| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 391 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Cambridge monographs on mathematical physics |
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Cambridge monographs on mathematical physics.
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| Contents |
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 |
| Summary |
"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 spacetime 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 spacetime, 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 50 years"-- Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
"First published 1973. First paperback edition 1974. 20th printing 2006. 50th anniversary edition 2023"-- title page verso |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 06, 2023) |
| Subject |
Space and time.
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Astrophysics.
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astrophysics.
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Astrophysics
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Space and time
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ellis, George F. R. (George Francis Rayner), author.
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Ashtekar, Abhay, author of introduction, etc.
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| LC no. |
2022033123 |
| ISBN |
9781009253161 |
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1009253166 |
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