Author: Poisson, Eric Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: This textbook fills a gap in the literature on general relativity by providing the advanced student with practical tools for the computation of many physically interesting quantities. The context is p...
Author: Franklin, Joel Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: Aimed at advanced undergraduates with background knowledge of classical mechanics and electricity and magnetism, this textbook presents both the particle dynamics relevant to general relativity, and t...
Author: Takeuchi, Tatsu Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: Aimed at both physics students and non-science majors, this unique book explains Einstein's special theory of relativity pictorially, using diagrams rather than equations. The diagrams guide the reade...
Author: N/A Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: The theory of quantum gravity promises a revolutionary new understanding of gravity and spacetime, valid from microscopic to cosmological distances. Research in this field involves an exciting blend o...
Author: Bojowald, Martin Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: Canonical methods are a powerful mathematical tool within the field of gravitational research, both theoretical and experimental, and have contributed to a number of recent developments in physics. Pr...
Author: N/A Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: What are the current ideas describing the large scale structure of the universe? How do they relate to the observed facts? This book looks at both the strengths and weaknesses of the current big bang ...
Author: Amendola, Luca / Tsujikawa, Shinji Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: Dark energy, the mysterious cause of the accelerating expansion of the universe, is one of the most important fields of research in astrophysics and cosmology today. Introducing the theoretical ideas,...
Author: Gasperini,Maurizio Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: The standard cosmological picture of our Universe emerging from a 'big bang' leaves open many fundamental questions which string theory, a unified theory of all forces of nature, should be able to ans...
Author: Griffiths, Jerry B. / Podolsk¿, Ji Ì Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: EinsteinÃs theory of general relativity is a theory of gravity and, as in the earlier Newtonian theory, much can be learnt about the character of gravitation and its effects by investigating particul...
Author: N/A Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: Cosmology, the study of the universe as a whole, has become a precise physical science, the foundation of which is our understanding of the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMBR) left from the b...
Author: Padmanabhan, T. Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: Covering all aspects of gravitation in a contemporary style, this advanced textbook is ideal for graduate students and researchers in all areas of theoretical physics. The 'Foundation' section develop...
Author: Schutz,Bernard Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: This book invites the reader to understand our Universe, not just marvel at it. From the clock-like motions of the planets to the catastrophic collapse of a star into a black hole, gravity controls th...
Author: Mukhanov, Viatcheslav Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: Inflationary cosmology has been developed over the last twenty years to remedy serious shortcomings in the standard hot big bang model of the universe. Taking an original approach, this textbook expla...
Author: Bolejko, Krzysztof / Krasi ski, Andrzej / Hellaby, Charles Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: As the structures in our Universe are mapped out on ever larger scales, and with increasing detail, the use of inhomogeneous models is becoming an essential tool for analyzing and understanding them. ...
Author: Lidsey, James E. Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: In the last few years, scientists have begun to answer some of the most fundamental questions about the origin and early evolution of the universe. In a fresh, engaging, and highly readable introducti...
Author: Amneus, Robert Publisher: eBookIt.com Format: Adobe ePUB
Description: "The Origin of the Universe" brings the elegance of creation to the grasp of the reader using simple language, over 78 illustrations and many examples.No math skills are required. Easy to fo...
Author: Pincock, Stephen / Frary, Mark Publisher: For Dummies Format: Adobe ePUB
Description: Do you want to learn about the physical origin of the Universe, but don’t have the rest of eternity to read up on it? Do you want to know what scientists know about where you and your planet cam...
Author: Naselsky, Pavel D. / Novikov, Dmitry I. / Novikov, Igor D. Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: Spectacular observational breakthroughs by recent experiments, and particularly the WMAP satellite, have heralded a new epoch of CMB science forty years after its original discovery. Taking a physical...
Author: Tyson, Scott M Publisher: Galaxia Way Format: Adobe PDF
Description: Embark on an incredible 2500-year "magical mystery tour" to the frontiers of the universe and all its mysteries with visionary scientist and engineer Scott M. Tyson as your enlightening, entertaining ...
Author: Drees, Willem B. Publisher: Routledge Format: Adobe PDF
Description: Creation stories are universal and have been told through the ages. They express what moved people, what excited them, hurt them, made them feel grateful. Wonder about existence, awareness of dependen...
Author: N/A Publisher: Cambridge University Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: 'Dark energy' is the name given to the unknown cause of the Universe's accelerating expansion, which is one of the most significant and surprising discoveries in recent cosmology. Understanding this e...
Author: Pettersson, Leif Publisher: Balboa Press Format: Adobe PDF
Description: A completely New Understanding of Reality! Presenting FET, a new model that meets physicists' criteria for what they term 'The Theory of Everything' and provides answers to many unsolved mysteries of ...
Author: Amneus, Robert Publisher: eBookIt.com Format: Adobe PDF
Description: "The Origin of the Universe" brings the elegance of creation to the grasp of the reader using simple language, over 78 illustrations and many examples.No math skills are required. Easy to fo...
Author: Pincock, Stephen / Frary, Mark Publisher: For Dummies Format: Adobe PDF
Description: Do you want to learn about the physical origin of the Universe, but don’t have the rest of eternity to read up on it? Do you want to know what scientists know about where you and your planet cam...
Author: Tyson, Scott M Publisher: Galaxia Way Format: Adobe ePUB
Description: Embark on an incredible 2500-year "magical mystery tour" to the frontiers of the universe and all its mysteries with visionary scientist and engineer Scott M. Tyson as your enlightening, entertaining ...