Description
The theory of relativity describes the laws of physics in a given space-time. However, a physical theory must provide observational predictions expressed in terms of measurements, which are the outcome of practical experiments and observations. Ideal for readers with a mathematical background and a basic knowledge of relativity, this book will help readers understand the physics behind the mathematical formalism of the theory of relativity. It explores the informative power of the theory of relativity, and highlights its uses in space physics, astrophysics and cosmology. Readers are given the tools to pick out from the mathematical formalism those quantities that have physical meaning and which can therefore be the result of a measurement. The book considers the complications that arise through the interpretation of a measurement, which is dependent on the observer who performs it. Specific examples of this are given to highlight the awkwardness of the problem.
Ideal for readers with a mathematical background, this book explores the informative power of the theory of relativity.
About the Author
Fernando de Felice is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Padova, Italy. He has significant research experience in the subject of general relativity at institutions in the USA, Canada, the UK, Japan and Brazil. He was awarded the Volterra Medal by the Accademia dei Lincei in 2005. Donato Bini is a Researcher of the Italian Research Council (CNR) at the Istituto per le Applicazioni del Calcolo 'M. Picone' (IAC), Rome. His research interests include space-time splitting techniques in general relativity.
Reviews
'... a wide-reaching book that covers a lot of material ... will reward the diligent reader.' The Observatory
'The book is written in a very pedagogical and transparent style and it helps the reader to understand physics behind the mathematical formalism of the theory. I recommend this book to researchers and graduate students of general relativity, astrophysics, cosmology and related areas. For students, the section Exercises containing one hundred problems forms also a very useful addition.' Zentralblatt MATH
Book Information
ISBN 9780521889308
Author Fernando de Felice
Format Hardback
Page Count 328
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 740g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 182mm * 23mm
Ideal for readers with a mathematical background, this book explores the informative power of the theory of relativity.
About the Author
Fernando de Felice is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Padova, Italy. He has significant research experience in the subject of general relativity at institutions in the USA, Canada, the UK, Japan and Brazil. He was awarded the Volterra Medal by the Accademia dei Lincei in 2005. Donato Bini is a Researcher of the Italian Research Council (CNR) at the Istituto per le Applicazioni del Calcolo 'M. Picone' (IAC), Rome. His research interests include space-time splitting techniques in general relativity.
Reviews
'... a wide-reaching book that covers a lot of material ... will reward the diligent reader.' The Observatory
'The book is written in a very pedagogical and transparent style and it helps the reader to understand physics behind the mathematical formalism of the theory. I recommend this book to researchers and graduate students of general relativity, astrophysics, cosmology and related areas. For students, the section Exercises containing one hundred problems forms also a very useful addition.' Zentralblatt MATH
Book Information
ISBN 9780521889308
Author Fernando de Felice
Format Hardback
Page Count 328
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 740g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 182mm * 23mm
