Gravity : an introduction to Einstein's general relativity /

Providing relevant solutions of the Einstein equation, this text introduces field equations of general relativity & their supporting mathematics. Emphasis is on the connection between observation & theory and the phenomena of gravitational physics.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hartle, J. B. (James B.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : Addison-Wesley, ©2003.
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Description
Summary:Providing relevant solutions of the Einstein equation, this text introduces field equations of general relativity & their supporting mathematics. Emphasis is on the connection between observation & theory and the phenomena of gravitational physics.
Physical Description:xxii, 582 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 563-567) and index.
ISBN:0805386629
9780805386622