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"This textbook is suitable for a one-semester introduction to General Relativity for advanced undergraduates in physics and engineering. The book is concise so that the entire material can be covered in the one-semester time frame. Many of the calculations are done in detail, without difficult mathematics, to help the students. Though concise, the theory development is lucid and the readers are exposed to possible analytic calculations. In the second edition, the famous twin paradox with acceleration is solved in full from the accelerated observer's frame. The findings of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration, who captured the first ever image of a black hole, are discussed in detail. The geodetic and frame drag precessions of gyroscopes in orbit about a rotating Earth are worked out and the Gravity Probe B (GPB) experiment is discussed. Also in the second edition are some new exercise problems. Resources are provided to instructors who adopt this textbook for their courses. Adopting instructors can print and copy portions of these resources solely for their teaching needs. All instructional resources are furnished for informational use only, and are subject to change without notice"--

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"Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology gives undergraduate students an overview of the fundamental ideas behind the geometric theory of gravitation and spacetime. Through pointers on how to modify and generalise Einstein's theory to enhance understanding, it provides a link between standard textbook content and current research in the field. Chapters present complicated material practically and concisely, initially dealing with the mathematical foundations of the theory of relativity, in particular differential geometry. This is followed by a discussion of the Einstein field equations and their various properties. Also given is analysis of the important Schwarzschild solutions, followed by application of general relativity to cosmology. Questions with fully worked answers are provided at the end of each chapter to aid comprehension and guide learning. This pared down textbook is specifically designed for new students looking for a workable, simple presentation of some of the key theories in modern physics and mathematics"--

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"This introductory textbook, which is positioned at an intermediate level between the more qualitative books at the low end and the many graduate-level standard textbooks, is an accessible introduction to general relativity primarily aimed at undergraduates studying mechanics, dynamics and special relativity. The text provides structured outlines to the concepts and applications of the topic, leading the reader from the basic ideas of relativity, such as the cosmological principle to the Friedmann equation, on to some more advanced ideas such as orbits in the Schwarzschild Geometry. At the end of each chapter there are appropriate problems. A wide-range of classical and modern topics are covered, exploring observational successes and particle physics to explain many popular principles including space-time, redshift, gravity, and fascinating topics such as black holes and dark matter. This timely textbook also provides a section of advanced topics that offers more detailed mathematical approaches and advanced ideas as a basis for further studies to prepare the reader for understanding more specialised texts."

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