Curvature in Mathematics and Physics

by Shlomo Sternberg

This original Dover textbook is based on an advanced undergraduate course taught by the author for more than 50 years. It introduces semi-Riemannian geometry and its principal physical application, Einstein's theory of general relativity, using the Cartan exterior calculus as a principal tool. Prerequisites include linear algebra and advanced calculus. 2012 edition.

Genres: Mathematics, Textbooks, Science, Physics

416 pages, Paperback

First published September 19, 2012

About the author

Shlomo Zvi Sternberg was an American mathematician known for his work in geometry, particularly symplectic geometry and Lie theory.

Reviews

[Oscar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely useful... with hints of complications but trying to keep a pedagogical approach.