Topics in the Foundations of General Relativity and Newtonian Gravitation Theory
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Topics in the Foundations of General Relativity and Newtonian Gravitation Theory

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Topics in the Foundations of General Relativity and Newtonian Gravitation Theory

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In Topics in the Foundations of General Relativity and Newtonian Gravitation Theory, David B. Malament presents the basic logical-mathematical structure of general relativity and considers a number of special topics concerning the foundations of general relativity and its relation to Newtonian gravitation theory. These special topics include the geometrized formulation of Newtonian theory (also known as Newton-Cartan theory), the concept of rotation in general relativity, and Gödel spacetime. One of the highlights of the book is a no-go theorem that can be understood to show that there is no criterion of orbital rotation in general relativity that fully answers to our classical intuitions. Topics is intended for both students and researchers in mathematical physics and philosophy of science.

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Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Year
2012
ISBN
9780226502472
Topic
Biological Sciences
Subtopic
Science General
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Preface
  3. 1. Differential Geometry
  4. 2. Classical Relativity Theory
  5. 3. Special Topics
  6. 4. Newtonian Gravitation Theory
  7. Solutions to Problems
  8. Bibliography
  9. Index