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Black Holes

An Introduction

By: Derek J. Raine,Edwin George Thomas

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Black Holes

An Introduction

By: Derek J. Raine,Edwin George Thomas

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.

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Imperial College Press

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1848163827

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9781848163829

Black Holes: A Student Text (3rd Edition)

By: Edwin Thomas,Derek J Raine

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Black Holes: A Student Text (3rd Edition)

By: Edwin Thomas,Derek J Raine

This book provides an accessible introduction to the fascinating and topical subject of black holes. It bridges the gap between popular non-mathematical expositions and advanced research texts, using simple undergraduate level calculations and the most basic knowledge of relativity to explain current research. This means the theory can be understood by a wide audience of physicists, including those who are not necessarily interested in learning higher-level mathematical techniques.The third edition links more of the current research trends to fundamental aspects of the physics of black holes. Additionally: This new edition introduces a chapter dedicated to a selection of recent results. Existing chapters have been updated and new explanatory material has been added to aid in the understanding of the physics.This book is recommended reading for advanced undergraduate students and first-year postgraduates who will find it a useful stepping-stone to the advanced literature.

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World Scientific Publishing Company

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1783264845

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9781783264841

Accretion Power in Astrophysics

By: J. R. Frank,A. R. King,Derek J. Raine

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Accretion Power in Astrophysics

By: J. R. Frank,A. R. King,Derek J. Raine

This book is an account of the accretion of matter by massive astronomical objects. It sets out the physics of the accretion process in detail. This is related to observations of the accretion phenomenon in stellar systems and galaxies. The power derived through accretion processes is a dominant source of emission energy in X-ray stars and the cores of active galaxies. This book takes the physics undergraduate to a point at which it is possible to start independent research. It is suitable for graduate courses as well as providing an overview for the professional.

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CUP Archive

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0521245303

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9780521245302

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Black Holes

Black Holes

Black Holes: A Student Text (3rd Edition)

Black Holes: A Student Text (3rd Edition)

Accretion Power in Astrophysics

Accretion Power in Astrophysics

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