Black Holes: An Introduction (2nd Edition) by Derek J Raine

Black Holes: An Introduction (2nd Edition) by Derek J Raine

This introduction to the fascinating subject of black holes fills a significant gap in the literature which exists between popular, non-mathematical expositions and advanced textbooks at the research level. It is designed for advanced undergraduates and first year postgraduates as a useful stepping-stone to the advanced literature.The book provides an accessible introduction to the exact solutions of Einstein's vacuum field equations describing spherical and axisymmetric (rotating) black holes. The geometry and physical properties of these spacetimes are explored through the motion of particles and light. The use of different coordinate systems, maximal extensions and Penrose diagrams is explained. The association of the surface area of a black hole with its entropy is discussed and it is shown that with the introduction of quantum mechanics black holes cease to be black and can radiate. This result allows black holes to satisfy the laws of thermodynamics and thus be consistent with the rest of physics.In this new edition the problems in each chapter have been revised and solutions are provided. The text has been expanded to include new material on wormholes and clarify various other issues.

Raine, Derek: - Derek Raine, PhD, is director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Science in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University ofLeicester. His research has ranged over relativity, quantum field theory, astrophysics, and more recently, biophysics and complex systems.

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ISBN 13	9781848163829
ISBN 10	1848163827
Title	Black Holes: An Introduction (2nd Edition)
Author	Derek J Raine
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Imperial College Press
Year published	2009-09-07
Number of pages	212
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