Steane, Andrew M.
Relativity Made Relatively Easy Volume 2: General Relativity and Cosmology
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192893543
- author:
- Steane, Andrew M.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 24.7 x 19 x 2.4 centimetres (1.0
- Genre:
- Science, Cosmology, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Relativity Made Relatively Easy Volume 2 General Relativity and Cosmology by Andrew M. Steane is a comprehensive textbook aimed at advanced undergraduate or graduate students. It builds upon the principles of Special Relativity, providing a thorough understanding of General Relativity and its applications in cosmology. The book covers key concepts such as horizons, black holes, Hawking radiation, and cosmology, while also introducing classical field theory, spinors, and the Dirac equation. Steane's approach prioritises clarity, physical insight, and simplicity, making it an ideal resource for self-study. With full explanations, derivations, and numerous examples, this textbook is designed to provide a solid foundation in General Relativity and its related fields.