{"product_id":"flat-and-curved-space-times-paperback","title":"Flat and Curved Space-Times - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eG. F. R. Ellis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGeorge Francis Rayner Ellis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eR. M. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe present book explains special relativity and the basics of general relativity from a geometric viewpoint. Space-time geometry is emphasized throughout, and provides the basis of understanding of the special relativity effects of time dilation, length contraction, and the relativity of simultaneity. Bondi's K-calculus is introduced as a simple means of calculating the magnitudes of these effects, and leads to a derivation of the Lorentz transformation as a way of unifying these results. The invariant interval of flat space-time is generalised to that of curved space-times, and leads to an understanding of the basic properties of simple cosmological models and of the collapse of a star to form a black hole. The appendices enable the advanced student to master the application of four-tensors to the relativistic study of energy and momentum, and of electromagnetism. In addition, this new edition contains up-to-date information on black holes, gravitational collapse, and\u003cbr\u003ecosmology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 392\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 11, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42736731062335,"sku":"9780198506560","price":215.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/91bbea1ce33ad5c08ce2b578561ca2c3.webp?v=1765147670","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/flat-and-curved-space-times-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}