Gravitational Waves in Physics and Astrophysics
An artisans guideThe direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015 has initiated a new
era of gravitational wave astronomy, which has already paid remarkable
dividends in our understanding of astrophysics and gravitational physics. Aimed at advanced
undergraduates and graduate students, this book introduces gravitational waves
and its many applications to cosmology, nuclear physics, astrophysics and
theoretical physics. The material is presented in a pedagogical way, through
Fermi estimates, and detailed explanations and discussions. The student will
not only learn what gravitational waves are and how they are produced, but also
how they can be used to learn about astrophysical phenomena and cosmological
observations, to investigate the interior of neutron stars, and to test general
relativity when black holes and neutron stars collide.
Key Features:
Provides a concise yet comprehensive treatment of gravitational wave
physicsEmphasises fundamental physical principlesProvides a coherent integration of astrophysical and general relativistic
intuitionIncludes carefully chosen problems designed to improve student intuitionWritten by experts in the field ISBN: 9780750330497, 075033049X
