Canonical Gravity and Applications : Cosmology, Black Holes, and Quantum Gravity Hardback
by Martin (Pennsylvania State University) Bojowald
Hardback
- Information
Description
Canonical methods are a powerful mathematical tool within the field of gravitational research, both theoretical and experimental, and have contributed to a number of recent developments in physics.
Providing mathematical foundations as well as physical applications, this is the first systematic explanation of canonical methods in gravity.
The book discusses the mathematical and geometrical notions underlying canonical tools, highlighting their applications in all aspects of gravitational research from advanced mathematical foundations to modern applications in cosmology and black hole physics.
The main canonical formulations, including the Arnowitt-Deser-Misner (ADM) formalism and Ashtekar variables, are derived and discussed.
Ideal for both graduate students and researchers, this book provides a link between standard introductions to general relativity and advanced expositions of black hole physics, theoretical cosmology or quantum gravity.
Information
-
In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:312 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 40 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:23/12/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521195751
Information
-
In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:312 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 40 Line drawings, black and white
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:23/12/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521195751