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Untangling General Relativity

By Simon Sherwood

Untangling General Relativity

By Simon Sherwood

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An easy-to-read introduction to Einstein's theory of general relativity In Untangling General Relativity, Simon Sherwood explains the details of general relativity with clarity, enthusiasm, and a sense of fun. Designed to be accessible to non-experts, the book combines intuitive explanations with the essential mathematics needed for a deep understanding of the subject. Sherwood introduces that maths gradually and clearly, in a step-by-step program designed to expand your appreciation and grasp of general relativity. Untangling General Relativity serves as an effective springboard for more in-depth studies. It lays the groundwork for mastering the advanced topics covered in relativity textbooks and university physics courses. Readers will find: - A thorough introduction to general relativity, including the interpretation of gravity as curved spacetime and a full derivation of Einstein's field equations- Comprehensive explanations of the spacetime metric, the equivalence principle, the geodesic equation, and the energy-momentum and curvature tensors- Vacuum curvature: the Schwarzschild and Kerr metrics, black holes, white holes, event horizons, and gravitational waves- Cosmology: the Friedmann equations, dark matter and energy, the Big Bang, inflation and an overview of current efforts to develop a quantum theory of gravity Perfect for undergraduate students preparing to take a university-level physics course dealing with general relativity for the first time, Untangling General Relativity will also benefit students of the natural sciences and instructors and educators with a professional or academic interest in the subject.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
336
Release Date:
2025-11-06
Publication Date:
2025-12-15
Publisher:
Wiley
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1394355858
ISBN13:
9781394355853
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
930 g
Height:
218 cm
Width:
276 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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