Principles of Cosmology and Gravitation

Principles of Cosmology and Gravitation

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Publisher's Synopsis

General relativity and quantum mechanics have become the two central pillars of theoretical physics. Moreover, general relativity has important applications in astrophysics and high-energy particle physics. Covering the fundamentals of the subject, Principles of Cosmology and Gravitation describes the universe as revealed by observations and presents a theoretical framework to enable important cosmological formulae to be derived and numerical calculations performed. Avoiding elaborate formal discussions, the book presents a practical approach that focuses on the general theory of relativity. It examines different evolutionary models and the gravitational effects of massive bodies. The book also includes a large number of worked examples and problems, half with solutions.

Book information

ISBN: 9780852740378
Publisher: CRC Press
Imprint: CRC Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 523.1
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 179
Weight: 244g
Height: 217mm
Width: 142mm
Spine width: 12mm