives: to familiarize students with the basic ideas and equations of the theory, and to cover three main topics: black holes, gravitational waves, and cosmology. Throughout, the author has included numerous exercises (of varying degrees of difficulty) to illustrate and extend the ideas covered. As a result, this book will make an excellent first course for any student coming to the subject for the first time. ER -