基本説明
Contains a thorough introduction to tensor calculus and curved manifolds. After the necessary mathematical tools are introduced, we give a thorough presentation of the theory of relativity. Also, some advanced topics not previously covered by textbooks; e.g. Kaluza-Klein theory, Israel's formalism and branes. Anisotropic cosmological models are also included.
Full Description
The book introduces the general theory of relativity and includes applications to cosmology. After the necessary mathematical tools are introduced, we give a thorough presentation of the theory of relativity. The reader will get an updated introduction to general relativity including the most recent developments in cosmology.
