General Theory of Relativity / P. A.M. Dirac.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dirac, P. A.M., author.

Series:

Princeton landmarks in mathematics and physics.

Princeton paperbacks.

Physics Notes

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

General relativity (Physics).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (84 p.)

Place of Publication:

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2016]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Einstein's general theory of relativity requires a curved space for the description of the physical world. If one wishes to go beyond superficial discussions of the physical relations involved, one needs to set up precise equations for handling curved space. The well-established mathematical technique that accomplishes this is clearly described in this classic book by Nobel Laureate P.A.M. Dirac. Based on a series of lectures given by Dirac at Florida State University, and intended for the advanced undergraduate, General Theory of Relativity comprises thirty-five compact chapters that take the reader point-by-point through the necessary steps for understanding general relativity.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Preface

Contents

1. Special relativity

2. Oblique oxes

3. Curvilinear coordinates

4. Nontensors

5. Curved Space

6. Parallel Displacement

7. Christoffel Symbols

8. Geodesics

9. The Stationary Property of Geodesics

10. Covariant Differentiation

11. The Curvature Tensor

12. The Condition for Flat Space

13. The Bianci Relations

14. The Ricci Tensor

15. Einstein's Law of Gravitation

16. The Newtonian Approximation

17. The Gravitational Red Shift

18. The Schwarzchild Solution

19. Black Holes

20. Tensor Densities

21. Gauss and Stokes Theorems

22. Harmonic Coordinates

23. The Electromagnetic Field

24. Modification of the Einstein Equations by the Presence of Matter

25. The Material Energy Tensor

26. The Gravitational Action Principle

27. The Action for a Continuous Distribution of Matter

28. The Action for the Electromagnetic Field

29. The Action for Charged Matter

30. The Comprehensive Action Principle

31. The Pseudo-Energy Tensor of the Gravitational Field

32. Explicit Expression for the Pseudo-Tensor

33. Gravitational Waves

34. The Polarization of Gravitational Waves

35. The Cosmological Term

Index

Notes:

Originally published: New York : Wiley, [1975].

Includes index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 08. Jul 2019)

ISBN:

9781400884193

1400884195

OCLC:

979970589