Spacetime and geometry : an introduction to general relativity Sean M. Carroll.

By:

Carroll, Sean M [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2021.Description: xiv, 513pISBN:

9781108488396

Subject(s):

General relativity (Physics)

Additional physical formats: Online version:: Spacetime and geometryDDC classification:

530.11 C236S 23

LOC classification:

QC173.6 .C377 2019

Summary: "Spacetime and Geometry is an introductory textbook on general relativity, specifically aimed at students. Using a lucid style, Carroll first covers the foundations of the theory and mathematical formalism, providing an approachable introduction to what can often be an intimidating subject. Three major applications of general relativity are then discussed: black holes, perturbation theory and gravitational waves, and cosmology. Students will learn the origin of how spacetime curves (the Einstein equation) and how matter moves through it (the geodesic equation). They will learn what black holes really are, how gravitational waves are generated and detected, and the modern view of the expansion of the universe. A brief introduction to quantum field theory in curved spacetime is also included. A student familiar with this book will be ready to tackle research-level problems in gravitational physics"--

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Books	Central Library, IISER Bhopal Reference Section	Reference	530.11 C236S (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not For Loan	Reserve		10844
Books	Central Library, IISER Bhopal General Section		530.11 C236S (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Checked out to Rounak Mukherjee (21230)		29/10/2024	10845

This book was previously published by Pearson Education, Inc. and reissued by Cambridge University Press 2019.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Spacetime and Geometry is an introductory textbook on general relativity, specifically aimed at students. Using a lucid style, Carroll first covers the foundations of the theory and mathematical formalism, providing an approachable introduction to what can often be an intimidating subject. Three major applications of general relativity are then discussed: black holes, perturbation theory and gravitational waves, and cosmology. Students will learn the origin of how spacetime curves (the Einstein equation) and how matter moves through it (the geodesic equation). They will learn what black holes really are, how gravitational waves are generated and detected, and the modern view of the expansion of the universe. A brief introduction to quantum field theory in curved spacetime is also included. A student familiar with this book will be ready to tackle research-level problems in gravitational physics"--

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