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General relativity has become one of the central pillars of theoretical physics, with important applications in both astrophysics and highenergy particle physics, and no modern theoretical physicist's education should be regarded as complete without some study of the subject. This textbook, based on the author's own undergraduate teaching, develops general relativity and its associated mathematics from a minimum of prerequisites, leading to a physical understanding of the theory in some depth. It reinforces this understanding by making a detailed study of the theory's most important applications neutron stars, black holes, gravitational waves, and cosmology using the most uptodate astronomical developments. The book is suitable for a oneyear course for beginning graduate students or for undergraduates in physics who have studied special relativity, vector calculus, and electrostatics. Graduate students should be able to use the book selectively for halfyear courses.
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- Q: What is 'A First Course in General Relativity' about? A: The book provides an introduction to general relativity, focusing on its mathematical foundations and applications in astrophysics and high-energy particle physics.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'A First Course in General Relativity' is Bernard F. Schutz.
- Q: What are the prerequisites for reading this book? A: Readers should have a background in special relativity, vector calculus, and electrostatics to fully understand the content.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, it is suitable for undergraduate students who have completed the necessary prerequisites and is designed for a one-year course for beginning graduate students.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 392 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'A First Course in General Relativity' published? A: The book was published on February 22, 1985.
- Q: What topics are covered in this textbook? A: The book covers important applications such as neutron stars, black holes, gravitational waves, and cosmology.
- Q: Is this book useful for advanced study in general relativity? A: Yes, graduate students can use it selectively for half-year courses in general relativity.