Exploring Black Holes: Introduction to General Relativity - Hardcover

Taylor, Edwin F.; Wheeler, John Archibald

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 020138423X ISBN 13: 9780201384239

Publisher: Pearson, 2000

Synopsis

The goal of this unique book is to provide the tools for readers to become active participants in carrying out their own investigations about curved spacetime near Earth and black holes. To that end, the book uses calculus and algebra, rather than tensors, to make general relativity accessible. Five chapters introduce basic theory and seven projects guide readers in the analysis of major applications. To facilitate study and review, each section begins with a summary of the key idea. Marginal notes highlight other important points.

About this title

About the Author

Exploring Black Holes: An Introduction to General Relativity was written by Oersted Medal winner Edwin Taylor and foremost relativist John Archibald Wheeler.

From the Back Cover

A concise, direct examination of general relativity and black holes, Exploring Black Holes provides tools that motivate tools that motivate readers to become active participants in carrying out their own investigations about curved spacetime near earth and black holes. The authors use calculus and algebra to make general relativity accessible, and use quotes from well-known personalities, including Einstein, to offer further insight. Five chapters introduce basic theory. The book also includes seven projects regarding the analysis of major applications. Discussions provide the background needed to carry out projects. The book's projects guide readers as they fill in steps, compute outcomes and carry out their own investigations. For astronomers, mathematicians and people interested in learning about the relativity of black holes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 020138423X
• ISBN 13: 9780201384239
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352