Exact Space-Times in Einstein's General Relativity

by Ji Podolsk, Jerry B. Griffiths, Jií Podolský

Book Overview

Einstein's theory of general relativity is a theory of gravity and, as in the earlier Newtonian theory, much can be learned about the character of gravitation and its effects by investigating particular idealized examples. This book describes the basic solutions of Einstein's equations with a particular emphasis on what they mean, both geometrically and physically. New concepts, such as big bang and big crunch-types of singularities, different kinds...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521889278
• ISBN13: 9780521889278
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 548 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.9" x 9.8"