Einstein's General Theory of Relativity: With Modern Applications in Cosmology

Grøn, Øyvind; Hervik, Sigbjorn

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.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2010-10-29

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781441924063

DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-69200-5

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 538