General relativity and quantum mechanics have become the two central pillars of theoretical physics. Moreover, general relativity has important applications in astrophysics and high-energy particle physics. Covering the fundamentals of the subject, Principles of Cosmology and Gravitation describes the universe as revealed by observations and presents a theoretical framework to enable important cosmological formulae to be derived and numerical calculations performed. Avoiding elaborate formal discussions, the book presents a practical approach that focuses on the general theory of relativity. It examines different evolutionary models and the gravitational effects of massive bodies. The book also includes a large number of worked examples and problems, half with solutions.
| ISBN | 9781138406322 |
| Autor(a) | Berry, Michael V. |
| Editora | Crc |
| Ano de edição | 2017 |
| Páginas | 192 |
| Acabamento | Capa Dura |
| Dimensões | 21,60 X 14,00 |