Black Holes: An Introduction (2nd Edition) Paperback - 2009 - 2nd Edition
by Raine, Derek
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- Title Black Holes: An Introduction (2nd Edition)
- Author Raine, Derek
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 2nd
- Edition 2
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 212
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Imperial College Press
- Date 2009-09-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 1848163835.G
- ISBN 9781848163836 / 1848163835
- Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
- Dimensions 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 in (22.61 x 14.99 x 1.52 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects France, Black holes (Astronomy)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009022739
- Dewey Decimal Code 523.887
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From the jacket flap
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.