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Summary
Summary
The book introduces the general theory of relativity and includes applications to cosmology. The book 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.
The book contains a large number of new exercises and examples, each with separate headings. The reader will get an updated introduction to general relativity including the most recent developments in cosmology.
Author Notes
Both authors are researchers in general relativity with particular emphasis on cosmology. They have earned the following honors: Illustrert Vitenskaps research prize (1988), The King's Gold Medal (1990), 2nd prize, Smith-Knight Rayleight-Knight prizes, Cambridge University (2003), and Research Prize of Oslo College of Engineering (2004).
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Choice Review
Grrn (Oslo Univ. College; Univ. of Oslo) and Hervik (Dalhousie Univ.) offer a sophisticated treatment of general relativity with a considerable number of applications to cosmology. The first three-quarters of the book should be accessible to a well-prepared senior physics or mathematics major. It requires slow, careful reading but is clearly written. The last portion is both more advanced and more specialized. General relativity is introduced and developed in detail and in rigorous fashion with many niceties that are not usual for a work at this level. One highlight is the close connection made between the mathematics and the relevant physics. Throughout, there are large numbers of worked examples, appropriate and illuminating. For example, the twin paradox is treated both using special relativity and general relativity. The range of topics is unusually wide and includes the Lense-Thirring effect, black holes (with the thermodynamics), and many examples of "model" universes. The advanced topics are chosen from areas of current research interest; these include brane-worlds and Kaluza-Klein theory. The book may be read in several different ways, depending on the interests of readers. A rich source of material; college libraries should have it on their shelves. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals. K. L. Schick emeritus, Union College (NY)
