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A general relativity workbook / Thomas A. Moore, Pomona College.
| Author/creator | Moore, Thomas A. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Sausalito, California : University Science Books, [2012] |
| Description | pages cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Review of special relativity -- Four-vectors -- Index notation -- Arbitrary coordinates -- Tensor equations -- Maxwell's equations -- Geodesics -- The Schwarzschild metric -- Particle orbits -- Precession of the perihelion -- Photon orbits -- Deflection of light -- Event horizon -- Alternative coordinates -- Black hole thermodynamics -- The absolute gradient -- Geodesic deviation -- The Riemann tensor -- The stress-energy tensor -- The Einstein equation -- Interpreting the equation -- The Schwarzschild solution -- The universe observed -- A metric for the cosmos -- Evolution of the universe -- Cosmic implications -- The early universe -- CMB fluctuations and inflation -- Gauge freedom -- Detecting gravitational waves -- Gravitational wave energy -- Generating gravitational waves -- Gravitational wave astronomy -- Gravitomagnetism -- The Kerr metric -- Particle orbits in Kerr spacetime -- Ergoregion and horizon -- Negative-energy orbits. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 2012025909 |
| ISBN | 9781891389825 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1891389823 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QC173.6 .M66 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |