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020			_a9781138542945
040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a530.11 _bL975c
100			_aLuscombe, James H.
245			_aCore principles of special and general relativity _cJames H. Luscombe
260			_bCRC Press _c2019 _aBoca Raton
300			_axii, 388p
520			_aThis book provides an accessible, yet thorough, introduction to special and general relativity, crafted and class-tested over many years of teaching. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this book provides clear descriptions of how to approach the mathematics and physics involved. It is also contains the latest exciting developments in the field, including dark energy, gravitational waves, and frame dragging. The table of contents has been carefully developed in consultation with a large number of instructors teaching courses worldwide, to ensure its wide applicability to modules on relativity and gravitation. Features: A clear, accessible writing style, presenting a sophisticated approach to the subject, that remains suitable for advanced undergraduate students and above Class-tested over many years To be accompanied by a partner volume on ‘Advanced Topics’ for students to further extend their learning
650			_aPhysics
942			_cBK
999			_c560239 _d560239