Einstein's Theory: A Rigorous Introduction for the Mathematically Untrained - Softcover

Grøn, Øyvind; Næss, Arne

 
9781461407072: Einstein's Theory: A Rigorous Introduction for the Mathematically Untrained
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ISBN 10: 1461407079 ISBN 13: 9781461407072
Publisher: Springer, 2011

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Synopsis

Vectors.- Differential calculus.- Tangent vectors.- Curvilinear coordinate systems.- The metric tensor.- The Christoffel symbols.- Covariant differentiation.- Geodesics.- Curvature.- Conservation laws of classical mechanics.- Einstein's field equations.- Einstein's theory of spacetime and gravitation.- Some applications.- Relativistic universe models.

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2011
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1461407079
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