00000cmm a22000004a 4500 UP-99796217611236304 Buklod 20241017113359.0 m go j cr |n |||auu|a 241017s2011 xxu o j | eng d 9781461407065 (eBook) (iLib)UPD-00215705529 DLC eng DMLR rda eng DMLUC QC 173.55 G76 2011eb Grøn, Øyvind author. Einstein's theory a rigorous introduction for the mathematically untrained [electronic resource] Oyvind Gron, Arne Nass. New York, New York Springer New York 2011. 1 online resource (xvii, 341 pages) illustrations. text rdacontent computer rdamedia online resource rdacarrier Vectors -- Differential calculus -- Tangent vectors -- Curvilinear coordinate systems -- The metric tensor -- The Christoffel symbols -- Covariant differentiation -- Geodesics -- Curvature -- Conservation laws of classical mechanics -- Einstein?s field equations -- Einstein?s theory of spacetime and gravitation -- Some applications -- Relativistic universe models. IP-based subscription, access limited to within on-campus computer network. Access via Electronic Resources of the UPD University Library Website. This book provides an introduction to the theory of relativity and the mathematics used in its processes. Three elements of the book make it stand apart from previously published books on the theory of relativity. First, the book starts at a lower mathematical level than standard books with tensor calculus of sufficient maturity to make it possible to give detailed calculations of relativistic predictions of practical experiments. Self-contained introductions are given, for example vector calculus, differential calculus and integrations. Second, in-between calculations have been included, making it possible for the non-technical reader to follow step-by-step calculations. Thirdly, the conceptual development is gradual and rigorous in order to provide the inexperienced reader with a philosophically satisfying understanding of the theory.  Einstein's Theory: A Rigorous Introduction for the Mathematically Untrained aims to provide the reader with a sound conceptual understanding of both the special and general theories of relativity, and gain an insight into how the mathematics of the theory can be utilized to calculate relativistic effect Electronic reproduction. New York SpringerLink 2011. Available via World Wide Web through SpringerLink General relativity (Physics) Einstein field equations. Næss, Arne author. Available for UP System via Springer Link. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0706-5 FO UPD DMLR QC 173.55 G76 2011eb Electronic Resource