ABSTRACT

A Broad Perspective on the Theory of General Relativity and Its Observable ImplicationsGeneral Relativity: Basics and Beyond familiarizes students and beginning researchers with the basic features of the theory of general relativity as well as some of its more advanced aspects. Employing the pedagogical style of a textbook, it includes essential id

part |2 pages

I The Basics

chapter 2|18 pages

Examples of Space-Times

chapter 3|8 pages

Dynamics in Space-Time

chapter 4|12 pages

Dynamics of Space-Time

chapter 5|46 pages

Elementary Phenomenology

part |2 pages

II The Beyond

chapter 6|26 pages

The Space-Time Arena

chapter 7|16 pages

Asymptotic Structure

chapter 8|20 pages

Black Holes

chapter 9|8 pages

Cosmological Space-Times

chapter 10|6 pages

Gravitational Waves

chapter 11|12 pages

Field Equation: Evolutionary Interpretation

chapter 12|6 pages

Numerical Relativity

chapter 13|8 pages

Into the Quantum Realm

chapter 14|40 pages

Mathematical Background