Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology: A Basic Introduction (Cheng Ta-Pei)(Paperback)

Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology: A Basic Introduction (Cheng Ta-Pei)(Paperback)

Einstein's general theory of relativity is introduced in this advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate level textbook. Topics include special relativity, in the formalism of Minkowski's four-dimensional space-time, the principle of equivalence, Riemannian geometry and tensor analysis, Einstein

Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology (Boehmer Christian G.)(Paperback)

Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology gives undergraduate students an overview of the fundamental ideas behind the geometric theory of gravitation and spacetime. Through pointers on how to modify and generalise Einstein's theory to enhance understanding, it provides a link between

Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology (Lambourne Robert J. a.)(Paperback)

Aimed at advanced undergraduates, this self-contained textbook covers the key ideas of special and general relativity together with their applications. The textbook introduces students to basic geometric concepts, such as metrics, connections and curvature, before examining general relativity in

Relativity and Cosmology: Volume 5 of Modern Classical Physics (Thorne Kip S.)(Paperback)

A groundbreaking textbook on twenty-first-century general relativity and cosmology Kip Thorne and Roger Blandford's monumental Modern Classical Physics is now available in five stand-alone volumes that make ideal textbooks for individual graduate or advanced undergraduate courses on statistical

A Short Course in General Relativity and Cosmology (Hentschke Reinhard)(Paperback)

Overview.- Review of Concepts and Some Extensions Thereof.- Introduction to Multidimensional Calculus.- Field Equations of General Relativity.- Classical Tests of General Relativity.- Black Holes.- Basics of Modern Cosmology: Overview.- Friedmann-Robertson-Walker Cosmology.- Thermodynamics of the

A Mathematical Journey to Relativity: Deriving Special and General Relativity with Basic Mathematics (Boskoff Wladimir-Georges)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Modern Cosmology (Liddle Andrew)(Paperback)

An Introduction to Modern Cosmology Third Edition is an accessible account of modern cosmological ideas. The Big Bang Cosmology is explored, looking at its observational successes in explaining the expansion of the Universe, the existence and properties of the cosmic microwave background, and the

Why Beauty Is Truth: A History of Symmetry (Stewart Ian)(Paperback)

At the heart of relativity theory, quantum mechanics, string theory, and much of modern cosmology lies one concept: symmetry. In Why Beauty Is Truth, world-famous mathematician Ian Stewart narrates the history of the emergence of this remarkable area of study. Stewart introduces us to such

General Relativity: The Essentials (Rovelli Carlo)(Paperback)

Renowned physicist and author Carlo Rovelli gives a straightforward introduction to General Relativity, our current theory of gravitation. Focusing on conceptual clarity, he derives all the basic results in the simplest way, explaining the central physical, philosophical and mathematical ideas for

How to Bake Pi - Easy recipes for understanding complex maths (Cheng Eugenia)(Paperback / softback)

What is maths all about? And what on earth do cake and custard have to do with it? The fabulous Eugenia Cheng's entertaining guide to mathematical thinking, available now in

Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity (Carroll Sean M.)(Pevná vazba)

Spacetime and Geometry is an introductory textbook on general relativity, specifically aimed at students. Using a lucid style, Carroll first covers the foundations of the theory and mathematical formalism, providing an approachable introduction to what can often be an intimidating subject. Three

An Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology (Jones Mark H.)(Paperback)

This well-received textbook has been designed by a team of experts for introductory courses in astronomy and astrophysics. Starting with a detailed discussion of our Galaxy, the Milky Way, it goes on to give a general introduction to normal and active galaxies including models for their formation

Classical and Quantum Cosmology (Calcagni Gianluca)(Pevná vazba)

Introduction.- Hot big bang model.- Cosmological perturbations.- Cosmic microwave background.- Inflation.- Big bang problem.- Cosmological constant problem.- The problem of quantum gravity.- Canonical quantum gravity.- Canonical quantum cosmology.- Cosmology of quantum gravities.- String theory.-

The Special Theory of Relativity: Foundations, Theory, Verification, Applications (Christodoulides Costas)(Paperback)

Historical Introduction.- The Main Landmarks in the Development of the Special Theory of Relativity.- The Principle of Relativity of Galileo. Galileo's Invariance Hypothesis. The Law of Inertia. Inertial Frames of Reference Relativity.- R mer and the Speed of Light.- Newton's Laws of Motion

Radical Love: Introduction to Queer Theology (Cheng Patrick S.)(Paperback)

Contextual theologies have developed from a number of perspectives - including feminist theology, black theology, womanist theology, Latin American liberation theology, and Asian American theology - and a wide variety of academic and general introductions exist to examine each one. However, Radical

Raspberry Pi 3 in Easy Steps (McGrath Mike)(Paperback)

Raspberry Pi 3 in Easy Steps starts with the basic components you'll need, setting up the system and logging into the console. Then, in easy steps, it introduces you to the Raspbian operating system that is optimized for the Raspberry Pi. You'll learn how to customize the look and feel of your

Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity (Second Edition) (Dunningham Jacob)(Paperback)

This book is a revised and updated version of Introductory Quantum Physics and Relativity. Based on lectures given as part of the undergraduate degree programme at the University of Leeds, it has been extended in line with recent developments in the field. The book contains all the material

Relativity: A Very Short Introduction (Stannard Russell)(Paperback)

If you move at high speed, time slows down, space squashes up and you get heavier. Travel fast enough and you could weigh as much as a jumbo jet, be flattened thinner than a CD without feeling a thing-and live forever! As for the angles of a triangle, they do not always have to add up to 180

Exploring the Raspberry Pi 2 with C++ (Gay Warren)(Paperback)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Pi 2.- Chapter 2: Workstation.- Chapter 3: The Matrix.- Chapter 4: Installing a Kernel.- Chapter 5: GPIO gp Command.- Chapter 6: General Purpose Clock.- Chapter 7: Pulse Width Modulation.- Chapter 8: Physics of the GPIO Interface.- Chapter 9: PiSpy.- Chapter 10:

Field and Wave Electromagnetics: Pearson New International Edition (Cheng David)(Paperback / softback)

From Head to Toe (Carle Eric)(Paperback / softback)

A lively and fresh interactive introduction to the basic body parts and movements. Gorillas, elephants, camels and other animals invite all young readers to clap, stomp, wriggle and bend like they do

Covariant Physics: From Classical Mechanics to General Relativity and Beyond (Emam Moataz H.)(Paperback)

Covariant Physics: From Classical Mechanics to General Relativity and Beyond endeavours to provide undergraduate students as well as self-learners with training in the fundamentals of the modern theories of spacetime, most notably the general theory of relativity as well as physics in curved

Anaximander and the Origins of Greek Cosmology (Kahn Charles H.)(Paperback / softback)

An Introduction to Ergodic Theory (Walters Peter)(Paperback)

This text provides and introduction to ergodic theory suitable for readers knowing basic measure theory. The mathematical prerequisites are summarized in Chapter 0. It is hoped the reader will be ready to tackle research papers after reading the book. Several examples are described and are studied