Physics of Relativistic Objects in Compact Binaries From Birth to Coalescence |
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| Editor:
| Colpi, Monica
Casella, Piergiorgio
Gorini, Vittorio
Moschella, Ugo
Possenti, Andrea |
| Series title: | Astrophysics and Space Science Library |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4020-9263-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | Springer
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $332.95 |
Book Description:
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This review of the astrophysical approach to investigating gravity theories pays particular attention to strong-field tests of general relativity and alternative theories of gravity, performed using collapsed objects in relativistic binaries as laboratories.
This review of the astrophysical approach to investigating gravity theories pays particular attention to strong-field tests of general relativity and alternative theories of gravity, performed using collapsed objects in relativistic binaries as laboratories.