Classical Measurements in Curved Space-Times
Part of Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
- Authors:
- Fernando de Felice, Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy
- Donato Bini, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Rome
- Date Published: July 2010
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- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521889308
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The theory of relativity describes the laws of physics in a given space-time. However, a physical theory must provide observational predictions expressed in terms of measurements, which are the outcome of practical experiments and observations. Ideal for readers with a mathematical background and a basic knowledge of relativity, this book will help readers understand the physics behind the mathematical formalism of the theory of relativity. It explores the informative power of the theory of relativity, and highlights its uses in space physics, astrophysics and cosmology. Readers are given the tools to pick out from the mathematical formalism those quantities that have physical meaning and which can therefore be the result of a measurement. The book considers the complications that arise through the interpretation of a measurement, which is dependent on the observer who performs it. Specific examples of this are given to highlight the awkwardness of the problem.
Read more- Provides a large sample of observers and reference frames in space-times that can be applied to space physics, astrophysics and cosmology
- Tackles the problems encountered in interpreting measurements, giving specific examples
- Features advice to help readers understand the logic of a given theory and its limitations
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'… a wide-reaching book that covers a lot of material … will reward the diligent reader.' The Observatory
See more reviews'The book is written in a very pedagogical and transparent style and it helps the reader to understand physics behind the mathematical formalism of the theory. I recommend this book to researchers and graduate students of general relativity, astrophysics, cosmology and related areas. For students, the section Exercises containing one hundred problems forms also a very useful addition.' Zentralblatt MATH
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- Date Published: July 2010
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9780521889308
- length: 328 pages
- dimensions: 254 x 182 x 23 mm
- weight: 0.74kg
- contains: 14 b/w illus. 1 table 80 exercises
- availability: Temporarily unavailable - available from TBC
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. The theory of relativity: a mathematical overview
3. Space-time splitting
4. Special frames
5. The world function
6. Local measurements
7. Non-local measurements
8. Observers in physical relevant space-times
9. Measurements in physically relevant space-times
10. Measurements of spinning bodies.
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