The Large Scale Structure of Space-Time
S. W. Hawking
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Paperback. This 1973 book discusses Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and its predictions concerning black holes and singularities in space-time itself. Series Editor(s): Landshoff, P. V.; Nelson, David R.; Weinberg, S. Series: Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 606. Series: Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics. 404 pages. This 1973 book discusses Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and its predictions concerning black holes and singularities in space-time itself. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PHR. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 21. Weight: 632. Series Editor(s) :Landshoff, P.V.; Nelson, D. R.; Weinberg, S.
Einstein's General Theory of Relativity leads to two remarkable predictions: first, that the ultimate destiny of many massive stars is to undergo gravitational collapse and to disappear from view, leaving behind a 'black hole' in space; and secondly, that there will exist singularities in space-time itself. These singularities are places where space-time begins or ends, and the presently known laws of physics break down. They will occur inside black holes, and in the past are what might be construed as the beginning of the universe. To show how these predictions arise, the authors discuss the General Theory of Relativity in ... Read more
Einstein's General Theory of Relativity leads to two remarkable predictions: first, that the ultimate destiny of many massive stars is to undergo gravitational collapse and to disappear from view, leaving behind a 'black hole' in space; and secondly, that there will exist singularities in space-time itself. These singularities are places where space-time begins or ends, and the presently known laws of physics break down. They will occur inside black holes, and in the past are what might be construed as the beginning of the universe. To show how these predictions arise, the authors discuss the General Theory of Relativity in ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
404
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1975
Series
Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
Condition
New
Weight
612g
Number of Pages
404
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521099066
SKU
V9780521099066
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'The book is a masterpiece, written by sure hands.' Science 'Certain to rank as an outstanding classic of the current advance of relativity theory.' Contemporary Physics 'La parution de ce livre est un événement important …' La Recherche