The Large Scale Structure of Space-Time : 50th Anniversary Edition Hardback
by Stephen W. (University of Cambridge) Hawking, George F. R. (University of Cape Town) Ellis
Part of the Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics series
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First published in 1973, this influential work discusses Einstein's General Theory of Relativity to show how two of its predictions arise: first, that the ultimate fate of many massive stars is to undergo gravitational collapse to form 'black holes'; and second, that there was a singularity in the past at the beginning of the universe.
Starting with a precise formulation of the theory, including the necessary differential geometry, the authors discuss the significance of space-time curvature and examine the properties of a number of exact solutions of Einstein's field equations.
They develop the theory of the causal structure of a general space-time, and use it to prove a number of theorems establishing the inevitability of singularities under certain conditions.
A Foreword contributed by Abhay Ashtekar and a new Preface from George Ellis help put the volume into context of the developments in the field over the past fifty years.
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- Pages:410 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:16/02/2023
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- ISBN:9781009253154
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:410 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:16/02/2023
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- ISBN:9781009253154
