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Space-time : An Introduction to Einstein's Theory of Gravity. Jonathan Allday

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Boca Raton, FL, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2019.Description: xv, 353 p. : illustrations ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 9781032031996
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 530.11 ALL
Contents:
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Four Keystones
2. The Road to Relativity
3. The Theory of Special Relativity
4. Space-time
5. Mass, energy and dust
6. Generalising relativity
7. The theory of general relativity
8. Weak field gravitation
9. Space-time in the general theory
10. Black holes
11. Gravitational waves
12. Cosmology
13. Quantum considerations
Bibliograpgy
Index
Summary: "This book, suitable for interested post-16 school pupils or undergraduates looking for a supplement to their course text, develops our modern view of space-time and its implications in the theories of gravity and cosmology. While aspects of this topic are inevitably abstract, the book seeks to ground thinking in observational and experimental evidence where possible. In addition, some of Einstein's philosophical thoughts are explored and contrasted with our modern views. Written in an accessible yet rigorous style, Jonathan Allday, a highly accomplished writer, brings his trademark clarity and engagement to these fascinating subjects, which underpin so much of modern physics. Features: Restricted use of advanced mathematics, making the book suitable for post-16 students and undergraduates Contains discussions of key modern developments in quantum gravity, and the latest developments in the field, including results from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Accompanied by appendices on the CRC Press website featuring detailed mathematical arguments for key derivations"-- Provided by publisher
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Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Four Keystones

2. The Road to Relativity

3. The Theory of Special Relativity

4. Space-time

5. Mass, energy and dust

6. Generalising relativity

7. The theory of general relativity

8. Weak field gravitation

9. Space-time in the general theory

10. Black holes

11. Gravitational waves

12. Cosmology

13. Quantum considerations

Bibliograpgy

Index

"This book, suitable for interested post-16 school pupils or undergraduates looking for a supplement to their course text, develops our modern view of space-time and its implications in the theories of gravity and cosmology. While aspects of this topic are inevitably abstract, the book seeks to ground thinking in observational and experimental evidence where possible. In addition, some of Einstein's philosophical thoughts are explored and contrasted with our modern views. Written in an accessible yet rigorous style, Jonathan Allday, a highly accomplished writer, brings his trademark clarity and engagement to these fascinating subjects, which underpin so much of modern physics. Features: Restricted use of advanced mathematics, making the book suitable for post-16 students and undergraduates Contains discussions of key modern developments in quantum gravity, and the latest developments in the field, including results from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Accompanied by appendices on the CRC Press website featuring detailed mathematical arguments for key derivations"-- Provided by publisher

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