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First published in 1973, Gravitation is a landmark graduatelevel textbook that presents Einsteins general theory of relativity and offers a rigorous, fullyear course on the physics of gravitation. Upon publication, Science called it a pedagogic masterpiece, and it has since become a classic, considered essential reading for every serious student and researcher in the field of relativity. This authoritative text has shaped the research of generations of physicists and astronomers, and the book continues to influence the way experts think about the subject.With an emphasis on geometric interpretation, this masterful and comprehensive book introduces the theory of relativity; describes physical applications, from stars to black holes and gravitational waves; and portrays the fields frontiers. The book also offers a unique, alternating, twotrack pathway through the subject. Material focusing on basic physical ideas is designated as Track 1 and formulates an appropriate onesemester graduatelevel course. The remaining Track 2 material provides a wealth of advanced topics instructors can draw on for a twosemester course, with Track 1 sections serving as prerequisites.This musthave reference for students and scholars of relativity includes a new preface by David Kaiser, reflecting on the history of the books publication and reception, and a new introduction by Charles Misner and Kip Thorne, discussing exciting developments in the field since the books original publication.The book teaches students to: Grasp the laws of physics in flat and curved spacetime Predict orders of magnitude Calculate using the principal tools of modern geometry Understand Einsteins geometric framework for physics Explore applications, including neutron stars, Schwarzschild and Kerr black holes, gravitational collapse, gravitational waves, cosmology, and so much more
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