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General Relativity and Gravitation: A Centennial Perspective
Hardback
Main Details
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General Relativity and Gravitation: A Centennial Perspective
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Abhay Ashtekar
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Edited by Beverly K. Berger
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Edited by James Isenberg
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Edited by Malcolm MacCallum
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:696 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 180 |
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| Category/Genre | Cosmology and the universe
Quantum physics
Relativity physics |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781107037311
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| Classifications | Dewey:531.14 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
45 Line drawings, color; 45 Line drawings, black and white
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
1 June 2015 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Explore spectacular advances in cosmology, relativistic astrophysics, gravitational wave science, mathematics, computational science, and the interface of gravitation and quantum physics with this unique celebration of the centennial of Einstein's discovery of general relativity. Twelve comprehensive and in-depth reviews, written by a team of world-leading international experts, together present an up-to-date overview of key topics at the frontiers of these areas, with particular emphasis on the significant developments of the last three decades. Interconnections with other fields of research are also highlighted, making this an invaluable resource for both new and experienced researchers. Commissioned by the International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation, and including accessible introductions to cutting-edge topics, ample references to original research papers, and informative colour figures, this is a definitive reference for researchers and graduate students in cosmology, relativity, and gravitational science.
Author Biography
Abhay Ashtekar is the founding Director of the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos, and holds the Eberly Chair in Physics, at Pennsylvania State University. He is a Fellow of the AAAS and the APS, and a former President of the International Society for General Relativity and Gravitation. Beverly K. Berger is a former Program Director for Gravitational Physics at the US National Science Foundation. She is a Fellow of the APS, and was the founder of the APS Topical Group on Gravitation. James Isenberg is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oregon and former Eisenbud Professor at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute in Berkeley. He is a Fellow of the APS. Malcolm MacCallum is Emeritus Professor of Applied Mathematics at Queen Mary, University of London. He was the founding editor of Classical and Quantum Gravity and is a former President of the International Society for General Relativity and Gravitation.
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