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

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.

Author: Øyvind Grøn, Sigbjorn Hervik
Publisher: Springer
Published: 05/04/2007
Pages: 538
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.50w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9780387691992

About the Author
Both authors are researchers in general relativity with particular emphasis on cosmology. They have earned the following honors: Illustrert Vitenskaps research prize (1988), The King's Gold Medal (1990), 2nd prize, Smith-Knight Rayleight-Knight prizes, Cambridge University (2003), and Research Prize of Oslo College of Engineering (2004).

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