General Relativity - The Theoretical Minimum

Endeavors to explain Einstein's general theory of relativity, beginning with the equivalence principle and covering the necessary mathematics of Riemannian spaces and tensor calculus, offering readers a deeper understanding of the universe's real structure.

About the author

Leonard Susskind, André Cabannes

Summary

The latest volume in the New York Times–bestselling physics series explains Einstein’s masterpiece: the general theory of relativity 
He taught us classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. Now, physicist Leonard Susskind, assisted by a new collaborator, André Cabannes, returns to tackle Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Starting from the equivalence principle and covering the necessary mathematics of Riemannian spaces and tensor calculus, Susskind and Cabannes explain the link between gravity and geometry. They delve into black holes, establish Einstein field equations, and solve them to describe gravity waves. The authors provide vivid explanations that, to borrow a phrase from Einstein himself, are as simple as possible (but no simpler). 
An approachable yet rigorous introduction to one of the most important topics in physics, General Relativity is a must-read for anyone who wants a deeper knowledge of the universe’s real structure.  

Product details

• Authors: Andre Cabannes, André Cabannes, Leonard Susskind
• Publisher: Basic Books Inc.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 16 to 99
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2023
• EAN: 9781541601772
• ISBN: 978-1-5416-0177-2
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 218 mm x 30 mm
• Series: Theoretical Minimum; The Theoretical Minimum
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general)