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Einstein's General Theory of Relativity

With Modern Applications in Cosmology

by (author) Øyvind Gron & Sigbjorn Hervik

Publisher
Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade
Initial publish date
May 2007
Category
Physics
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780387691992
    Publish Date
    May 2007
    List Price
    $204.5

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Description

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.

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Contributor Notes

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).