Topics in the foundations of general relativity and Newtonian gravitation theory [Book] / David B. Malament.

By:

Malament, David B

Contributor(s):

Blossfeldt, Karl, 1865-1932

Material type: Text

TextDescription: xii, 349 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:

0226502457 (hardcover)
9780226502458 (hardcover)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

531 .14 23

Other classification:

531.14

Summary: In Topics in the Foundations of General Relativity and Newtonian Gravitation Theory, David B. Malament presents the basic logical-mathematical structure of general relativity and considers a number of special topics concerning the foundations of general relativity and its relation to Newtonian gravitation theory. These special topics include the geometrized formulation of Newtonian theory (also known as Newton-Cartan theory), the concept of rotation in general relativity, and Gd̲el spacetime. One of the highlights of the book is a no-go theorem that can be understood to show that there is no criterion of orbital rotation in general relativity that fully answers to our classical intuitions. Topics is intended for both students and researchers in mathematical physics and philosophy of science.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	Junaid Zaidi Library, COMSATS University Islamabad Ground Floor	531.14 MAL-T (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		44906
Books	Junaid Zaidi Library, COMSATS University Islamabad Ground Floor	778.934 ADA-K (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		54893

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In Topics in the Foundations of General Relativity and Newtonian Gravitation Theory, David B. Malament presents the basic logical-mathematical structure of general relativity and considers a number of special topics concerning the foundations of general relativity and its relation to Newtonian gravitation theory. These special topics include the geometrized formulation of Newtonian theory (also known as Newton-Cartan theory), the concept of rotation in general relativity, and Gd̲el spacetime. One of the highlights of the book is a no-go theorem that can be understood to show that there is no criterion of orbital rotation in general relativity that fully answers to our classical intuitions. Topics is intended for both students and researchers in mathematical physics and philosophy of science.

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