Vignettes from General Relativity |
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| Author:
| Berger, Beverly K. |
| Series title: | Programme: AAS-IOP Astronomy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7503-1065-9 |
| Publication Date: | May 2024 |
| Publisher: | Institute of Physics Publishing
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $190.00 |
Book Description:
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In this enlightening book Beverly K Berger discusses examples from Einstein's theory of general relativity. Starting each chapter with an introduction to the science to be discussed in a conceptual and mathematical manner, the author then proceeds to describe the key cutting-edge areas of research in that field, with a focus on lessons learnt for the progress of science and with personal touches from her own extensive research career.
In this enlightening book Beverly K Berger discusses examples from Einstein's theory of general relativity. Starting each chapter with an introduction to the science to be discussed in a conceptual and mathematical manner, the author then proceeds to describe the key cutting-edge areas of research in that field, with a focus on lessons learnt for the progress of science and with personal touches from her own extensive research career.