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A College Course on Relativity and Cosmology
Contributor(s): Cheng, Ta-Pei (Author)

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ISBN: 0199693404     ISBN-13: 9780199693405
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
OUR PRICE: $95.00  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2015
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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Physics - Relativity
- Science | Cosmology
Dewey: 530.11
LCCN: 2014957469
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.5" W x 9.7" L (1.65 lbs) 352 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index
 
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This advanced undergraduate text introduces Einstein's general theory of relativity. The topics covered include geometric formulation of special relativity, the principle of equivalence, Einstein's field equation and its spherical-symmetric solution, as well as cosmology. An emphasis is placed
on physical examples and simple applications without the full tensor apparatus. It begins by examining the physics of the equivalence principle and looks at how it inspired Einstein's idea of curved spacetime as the gravitational field. At a more mathematically accessible level, it provides a metric
description of a warped space, allowing the reader to study many interesting phenomena such as gravitational time dilation, GPS operation, light deflection, precession of Mercury's perihelion, and black holes. Numerous modern topics in cosmology are discussed from primordial inflation and cosmic
microwave background to the dark energy that propels an accelerating universe.

Building on Cheng's previous book, 'Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology: A Basic Introduction', this text has been tailored to the advanced student. It concentrates on the core elements of the subject making it suitable for a one-semester course at the undergraduate level. It can also serve as an
accessible introduction of general relativity and cosmology for those readers who want to study the subject on their own. The proper tensor formulation of Einstein's field equation is presented in an appendix chapter for those wishing to glimpse further at the mathematical details.

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