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The Large Scale Structure of SpaceTime (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics),Used
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Einstein's General Theory of Relativity leads to two remarkable predictions: first, that the ultimate destiny of many massive stars is to undergo gravitational collapse and to disappear from view, leaving behind a 'black hole' in space; and secondly, that there will exist singularities in spacetime itself. These singularities are places where spacetime begins or ends, and the presently known laws of physics break down. They will occur inside black holes, and in the past are what might be construed as the beginning of the universe. To show how these predictions arise, the authors discuss the General Theory of Relativity in the large. Starting with a precise formulation of the theory and an account of the necessary background of differential geometry, the significance of spacetime curvature is discussed and the global properties of a number of exact solutions of Einstein's field equations are examined. The theory of the causal structure of a general spacetime is developed, and is used to study black holes and to prove a number of theorems establishing the inevitability of singualarities under certain conditions. A discussion of the Cauchy problem for General Relativity is also included in this 1973 book.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Large Scale Structure of Space-Time'? A: The book primarily discusses Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, focusing on the predictions related to black holes and singularities in space-time.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Large Scale Structure of Space-Time' is Stephen W. Hawking, a renowned theoretical physicist.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 28, 1975.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Large Scale Structure of Space-Time' contain? A: The book contains a total of 404 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in physics? A: While the book provides a comprehensive overview of complex concepts, it may be more suitable for readers with some background in physics, particularly in differential geometry and general relativity.
- Q: Does this book include discussions on black holes? A: Yes, the book includes thorough discussions on black holes and the causal structure of general space-time.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This product is a reprinted edition of 'The Large Scale Structure of Space-Time'.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the Cauchy problem in General Relativity? A: Yes, the book includes a discussion on the Cauchy problem for General Relativity, which is essential for understanding the initial value problems in the theory.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The key features include discussions on the predictions of General Relativity, space-time curvature, exact solutions of Einstein's field equations, and theorems related to singularities.