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Gravitation
Natalie Webb (Edited by), Webb (Author)
9781789451207, Wiley
Hardback, published 25 July 2024
352 pages
23.5 x 15.6 x 2.2 cm, 0.771 kg
This book discusses in great detail the best theory of gravitation known to date: Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity. Based on this theory, Gravitation examines compact objects (including white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes) and gravitational waves, and then explores the importance of relativity in cosmology, the Big Bang and the organization of structure in the universe. Many practical examples are also provided throughout the book.
Symbols and Constants ix Chapter 1. General Relativity 1 1.1. The fundamentals of general relativity 1 1.2. Tensor analysis and curvature of space-time 33 1.3. General relativity equations 68 1.4. References 104 Chapter 2. Compact Objects 107 2.1. Introduction 107 2.2. White dwarfs 109 2.3. Neutron stars 120 2.4. Black holes 140 2.5. Binary systems 153 2.6. References 170 Chapter 3. Gravitational Waves 179 3.1. Gravitational waves in the context of general relativity 179 3.2. Detection of gravitational waves 201 3.3. Gravitational wave astronomy 227 3.4. The future 249 3.5. References 249 Chapter 4. The Friedmann-Lemaître Universe and Cosmological Expansion 253 4.1. Geometry 254 4.2. Cosmological expansion 261 4.3. The Friedmann-Lemaitre equations 268 4.4. Temporal evolution 275 4.5. Horizons 294 4.6. Distances 303 4.7. The redshift-luminosity relation 311 4.8. Angular size distance 317 4.9. Cosmological supernovas 321 4.10. Conclusion 332 4.11. References 335 List of Authors 337 Index 339
Brahim LAMINE
Natalie WEBB
Patrice HELLO
Richard TAILLET
Subject Areas: Physics [PH]
