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There is little doubt that Einstein's theory of relativity captures the imagination. Not only has it radically altered the way we view the universe, but the theory also has a considerable number of surprises in store. This is especially so in the three main topics of current interest that this book reaches, namely: black holes, gravitational waves, and cosmology.
The main aim of this textbook is to provide students with a sound mathematical introduction coupled to an understanding of the physical insights needed to explore the subject. Indeed, the book follows Einstein in that it introduces the theory very much from a physical point of view. After introducing the special theory of relativity, the basic field equations of gravitation are derived and discussed carefully as a prelude to first solving them in simple cases and then exploring the three main areas of application.
This new edition contains a substantial extension content that considers new and updated developments in the field. Topics include coverage of the advancement of observational cosmology, the detection of gravitational waves from colliding black holes and neutron stars, and advancements in modern cosmology.
Einstein's theory of relativity is undoubtedly one of the greatest achievements of the human mind. Yet, in this book, the author makes it possible for students with a wide range of abilities to deal confidently with the subject. Based on both authors' experience teaching the subject this is achieved by breaking down the main arguments into a series of simple logical steps. Full details are provided in the text and the numerous exercises while additional insight is provided through the numerous diagrams. As a result this book makes an excellent course for any reader coming to the subject for the first time while providing a thorough understanding for any student wanting to go on to study the subject in depth
Contents
1: The Organisation of the Book
A: Special Relativity
2: The k-Calculus
3: The Key Attributes of Special Relativity
4: The Elements of Relativistic Mechanics
B: The Formalism of Tensors
5: Tensor Algebra
6: Tensor Calculus
7: Integration, Variation, and Symmetry
C: General Relativity
8: Special Relativity Revisited
9: The Principles of General Relativity
10: The Field equations of General Relativity
11: General Relativity from a Variational Principle
12: The Energy-Momentum Tensor
13: The Structure of the Field Equations
14: The 3+1 and 2+2 Formalisms
15: The Schwarzschild sSlution
16: Classical Experimental Tests of General Relativity
D: Black Holes
17: Non-Rotating Black Holes
18: Maximal Extension and Conformal Compactification
19: Charged Black Holes
20: Rotating Black Holes
E: Gravitational Waves
21: Linearized Gravitational Waves and their Detection
22: Exact Gravitational Waves
23: Radiation from an Isolated Source
F: Cosmology
24: Relativistic Cosmology
25: The Classical Cosmological Models
26: Modern Cosmology
Answers to Exercises
Selected Bibliography
Index
