This book suitable for post graduates in Physics and Astrophysics aims at introducing the theory of general relativity as an important background for doing astrophysics. Starting from a detailed discussion of the various mathematical concepts for doing general relativity, the book introduces the geometric description of gravity. It gives a brief historical perspective to classical mechanics and electrodynamics making an attempt to establish the necessity of special relativity as propounded by Einstein extending to General Relativity. This book is a good starting point for post graduates wanting to pursue the modern topics of Cosmology, High energy astrophysics and related areas.
| ISBN: | 9781498746649 |
| Publication date: | 21st December 2016 |
| Author: | A R Prasanna |
| Publisher: | CRC Press Inc an imprint of Taylor & Francis Inc |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 398 pages |
| Genres: |
Life sciences: general issues Condensed matter physics (liquid state and solid state physics) Astrophysics Particle and high-energy physics |