03142cam a2200361 i 4500 17594117 BD-DhUL 20140915110440.0 130117s2013 njua b 001 0 eng 2012040613 9780691145587 (hardback : acidfree paper) DLC eng BD-DhUL BD-DhUL pcc QC173.6 .Z44 2013 530.11 20 ZEE SCI061000 SCI005000 bisacsh Zee, A. Einstein gravity in a nutshell / A. Zee. Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2013] xxii, 866 p ill. 26 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier In a nutshell Includes bibliographical references and index. "This unique textbook provides an accessible introduction to Einstein's general theory of relativity, a subject of breathtaking beauty and supreme importance in physics. With his trademark blend of wit and incisiveness, A. Zee guides readers from the fundamentals of Newtonian mechanics to the most exciting frontiers of research today, including de Sitter and anti-de Sitter spacetimes, Kaluza-Klein theory, and brane worlds. Unlike other books on Einstein gravity, this book emphasizes the action principle and group theory as guides in constructing physical theories. Zee treats various topics in a spiral style that is easy on beginners, and includes anecdotes from the history of physics that will appeal to students and experts alike. He takes a friendly approach to the required mathematics, yet does not shy away from more advanced mathematical topics such as differential forms. The extensive discussion of black holes includes rotating and extremal black holes and Hawking radiation. The ideal textbook for undergraduate and graduate students, Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell also provides an essential resource for professional physicists and is accessible to anyone familiar with classical mechanics and electromagnetism. It features numerous exercises as well as detailed appendices covering a multitude of topics not readily found elsewhere. Provides an accessible introduction to Einstein's general theory of relativity Guides readers from Newtonian mechanics to the frontiers of modern research Emphasizes symmetry and the Einstein-Hilbert action Covers topics not found in standard textbooks on Einstein gravity Includes interesting historical asides Features numerous exercises and detailed appendices Ideal for students, physicists, and scientifically minded lay readers Solutions manual (available only to teachers) "-- Provided by publisher. General relativity (Physics) Textbooks. SCIENCE / Relativity. bisacsh SCIENCE / Astrophysics & Space Science. bisacsh 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg ddc BK xh07 2013-01-17 xh07 2013-01-17 ONIX to Dewey xn09 2013-05-02 1 copy rec'd., to CIP ver. rl00 2013-11-06 to SMA 2 copies rm16 2014-05-21 to discard 10491 10491 0 0 ddc 0 530_110000000000000_ZEE 0 NFIC 18687 DUSL DUSL GEN 2014-05-12 Purchased 530.11 ZEE 482441 2014-09-15 1 2014-09-15 BK