![General Relativity](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/f/547/799/9789400799547.OL.0.l.jpg)
From the rear cover
This book provides a completely revised and expanded version of the previous classic edition 'General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics'. In Part I the foundations of general relativity are thoroughly developed, while Part II is devoted to tests of general relativity and many of its applications. Binary pulsars - our best laboratories for general relativity - are studied in considerable detail. An introduction to gravitational lensing theory is included as well, so as to make the current literature on the subject accessible to readers. Considerable attention is devoted to the study of compact objects, especially to black holes. This includes a detailed derivation of the Kerr solution, Israel's proof of his uniqueness theorem, and a derivation of the basic laws of black hole physics. Part II ends with Witten's proof of the positive energy theorem, which is presented in detail, together with the required tools on spin structures and spinor analysis. In Part III, all of the differential geometric tools required are developed in detail.
A great deal of effort went into refining and improving the text for the new edition. New material has been added, including a chapter on cosmology. The book addresses undergraduate and graduate students in physics, astrophysics and mathematics. It utilizes a very well structured approach, which should help it continue to be a standard work for a modern treatment of gravitational physics. The clear presentation of differential geometry also makes it useful for work on string theory and other fields of physics, classical as well as quantum.Details
- Title General Relativity
- Author Norbert Straumann
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 736
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Springer
- Date 2014-11-09
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- ISBN 9789400799547 / 9400799543
- Weight 2.29 lbs (1.04 kg)
- Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 1.51 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 3.84 cm)
-
Themes
- Aspects (Academic): Science/Technology Aspects
- Dewey Decimal Code 530.11
About the author
More Copies for Sale
![General Relativity](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/314/529/1607529314.0.m.jpg)
General Relativity
by Norbert Straumann
- New
- Condition
- New
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9789400799547 / 9400799543
- Quantity Available
- 596
- Seller
-
Uxbridge, Greater London, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
£58.96£7.99 shipping to USA
Show Details
![International Edition](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/i/en20/icon-globe.png)
General Relativity (Graduate Texts in Physics), 2nd
by Norbert Straumann
- New
- Paperback
- Note
- International Edition
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Quantity Available
- 50
- Seller
-
Mongkok, Hong Kong
- Item Price
-
£48.03£3.99 shipping to USA
Show Details
![General Relativity](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/f/547/799/9789400799547.IN.0.m.jpg)
General Relativity
- New
- Condition
- New
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9789400799547 / 9400799543
- Quantity Available
- 4
- Seller
-
Woodside, New York, United States
- Item Price
-
£54.91£3.20 shipping to USA
Show Details
![General Relativity](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/354/491/1480491354.0.m.jpg)
General Relativity
by Norbert Straumann
- New
- Paperback
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9789400799547 / 9400799543
- Quantity Available
- 10
- Seller
-
Southport, Merseyside, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
£72.22£9.95 shipping to USA
Show Details
![General Relativity (Graduate Texts in Physics)](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/f/547/799/9789400799547.IN.0.m.jpg)
General Relativity (Graduate Texts in Physics)
by Straumann, Norbert
- Used
- Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9789400799547 / 9400799543
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Newport Coast, California, United States
- Item Price
-
£59.46FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
![General Relativity 2Ed (Pb 2013)](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/f/547/799/9789400799547.IN.0.m.jpg)
General Relativity 2Ed (Pb 2013)
by Straumann N
- Used
- Very Good
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9789400799547 / 9400799543
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Item Price
-
£76.80£10.13 shipping to USA