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Classical measurements in curved space-times /

The theory of relativity describes the laws of physics in a given space-time. However, a physical theory must provide observational predictions expressed in terms of measurements, which are the outcome of practical experiments and observations. Ideal for readers with a mathematical background and a...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: De Felice, F., 1943- (Author), Bini, D. (Donato) (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Series:Cambridge monographs on mathematical physics.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Notation; 1 Introduction; 2 The theory of relativity: a mathematical overview; 3 Space-time splitting; 4 Special frames; 5 The world function; 6 Local measurements; 7 Non-local measurements; 8 Observers in physically relevant space-times; 9 Measurements in physically relevant space-times; 10 Measurements of spinning bodies; Epilogue; Exercises; References; Index