General Relativity: Basics and Beyond Date, Ghanashyam

Book Details

• Author: Ghanashyam Date

• Brand: CRC Press

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 268

• Release Date: 03-12-2014

• ISBN: 9781466552715

• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

"General Relativity: Basics and Beyond" by Ghanashyam Date provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory of general relativity, making it an invaluable resource for students and beginning researchers alike. The book balances essential foundational concepts with advanced topics, offering both a solid grounding in the basics and a forward-looking perspective into the more complex areas of the field.

The first five chapters delve deeply into the core aspects of general relativity, including Einstein’s theory, Riemannian geometry, and the Einstein equation. These chapters provide clear, insightful explanations of space-times corresponding to various gravitational fields, helping readers understand how gravity influences the fabric of spacetime.

After establishing these fundamental ideas, the book transitions into more sophisticated features of general relativity, including the exploration of black holes, gravitational waves, and cosmological space-times. It goes beyond basic theory by exploring numerical relativity, the interpretation of globally hyperbolic space-times, and contemporary approaches to solving the challenges faced by general relativity.

Written in a pedagogical style that emphasizes clarity and understanding, "General Relativity: Basics and Beyond" offers an accessible yet detailed approach to one of the most fascinating and important fields in modern physics. It’s perfect for readers seeking to gain a thorough understanding of general relativity while also delving into current research and applications of this groundbreaking theory.