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Singularity theory and gravitational lensing / Arlie O. Petters, Harold Levine, Joachim Wambsganss.
Math/Physics/Astronomy Library QB857.5.G7 P48 2001
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Petters, Arlie O., 1964-
- Series:
- Progress in mathematical physics ; v. 21.
- Progress in mathematical physics ; v. 21
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Gravitational lenses--Mathematics.
- Singularities (Mathematics).
- Gravitational lenses.
- Mathematics.
- Physical Description:
- xxiv, 603 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Boston : Birkhäuser, [2001]
- Summary:
- This monograph is the first to develop a mathematical theory of gravitational lensing. The theory applies to any finite number of deflector planes and highlights the distinctions between single and multiple plane lensing. Introductory material in Parts I and II present historical highlights and the astrophysical aspects of the subject. Part III employs the ideas and results of singularity theory to put gravitational lensing on a rigorous mathematical foundation.
- Notes:
- "With 184 illustrations."
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 0817636684
- 3764336684
- OCLC:
- 46472199
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