Geometrical Physics in Minkowski Spacetime

E.G.Peter Rowe

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English

Springer Verlag
01 January 2001

Mathematics & Sciences; Geometry; Cosmology & the universe; Applied physics

Series: Springer Monographs in Mathematics

Geometrical Physics in Minkowski Spacetime is an overview and description of the geometry in spacetime, and aids in the creation and development of intuition in four-dimensional Minkowski space. The deepest understanding of relativity and spacetime is in terms of the geometrical absolutes, and this is what the book seeks to develop. The most interesting topics requiring special relativity are covered, including:

SpacetimeVectors in SpacetimeElectromagnetismAsymptotic Momentum ConservationCovectors and Dyadics in SpacetimeEnergy Tensor Although the book is not meant for the complete beginner in special relativity, the mathematical prerequisites for the early chapters of the book are very few - linear algebra and elementary geometry (done using vectors and a scalar product). For the later chapters, multivariable calculus and ordinary differential equations are often needed.

By: E.G.Peter Rowe
Imprint: Springer Verlag
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 1.220kg
ISBN: 9781852333669
ISBN 10: 1852333669
Series: Springer Monographs in Mathematics
Pages: 268
Publication Date: 01 January 2001
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Spacetime.- 2. Vectors in Spacetime.- 3. Asymptotic Momentum Conservation.- 4. Covectors and Dyadics in Spacetime.- 5. Electromagnetism.- 6. The Energy Tensor.

Reviews for Geometrical Physics in Minkowski Spacetime

From the reviews of the first edition: This attractive book provides an account of the theory of special relativity from a geometrical viewpoint, explaining the unification and insights that are given by such a treatment...Can be read with profit by all who have taken a first course in relativity physics. --ASLIB Book Guide This in an interesting monograph. The author emphasizes the geometry aspects of special relativity, accenting the absolutes ... . This book works best as an introduction to special relativity for well-prepared senior undergraduates and first-year's graduate students. ... There are excellent examples and a plethora of new and stimulating problems for students to work. (B. DeFacio, Contemporary Physics, Vol. 43 (4), 2002) As the title indicates, the book under review presents the geometrical formulation of special relativistic physics. ... Each chapter is supplemented by exercises that enable students to test their understanding of Minkowskian geometry and its application to physics. I would recommend this book as an introduction to the geometrical formulation of special relativistic physics. (Peter R. Law, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2002 d)