Colliding Plane Waves in General Relativity (Dover Books on Physics)

Book Details

• Publisher: Dover

• Author: J.B. Griffiths

• Language: English

• Edition: Reprint

• ISBN: 9780486801216

• Pages: 256

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches

About The Book

The Collision and Interaction of Gravitational and Electromagnetic Waves by J.B. Griffiths offers an in-depth review of the cutting-edge research on the collision and interaction of gravitational and electromagnetic waves, a critical area in the study of general relativity. With an understanding that the theory predicts nonlinear interactions between these waves, the book provides a comprehensive exploration of this fascinating and complex topic.

Geared towards graduate students and researchers in the field of general relativity, the monograph offers a unified and detailed review of the literature. The first eight chapters establish the necessary background, covering field equations and discussing the qualitative aspects of their solutions. Subsequent chapters dive into exact solutions for colliding plane gravitational waves, as well as the collision and interaction of electromagnetic waves. The final chapters summarize key results related to the collision of plane waves of various types and in non-flat backgrounds.

A new postscript updates developments in the field since the book’s original 1991 publication, ensuring that readers are aware of the latest advances in this critical area of research. This text serves as an essential resource for anyone studying or researching in the fields of general relativity and theoretical physics.