B. DeWitt S.M. Christensen (Ed.) Bryce DeWitt's Lectures on Gravitation Edited by Steven M. Christensen

Series: Lecture Notes in Physics, Vol. 826

▶ Written by one of leading physicists of the 20th century ▶ Treats topics not covered in any other textbooks ▶ Timeless content, comprehensive coverage, and numerous exercises and solutions

Bryce DeWitt, a student of Nobel Laureate , was himself one of the towering figures in 20th century physics, particularly renowned for his seminal contributions to , numerical relativity and quantum . In late 1971 DeWitt gave a course on gravitation at , leaving almost 400 pages of detailed handwritten notes. Written with clarity and authority, and edited by his 2011, XII, 288 p. former student Steven Christensen, these timeless lecture notes, containing material or expositions not found in any other textbooks, are a gem to be discovered or re-discovered by anyone seriously interested in the study of gravitational physics. Printed book Softcover ▶ 69,95 € | £62.99 | $89.95 ▶ *74,85 € (D) | 76,95 € (A) | CHF 100.60

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