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Author_P. A.M. Dirac
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Coordinate system
Cosmological constant
Covariant derivative
Critical radius
Curvature
Curved space
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Determinant
Dimension
Dot product
Einstein field equations
Electromagnetic field
Energy
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Field (physics)
Four-dimensional space
General relativity
Geodesic
Geodesics in general relativity
Gravitational energy
Gravitational field
Gravitational potential
Gravitational wave
Gravity of Earth
Lagrangian (field theory)
Laplace's equation
Linear function
Minkowski space
Newton's law of universal gravitation
Newton's laws of motion
Newtonian potential
Null vector
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Partial derivative
Planetary system
Poisson's equation
Quadratic form
Quantity
Ricci curvature
Scalar curvature
Scalar field
Schwarzschild metric
Second derivative
Special case
Special relativity
Spectral line
Speed of light
Spherical coordinate system
Tensor
Tensor density
Tensor field
Theory of relativity
Three-dimensional space (mathematics)
Total curvature
Two-dimensional space
Vector field
Velocity
Wavelength
World line
Product details
- ISBN 9780691011462
- Weight: 113g
- Dimensions: 152 x 235mm
- Publication Date: 28 Jan 1996
- Publisher: Princeton University Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Einstein's general theory of relativity requires a curved space for the description of the physical world. If one wishes to go beyond superficial discussions of the physical relations involved, one needs to set up precise equations for handling curved space. The well-established mathematical technique that accomplishes this is clearly described in this classic book by Nobel Laureate P.A.M. Dirac. Based on a series of lectures given by Dirac at Florida State University, and intended for the advanced undergraduate, General Theory of Relativity comprises thirty-five compact chapters that take the reader point-by-point through the necessary steps for understanding general relativity.
P.A.M. Dirac (1902-1984) was Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge and later taught at Florida State University.
