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Loading... Flat and Curved Space-Timesby George F. R. Ellis
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The present book explains special relativity and the basics of general relativity from a geometric viewpoint. Space-time geometry is emphasised throughout, and provides the basis of understanding of the special relativity effects of time dilation, length contraction, and the relativity ofsimultaneity. Bondi's K-calculus is introduced as a simple means of calculating the magnitudes of these effects, and leads to a derivation of the Lorentz transformation as a way of unifying these results. The invariant interval of flat space-time is generalised to that of curved space-times, andleads to an understanding of the basic properties of simple cosmological models and of the collapse of a star to form a black hole. The appendices enable the advanced student to master the application of four-tensors to the relativistic study of energy and momentum, and of electromagnetism. Inaddition, this new edition contains up-to-date information on black holes, gravitational collapse, and cosmology. No library descriptions found. |
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![]() GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)530.11Natural sciences and mathematics Physics Physics Theoretical Physics RelativityLC ClassificationRatingAverage:![]()
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