Relativity Astrophysics And Cosmology

Author : Peter Hoyng
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402045233

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Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology by Peter Hoyng Pdf

Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology offers a succinct and self-contained treatment of general relativity and its application to compact objects, gravitational waves and cosmology. The required mathematical concepts are introduced informally, following geometrical intuition as much as possible. The approach is theoretical, but there is ample discussion of observational aspects and of instrumental issues where appropriate. The book includes such topical issues as the Gravity Probe B mission, interferometer detectors of gravitational waves, and the physics behind the angular power spectrum of the cosmic microwave background (CMB). Written for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in (astro)physics, it is ideally suited for a lecture course and contains 140 exercises with extensive hints. The reader is assumed to be familiar with linear algebra and analysis, ordinary differential equations, special relativity, and basic thermal physics.

Author : A.K. Raychaudhuri,S. Banerji,A. Banerjee
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2003-11-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 038740628X

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General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology by A.K. Raychaudhuri,S. Banerji,A. Banerjee Pdf

For about half a century the general theory of relativity attracted little attention from physicists. However, the discovery of compact objects such as quasars and pulsars, as well as candidates for black holes on the one hand, and the microwave background radiation on the other hand completely changed the picture. In addition, developments in elementary particle physics, such as predictions of the behavior of matter at the ultrahigh energies that might have prevailed in the early stages of the big bang, have greatly en hanced the interest in general relativity. These developments created a large body of readers interested in general relativity, and its applications in astrophysics and cosmology. Having neither the time nor the inclination to delve deeply into the technical literature, such readers need a general introduction to the subject before exploring applica tions. It is for these readers that the present volume is intended. Keeping in mind the broad range of interests and wanting to avoid mathematical compli cations as much as possible, we have ventured to combine all three topics relativity, astrophysics, and cosmology-in a single volume. Naturally, we had to make a careful selection of topics to be discussed in order to keep the book to a manageable length.

Author : W. Israel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1973-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9027703698

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Relativity, Astrophysics and Cosmology by W. Israel Pdf

The 1972 Banff lectures attempted a systematic exposition of the ideas underlying recent developments in general relativity and its astronomical applications at a level accessible and useful to graduate students having some previous acquaintance with the subject. To our regret, it was not possible to include any printed record of Peebles' beautiful lectures on observational cosmology or of the many stimulating seminars on special topics contributed by the participants. What remains is nevertheless a reason ably self-contained and compact introduction to Einstein's theory in its modern in carnation, and we hope it will be found useful by the many physicists, astronomers, and mathematicians who wish to update and deepen their understanding of the theory. On behalf of the organizing committee, I should like to express appreciation to a number of people whose help was crucial to the success of the enterprise: to Jan van Kranendonk, who initiated the idea of a Banff summer school on general relativity; to him and to David Rowe and Don Betts for inspiration and moral support; to our indefatigable secretaries Olwyn Buckland and Leslie Hughes; and to Garry Nash, Richard Sigal, Tim Spanos, and Gordon Wilson who helped in a variety of ways to keep the wheels running. How much we owe to the splendid cooperative effort of the lecturers will be clear to any reader of the following pages.

Author : Amal K. Raychaudhuri,Sriranjan Banerji,Asit Banerjee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:799456093

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General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology by Amal K. Raychaudhuri,Sriranjan Banerji,Asit Banerjee Pdf

Author : Jiří Bičák,Tomáš Ledvinka
Publisher : Springer
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319063492

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General Relativity, Cosmology and Astrophysics by Jiří Bičák,Tomáš Ledvinka Pdf

The articles included in this Volume represent a broad and highly qualified view on the present state of general relativity, quantum gravity, and their cosmological and astrophysical implications. As such, it may serve as a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration for experts in these fields, as well as an advanced source of information for young researchers. The occasion to gather together so many leading experts in the field was to celebrate the centenary of Einstein's stay in Prague in 1911-1912. It was in fact during his stay in Prague that Einstein started in earnest to develop his ideas about general relativity that fully developed in his paper in 1915. Approaching soon the centenary of his famous paper, this volume offers a precious overview of the path done by the scientific community in this intriguing and vibrant field in the last century, defining the challenges of the next 100 years. The content is divided into four broad parts: (i) Gravity and Prague, (ii) Classical General Relativity, (iii) Cosmology and Quantum Gravity, and (iv) Numerical Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics.

Author : J Buitrago,E Mediavilla,Alejandro Oscoz
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997-10-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814545907

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Relativistic Astrophysics And Cosmology by J Buitrago,E Mediavilla,Alejandro Oscoz Pdf

This volume contains original material and fresh ideas from the world's leading specialists on a wide range of topics in general relativity, astrophysics and cosmology. The topics range from the localization of the gravitational field energy and gravitational waves, the physics of black holes and time machines, to the latest discoveries concerning black hole candidates and 'COSMOSOMAS' (imprints on the relic radiation).The volume serves as a guide to some trends of research in general relativity and cosmology and will be of great interest to the professional relativist as well as newcomers to the field.

Author : W. Israel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401026390

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Relativity, Astrophysics and Cosmology by W. Israel Pdf

The 1972 Banff lectures attempted a systematic exposition of the ideas underlying recent developments in general relativity and its astronomical applications at a level accessible and useful to graduate students having some previous acquaintance with the subject. To our regret, it was not possible to include any printed record of Peebles' beautiful lectures on observational cosmology or of the many stimulating seminars on special topics contributed by the participants. What remains is nevertheless a reason ably self-contained and compact introduction to Einstein's theory in its modern in carnation, and we hope it will be found useful by the many physicists, astronomers, and mathematicians who wish to update and deepen their understanding of the theory. On behalf of the organizing committee, I should like to express appreciation to a number of people whose help was crucial to the success of the enterprise: to Jan van Kranendonk, who initiated the idea of a Banff summer school on general relativity; to him and to David Rowe and Don Betts for inspiration and moral support; to our indefatigable secretaries Olwyn Buckland and Leslie Hughes; and to Garry Nash, Richard Sigal, Tim Spanos, and Gordon Wilson who helped in a variety of ways to keep the wheels running. How much we owe to the splendid cooperative effort of the lecturers will be clear to any reader of the following pages.

Author : Maurice M Shapiro,Todor Stanev,John P Wefel
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814483438

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Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology by Maurice M Shapiro,Todor Stanev,John P Wefel Pdf

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 13th Course of the International School of Cosmic Ray Astrophysics. It focuses on major areas of astrophysics, their relation to cosmic ray physics, and our current understanding of the energetic processes in the Galaxy and the Universe that govern the acceleration and form the features of the cosmic rays that we detect at Earth. The proceedings have been selected for coverage in: • Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings (ISTP CDROM version / ISI Proceedings) • CC Proceedings — Engineering & Physical Sciences Contents:Understanding and Modeling the Universe and Its Luminous SystemsCosmic RaysExtensive Air ShowersGamma Ray and Neutrino Astronomy Readership: Upper level undergraduates, graduate students and researchers in astrophysics, astronomy and cosmology. Keywords:Cosmic Rays;Active Galactic Nuclei;Supernovae;Pulsars;Gamma Ray Bursts;High Energy Neutrino Interactions;TeV Gamma Rays

Author : Mirjana Dalarsson,Nils Dalarsson
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128034019

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Tensors, Relativity, and Cosmology by Mirjana Dalarsson,Nils Dalarsson Pdf

Tensors, Relativity, and Cosmology, Second Edition, combines relativity, astrophysics, and cosmology in a single volume, providing a simplified introduction to each subject that is followed by detailed mathematical derivations. The book includes a section on general relativity that gives the case for a curved space-time, presents the mathematical background (tensor calculus, Riemannian geometry), discusses the Einstein equation and its solutions (including black holes and Penrose processes), and considers the energy-momentum tensor for various solutions. In addition, a section on relativistic astrophysics discusses stellar contraction and collapse, neutron stars and their equations of state, black holes, and accretion onto collapsed objects, with a final section on cosmology discussing cosmological models, observational tests, and scenarios for the early universe. This fully revised and updated second edition includes new material on relativistic effects, such as the behavior of clocks and measuring rods in motion, relativistic addition of velocities, and the twin paradox, as well as new material on gravitational waves, amongst other topics. Clearly combines relativity, astrophysics, and cosmology in a single volume Extensive introductions to each section are followed by relevant examples and numerous exercises Presents topics of interest to those researching and studying tensor calculus, the theory of relativity, gravitation, cosmology, quantum cosmology, Robertson-Walker Metrics, curvature tensors, kinematics, black holes, and more Fully revised and updated with 80 pages of new material on relativistic effects, such as relativity of simultaneity and relativity of the concept of distance, amongst other topics Provides an easy-to-understand approach to this advanced field of mathematics and modern physics by providing highly detailed derivations of all equations and results

Author : Tai L. Chow
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387736310

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Gravity, Black Holes, and the Very Early Universe by Tai L. Chow Pdf

Here it is, in a nutshell: the history of one genius’s most crucial work – discoveries that were to change the face of modern physics. In the early 1900s, Albert Einstein formulated two theories that would forever change the landscape of physics: the Special Theory of Relativity and the General Theory of Relativity. Respected American academic Professor Tai Chow tells us the story of these discoveries. He details the basic ideas of Einstein, including his law of gravitation. Deftly employing his inimitable writing style, he goes on to explain the physics behind black holes, weaving into his account an explanation of the structure of the universe and the science of cosmology.

Author : I︠A︡kov Borisovich Zelʹdovich,I. D. Novikov
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Science
ISBN : 0226979571

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Relativistic Astrophysics, 2 by I︠A︡kov Borisovich Zelʹdovich,I. D. Novikov Pdf

Though the kinematics of the evolving universe became known decades ago, research into the physics of processes occurring in the expanding universe received a reliable observational and theoretical basis only in more recent years. These achievements have led in turn to the emergence of new problems, on which an unusually active assault has begun. This second volume of Relativistic Astrophysics provides a remarkably complete picture of the present state of cosmology. It is a synthesis of the theoretical foundations of contemporary cosmology, which are derived from work in relativity, plasma theory, thermodynamics, hydrodynamics, and particle physics. It presents the theoretical work that explains, describes, and predicts the nature of the universe, the physical process that occur in it, the formation of galaxies, the synthesis of the light elements, and the cosmological singularity and the theory of gravitation. This book, long and eagerly awaited, is essential for everyone whose work is related to cosmology and astrophysics.

Author : James Binney
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : 9780198752851

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Astrophysics by James Binney Pdf

Astrophysics is said to have been born when Isaac Newton saw an apple drop in his orchard and had the electrifying insight that the Moon falls just like that apple. James Binney shows how the application of physical laws derived on Earth allows us to understand objects that exist on the far side of the Universe.

Author : Gregory V. Vereshchagin,Alexey G. Aksenov
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107048225

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Relativistic Kinetic Theory by Gregory V. Vereshchagin,Alexey G. Aksenov Pdf

This book presents fundamentals, equations, and methods of solutions of relativistic kinetic theory, with applications in astrophysics and cosmology.

Author : Lizhi Fang,Remo Ruffini
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1983-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813104136

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Basic Concepts In Relativistic Astrophysics by Lizhi Fang,Remo Ruffini Pdf

In this book, the interesting results of similar works carried out by both authors independently, is presented in a unique manner. This book is written as a token of exchange between the East and the West and it is hoped that it will lead to greater cooperation between the scientists.

Author : William J. Kaufmann
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Astrophysics
ISBN : UCAL:B4129021

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Relativity and Cosmology by William J. Kaufmann Pdf