Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology Paperback / softback
by Robert J. A. (The Open University, Milton Keynes) Lambourne
Paperback / softback
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Aimed at advanced undergraduates, this self-contained textbook covers the key ideas of special and general relativity together with their applications.
The textbook introduces students to basic geometric concepts, such as metrics, connections and curvature, before examining general relativity in more detail.
It shows the observational evidence supporting the theory, and the description general relativity provides of black holes and cosmological space-times.
The textbook is in full colour, with numerous worked examples and exercises with solutions.
Key points and equations are highlighted for easy identification, and each chapter ends with a summary list of important concepts and results.
This textbook provides the essential background for an up-to-date discussion of modern observational cosmology.
Each chapter builds on the previous one as concepts are developed, making it ideal for self-study.
Accompanying resources to this textbook are available at: http://www.cambridge.org/features/astrophysics.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:312 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 80 Line drawings, color
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:01/06/2010
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- ISBN:9780521131384
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:312 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 80 Line drawings, color
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:01/06/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521131384