An Introduction to Twistor Theory - Second Edition

Tod, K.P.; Huggett, S. A.

ISBN 10: 0521451574 / ISBN 13: 9780521451574

Published by Cambridge Univ Press. Cambridge, UK. 1994. Second Edition--First Printing., 1994

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Book size about 6 by 9 inches with some 178 pages. Bound in slick glossy blue paper covered boards with white lettering. Book number 4 of the London Mathematical Society Student Texts. Very slightest wear. A clean and unmarked book. FINE Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng. Seller Inventory # 9305

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Title: An Introduction to Twistor Theory - Second ...

Publisher: Cambridge Univ Press. Cambridge, UK. 1994. Second Edition--First Printing.

Publication Date: 1994

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 2nd Edition.

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Synopsis:

This book is an introduction to twistor theory and modern geometrical approaches to space-time structure at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level. The choice of material presented has evolved from graduate lectures given in London and Oxford and the authors have aimed to retain the informal tone of those lectures. The book will provide graduate students with an introduction to the literature of twistor theory, presupposing some knowledge of special relativity and differential geometry. It would also be of use for a short course on space-time structure independently of twistor theory. The physicist could be introduced gently to some of the mathematics which has proved useful in these areas, and the mathematician could be shown where sheaf cohomology and complex manifold theory can be used in physics.

Review:

' ... the book is recommended to anyone seeking to get acquainted with the area.' American Scientist

' ... a certain amount of preliminary knowledge is assumed of the reader ... but anyone who has these prerequisites and who is interested in twistor theory could hardly do better than to start with this book.' Contemporary Physics

'In all, the book provides a pleasant starting point for the study of this fascinating subject.' Dr F. E. Burstall, Contemporary Physics