Its self-contained presentation and 'do-it-yourself' approach make this the perfect guide for graduate students and researchers wishing to access recent literature in the field of nonlinear wave equations and general relativity. It introduces all of the key tools and concepts from Lorentzian geometry (metrics, null frames, deformation tensors, etc.) and provides complete elementary proofs. The author also discusses applications to topics in nonlinear equations, including null conditions and stability of Minkowski space. No previous knowledge of geometry or relativity is required.

A self-contained presentation of the tools of Lorentzian geometry necessary to access recent works in mathematical relativity.

About the Author
S. Alinhac is Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Paris-Sud 11, Orsay.

Reviews
'This book provides an excellent introduction to nonlinear wave equations, and it can be recommended to anyone who wants to access the recent mathematical literature on this subject.' Zentralblatt MATH



Book Information
ISBN 9780521128223
Author S. Alinhac
Format Paperback
Page Count 130
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 190g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 7mm