Gravitational Waves

I. Ciufolini, V. Gorini, U. Moschella , P Fre

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Institute of Physics Publishing
29 January 2001

Astronomy, space & time; Relativity physics; Astrophysics

Gravitational waves (GWs) are a hot topic and promise to play a central role in astrophysics, cosmology, and theoretical physics. Technological developments have led us to the brink of their direct observation, which could become a reality in the coming years. The direct observation of GWs will open an entirely new field: GW astronomy. This is expected to bring a revolution in our knowledge of the universe by allowing the observation of previously unseen phenomena, such as the coalescence of compact objects (neutron stars and black holes), the fall of stars into supermassive black holes, stellar core collapses, big-bang relics, and the new and unexpected.

With a wide range of contributions by leading scientists in the field, Gravitational Waves covers topics such as the basics of GWs, various advanced topics, GW detectors, astrophysics of GW sources, numerical applications, and several recent theoretical developments. The material is written at a level suitable for postgraduate students entering the field.

Edited by: I. Ciufolini, V. Gorini, U. Moschella, P Fre
Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 884g
ISBN: 9780750307413
ISBN 10: 0750307412
Pages: 426
Publication Date: 29 January 2001
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

I. Ciufolini, V. Gorini, U. Moschella, P Fre

Reviews for Gravitational Waves

"..""a useful reference for researchers in the field, and a good introduction for new postgraduates"" Classical & Quantum Gravity 18 (2001) ""This book provides a comprehensive review of gravitational waves (GW). It includes a wide range of contributions by leading scientists in the field."" Zentralblatt, vol. 988"" . . . this text gives the impression of a careful, clear and thorough writing which should be of interest for a wide community of physicists, mathematicians, astrophysicists and researchers from other natural sciences . . . In summary, this well-balanced blend of theoretical and experimental, research and survey material bringing together various approaches aspiring to achieve a unified comprehension of the phenomenon of gravitational radiation comprises an authoritative account on the recent progress in gravitational physics and the outstanding mathematical developments it has inspired."" Sergey I Tertychniy in Mathematical Reviews ""The book constitutes an introduction to the theme of gravitational waves. This subject is of great current interest and the research on it is rapidly developing . . . The book contains excellent material for PhD students that want to enter the field of gravitational waves."" Andrzej Krolak in General Relativity & Gravitation, vol. 34, no. 7 seful reference for researchers in the field, and a good introduction for new postgraduates"" Classical & Quantum Gravity 18 (2001) ""This book provides a comprehensive review of gravitational waves (GW). It includes a wide range of contributions by leading scientists in the field."" Zentralblatt, vol. 988"" . . . this text gives the impression of a careful, clear and thorough writing which should be of interest for awide community of physicists, mathematicians, astrophysicists and researchers from other natural sciences . . . In summary, this well-balanced blend of theoretical and experimental, research and survey material bringing together various approaches aspiring to achieve a unified comprehension of the phenomenon of gravitational radiation comprises an authoritative account on the recent progress in gravitational physics and the outstanding mathematical developments it has inspired."" Sergey I Tertychniy in Mathematical Reviews ""The book constitutes an introduction to the theme of gravitational waves. This subject is of great current interest and the research on it is rapidly developing . . . The book contains excellent material for PhD students that want to enter the field of gravitational waves."" Andrzej Krolak in General Relativity & Gravitation, vol. 34, no. 7"