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A short course in general relativity

Title
A short course in general relativity / J. Foster and J.D. Nightingale.
Author
Foster, J.
Publication
London ; New York : Longman, 1979.

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Additional Authors
Nightingale, J. D.
Description
xv, 192 pages : illustrations; 22 cm
Series Statement
Longman mathematical texts
Uniform Title
Longman mathematical texts
Alternative Title
General relativity
Subject
  • General relativity (Physics)
  • Allgemeine Relativitätstheorie
  • Algemene relativiteitstheorie
  • Relatividade E Gravitacao
  • Relativité générale (physique)
Note
  • Includes index.
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. [187]-188.
Contents
Vectors and tensors -- The spacetime of general relativity and paths of particles -- Field equations and curvature -- Physics in the vicinity of a massive object -- Gravitational radiation -- Elements of cosmology -- Appendix: Special relativity review.
ISBN
  • 0582441943
  • 9780582441941
LCCN
78040859
OCLC
  • ocm04494424
  • 4494424
  • SCSB-39160
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library