Leer libros electronicos Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction
to General Relativity
By Sean Carroll
Spacetime and Geometry is an introductory textbook on general relativity, specifically
aimed at students. Using a lucid style, Carroll first covers the foundations of the
theory and mathematical formalism, providing an approachable introduction to what
can often be an intimidating subject. Three major applications of general relativity are
then discussed: black holes, perturbation theory and gravitational waves, and
cosmology. Students will learn the origin of how spacetime curves (the Einstein
equation) and how matter moves through it (the geodesic equation). They will learn
what black holes really are, how gravitational waves are generated and detected, and
the modern view of the expansion of the universe. A brief introduction to quantum
field theory in curved spacetime is also included. A student familiar with this book will
be ready to tackle research-level problems in gravitational physics.
