TY - BOOK AU - Schutz,Bernard F. TI - A first course in general relativity SN - 9780521887052 U1 - 530.11 22 PY - 2009/// CY - Cambridge, New York PB - Cambridge University Press KW - General relativity (Physics) KW - Astrophysics KW - fast KW - Allgemeine Relativitätstheorie KW - gnd KW - swd N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 378-385) and index; Special relativity -- Vector analysis in special relativity -- Tensor analysis in special relativity -- Perfect fluids in special relativity -- Preface to curvature -- Curved manifolds -- Physics in a curved spacetime -- The Einstein field equations -- Gravitational radiation -- Spherical solutions for stars -- Schwarzschild geometry and black holes -- Cosmology N2 - Clarity, readability and rigor combine in the second edition of this widely-used textbook to provide the first step into general relativity for undergraduate students with a minimal background in mathematics. Topics within relativity that fascinate astrophysical researchers and students alike are covered UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1002/2009497226-t.html UR - http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=017322270&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA UR - http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&local_base=BVB01&doc_number=017322270&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1002/2009497226-b.html UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1002/2009497226-d.html ER -