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written by James B. Hartle
published by the Addison-Wesley
This text is an introductory textbook to general relativity at the upper undergraduate level using a 'physics first' approach. The simplest solutions of the Einstein equation are presented first without derivation and are applied to astrophysical situations like black holes, gravitational radiation, and the big bang.
Pages 656
Subjects Levels Resource Types
Astronomy
- Cosmology
= Big Bang
- Fundamentals
= Gravity
= Relativity
- Stars
= Black Holes
Relativity
- General Relativity
- Upper Undergraduate
- Instructional Material
= Textbook
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© 2003 Addison-Wesley
ISBN Number:
9780805386622
Keywords:
Einstein, black holes, general relativity, gravitation radiation, physics first relativity
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August 10, 2020 by Lyle Barbato
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J. Hartle, (Addison-Wesley, Boston, 2003), WWW Document, (https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/program/Hartle-Gravity-An-Introduction-to-Einstein-s-General-Relativity/PGM298455.html).
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J. Hartle, Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity (Addison-Wesley, Boston, 2003), <https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/program/Hartle-Gravity-An-Introduction-to-Einstein-s-General-Relativity/PGM298455.html>.
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Hartle, J. (2003). Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity. Boston: Addison-Wesley. Retrieved March 19, 2024, from https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/program/Hartle-Gravity-An-Introduction-to-Einstein-s-General-Relativity/PGM298455.html
Chicago Format
Hartle, James. Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2003. https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/program/Hartle-Gravity-An-Introduction-to-Einstein-s-General-Relativity/PGM298455.html (accessed 19 March 2024).
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Hartle, James. Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity. Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2003. 26 Dec. 2002. 19 Mar. 2024 <https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/program/Hartle-Gravity-An-Introduction-to-Einstein-s-General-Relativity/PGM298455.html>.
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