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Physics of Black Holes
Novikov, I.; Frolov, Valeri P.
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Paperback. Translator(s): Kisin, V.I.; Yankovsky, E. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 500.
One of the most exciting predictions of Einstein's theory of gravitationisthat there may exist 'black holes': putative objects whose gravitational fields are so strong that no physical bodies and signals can break free of their pull and escape. Even though a completely reliable discovery of a black hole has not yet been made, several objects among those scrutinized by astrophysicists will very likely be conformed as black holes. The proof that they do exist, and an analysis of their properties, would have a significance going far beyond astrophysics. Indeed, what is involved is not just the discovery of yet another, ... Read more
One of the most exciting predictions of Einstein's theory of gravitationisthat there may exist 'black holes': putative objects whose gravitational fields are so strong that no physical bodies and signals can break free of their pull and escape. Even though a completely reliable discovery of a black hole has not yet been made, several objects among those scrutinized by astrophysicists will very likely be conformed as black holes. The proof that they do exist, and an analysis of their properties, would have a significance going far beyond astrophysics. Indeed, what is involved is not just the discovery of yet another, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Series
Fundamental Theories of Physics
Number of Pages
341
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048184484
SKU
V9789048184484
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