Einstein's General Theory of Relativity: With Modern Applications in Cosmology

By Sigbjorn Hervik

Book Overview

This book introduces the general theory of relativity and includes applications to cosmology. The book provides a thorough introduction to tensor calculus and curved manifolds. After the necessary mathematical tools are introduced, the authors offer a thorough presentation of the theory of relativity. Also included are some advanced topics not previously covered by textbooks, including 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 benefit from an updated introduction to general relativity including the most recent developments in cosmology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144192406X
• ISBN13: 9781441924063
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 538 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"