{"product_id":"black-holes-a-student-text-3rd-edition-paperback","title":"Black Holes: A Student Text (3rd Edition) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdwin Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDerek J. Raine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides an accessible introduction to the fascinating and topical subject of black holes. It bridges the gap between popular non-mathematical expositions and advanced research texts, using simple undergraduate level calculations and the most basic knowledge of relativity to explain current research. This means the theory can be understood by a wide audience of physicists, including those who are not necessarily interested in learning higher-level mathematical techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third edition links more of the current research trends to fundamental aspects of the physics of black holes. Additionally: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt provides an accessible introduction to the two most useful exact solutions of Einstein's vacuum field equations describing black holes, using only basic tensor calculus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the geometry and physical properties of these spacetimes through the motion of particles and light\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the use of different coordinate systems, maximal extensions and Penrose diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the association of the surface area of a black hole with its entropy and shows that, with the introduction of quantum mechanics, black holes cease to be black and can radiate. This allows black holes to satisfy the laws of thermodynamics and thus be consistent with the rest of physics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes over 100 problems and solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new edition introduces a chapter dedicated to a selection of recent results. Existing chapters have been updated and new explanatory material has been added to aid in the understanding of the physics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended reading for advanced undergraduate students and first-year postgraduates who will find it a useful stepping-stone to the advanced literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides an accessible introduction to the fascinating and topical subject of black holes. It bridges the gap between popular non-mathematical expositions and advanced research texts, using simple undergraduate level calculations and the most basic knowledge of relativity to explain current research. This means the theory can be understood by a wide audience of physicists, including those who are not necessarily interested in learning higher-level mathematical techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The third edition links more of the current research trends to fundamental aspects of the physics of black holes. Additionally: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It provides an accessible introduction to the two most useful exact solutions of Einstein's vacuum field equations describing black holes, using only basic tensor calculus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explores the geometry and physical properties of these spacetimes through the motion of particles and light\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explains the use of different coordinate systems, maximal extensions and Penrose diagrams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Discusses the association of the surface area of a black hole with its entropy and shows that, with the introduction of quantum mechanics, black holes cease to be black and can radiate. This allows black holes to satisfy the laws of thermodynamics and thus be consistent with the rest of physics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Includes over 100 problems and solutions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This new edition introduces a chapter dedicated to a selection of recent results. Existing chapters have been updated and new explanatory material has been added to aid in the understanding of the physics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book is recommended reading for advanced undergraduate students and first-year postgraduates who will find it a useful stepping-stone to the advanced literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42713182797887,"sku":"9781783264827","price":75.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/43764983c58bc1a31e729cbf6114a4b9.webp?v=1765063753","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/black-holes-a-student-text-3rd-edition-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}