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General Relativity Without Calculus: A Concise Introduction to the Geometry of Relativity
José Natário
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Description for General Relativity Without Calculus: A Concise Introduction to the Geometry of Relativity
Paperback. Requiring only basic knowledge of high school mathematics and physics, this volume offers a concise introduction to the general theory of relativity. The text presents the fundamentals of special relativity, Minkowski space-time, non-Euclidean geometry, Newtonian gravity, and more. Series: Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics. Num Pages: 140 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; PHDV; PHR; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 151 x 8. Weight in Grams: 214.
General Relativity Without Calculus offers a compact but mathematically correct introduction to the general theory of relativity, assuming only a basic knowledge of high school mathematics and physics. Targeted at first year undergraduates (and advanced high school students) who wish to learn Einstein's theory beyond popular science accounts, it covers the basics of special relativity, Minkowski space-time, non-Euclidean geometry, Newtonian gravity, the Schwarzschild solution, black holes and cosmology. The quick-paced style is balanced by over 75 exercises (including full solutions), allowing readers to test and consolidate their understanding.
General Relativity Without Calculus offers a compact but mathematically correct introduction to the general theory of relativity, assuming only a basic knowledge of high school mathematics and physics. Targeted at first year undergraduates (and advanced high school students) who wish to learn Einstein's theory beyond popular science accounts, it covers the basics of special relativity, Minkowski space-time, non-Euclidean geometry, Newtonian gravity, the Schwarzschild solution, black holes and cosmology. The quick-paced style is balanced by over 75 exercises (including full solutions), allowing readers to test and consolidate their understanding.
Product Details
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics
Condition
New
Weight
214g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642270505
SKU
V9783642270505
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Reviews for General Relativity Without Calculus: A Concise Introduction to the Geometry of Relativity
From the reviews: The book is a short, clear and elementary introduction to the main ideas of Special Relativity and General Relativity. The primary target was an audience of well-trained high school students, interested in a course beyond the popular science expositions. The contents reveals the aim of the author, to cover both the classic theory ... Read more