Michael Ruhrländer: Ascent to the Einstein Equations, Kartoniert / Broschiert
Ascent to the Einstein Equations
- Spacetime, Gravitational Waves, Black Holes and more
(soweit verfügbar beim Lieferanten)
- Verlag:
- Springer, 01/2026
- Einband:
- Kartoniert / Broschiert
- Sprache:
- Englisch
- ISBN-13:
- 9783662726716
- Artikelnummer:
- 12619244
- Umfang:
- 624 Seiten
- Gewicht:
- 1031 g
- Maße:
- 240 x 168 mm
- Stärke:
- 34 mm
- Erscheinungstermin:
- 29.1.2026
- Hinweis
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Achtung: Artikel ist nicht in deutscher Sprache!
Klappentext
What are Einstein's field equations? Can they be understood without a physics degree?
This book provides the answer. With care and clarity, the author offers scientifically curious readers an accessible path into Einstein's theories of relativity. Only high school-level knowledge is assumed, making the material approachable for anyone with a strong interest in science. Readers explore both the physical phenomena and the mathematical techniques needed to grasp Einstein's theory of gravity on a quantitative level. Step by step, the book guides readers toward answers to fundamental questions about General Relativity:
How does Einstein's theory of gravity differ from Newton's?
How can gravitational attraction be described geometrically?
How can a black hole "swallow" light?
