General Relativity A Geometric Approach [Paperback]

A clear and concise introduction to the theory of general relativity for final-year undergraduate mathematics or physics students.Starting with the idea of an event and finishing with a description of the standard big-bang model of the Universe, this textbook provides a clear, concise and up-to-date introduction to the theory of general relativity, suitable for final-year undergraduate mathematics or physics students. Throughout, the emphasis is on the geometric structure of spacetime, rather than the traditional coordinate-dependent approach. This allows the theory to be presented in its simplest and most elegant form. All physical assumptions are clearly spelled out and the necessary mathematics is developed along with the physics. Exercises (together with solutions and hints) are provided and key ideas in the text are illustrated with worked examples.This textbook will enable the student to develop a sound understanding of the theory of general relativity, and all the necessary mathematics.Starting with the idea of an event and finishing with a description of the standard big-bang model of the Universe, this textbook provides a clear, concise and up-to-date introduction to the theory of general relativity, suitable for final-year undergraduate mathematics or physics students. Throughout, the emphasis is on the geometric structure of spacetime, rather than the traditional coordinate-dependent approach. This allows the theory to be presented in its simplest and most elegant form. All physical assumptions are clearly spelled out and the necessary mathematics is developed along with the physics. Exercises (together with solutions and hints) are provided and key ideas in the text are illustrated with worked examples.This textbook will enable the student to develop a sound understanding of the theory of general relativity, and all the necessary mathematics.Starting with the idea of an event and finishing with a description of the standard big-bang model of the UniverselCŽ