UID:
almafu_9960997342902883
Format:
1 online resource (xix, 391pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
Edition:
50th anniversary edition.
ISBN:
1-009-25318-2
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1-009-25316-6
Series Statement:
Cambridge monographs on mathematical physics
Content:
First published in 1973, this influential work discusses Einstein's General Theory of Relativity to show how two of its predictions arise: first, that the ultimate fate of many massive stars is to undergo gravitational collapse to form 'black holes'; and second, that there was a singularity in the past at the beginning of the universe. Starting with a precise formulation of the theory, including the necessary differential geometry, the authors discuss the significance of space-time curvature and examine the properties of a number of exact solutions of Einstein's field equations. They develop the theory of the causal structure of a general space-time, and use it to prove a number of theorems establishing the inevitability of singularities under certain conditions. A Foreword contributed by Abhay Ashtekar and a new Preface from George Ellis help put the volume into context of the developments in the field over the past fifty years.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 17 Feb 2023).
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The role of gravity -- Differential geometry -- General relativity -- The physical significance of curvature -- Exact solutions -- Causal structure -- The Cauchy problem in General Relativity -- Space-time singularities -- Gravitational collapse and black holes -- The initial singularity in the universe.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781009253154
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009253161
