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Dewey Class	530.11
Title	Spacetime and geometry (M) : an introduction to general relativity / Sean Carroll
Author	Carroll, Sean M. , 1966-
Publication	Cambridge : Cambridge University Press , 2019
Physical Details	xiv, 513 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
ISBN	9781108488396
Summary Note	"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 major applications of general relativity are then discussed: black holes, perturbation theory and gravitational waves, and cosmology. Students will learn the origin of how spacetime curves (the Einstein equation) and how matter moves through it (the geodesic equation). They will learn what black holes really are, how gravitational waves are generated and detected, and the modern view of the expansion of the universe. A brief introduction to quantum field theory in curved spacetime is also included. A student familiar with this book will be ready to tackle research-level problems in gravitational physics"-- Provided by publisher.:
Contents note	This book was previously published by Pearson Education, Inc. and reissued by Cambridge University Press 2019.
Links to Related Works	Subject References: General relativity (Physics) . Authors: Carroll, Sean M. 1966- . Classification: 530.11 .

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4		. Geometric analysis and the calculus of variations for Stefan Hildebrandt 4
5	. Jost, Jürgen 1956- 5	. Compact Riemann surfaces: an introduction to contemporary mathematics 5

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