03105cam a2200613M 4500 9780429491405 FlBoTFG 20260210180854.0 m o d cr |n||||||||| 201208s2020 xx o 0|| 0 eng d OCoLC-P eng OCoLC-P 9780429957802 (electronic bk.) 0429957807 (electronic bk.) 9780429491405 (electronic bk.) 0429491409 (electronic bk.) 9780429957789 (electronic bk. : Mobipocket) 0429957785 (electronic bk. : Mobipocket) 0429957793 (electronic bk. : EPUB) 9780429957796 (electronic bk.) 0367625326 9780367625320 1138589772 9781138589773 10.1201/9780429491405 doi (OCoLC)1225977696 (OCoLC)1227698664 (OCoLC)1230684470 (OCoLC-P)1225977696 QC173.6 .G46 2020 SCI 005000 bisacsh SCI 040000 bisacsh SCI 055000 bisacsh PHVB bicssc 530.11 23 GENERAL RELATIVITY AND ITS APPLICATIONS [electronic resource] : black holes, compact stars and gravitational waves. [S.l.] : CRC PRESS, 2020. 1 online resource text rdacontent still image rdacontent computer rdamedia online resource rdacarrier Containing the latest, groundbreaking discoveries in the field, this text outlines the basics of Einstein's theory of gravity with a focus on its most important astrophysical consequences, including stellar structures, black holes and the physics of gravitational waves. Blending advanced topics - usually not found in introductory textbooks - with examples, pedagogical boxes, mathematical tools and practical applications of the theory, this textbook maximises learning opportunities and is ideal for master and graduate students in Physics and Astronomy. Key features:Provides a self-contained and consistent treatment of the subject that does not require advanced previous knowledge of the field.Explores the subject with a new focus on gravitational waves and astrophysical relativity, unlike current introductory textbooks.Fully up-to-date, containing the latest developments and discoveries in the field. OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record. General relativity (Physics) Gravitation. Gravitational waves. SCIENCE / Astrophysics & Space Science bisacsh SCIENCE / Mathematical Physics bisacsh SCIENCE / Physics bisacsh Ferrari, Valeria, 1952- Gualtieri, Leonardo, 1971- Pani, Paolo (Astrophysicist) Taylor & Francis https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780429491405 OCLC metadata license agreement http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/forms/terms/vbrl-201703.pdf 93144 93143