The Detection of Gravitational Waves
Author | : David G. Blair |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 508 |
Release | : 2005-10-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 0521021022 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780521021029 |
Rating | : 4/5 (029 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Detection of Gravitational Waves written by David G. Blair and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-10-13 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the concepts of gravitational waves within the context of general relativity. The sources of gravitational radiation for which there is direct observational evidence and those of a more speculative nature are described. He then gives a general introduction to the methods of detection. In the subsequent chapters he has drawn together the leading scientists in the field to give a comprehensive practical and theoretical account of the physics and technology of gravitational wave detection.