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Rotating black holes, as described by the Kerr space-time, are the key to understanding the most violent and energetic phenomena in the Universe, from the core collapse of massive supernova explosions producing powerful bursts of gamma rays, to supermassive black hole engines that power quasars and other active galactic nuclei. This book is a unique, comprehensive overview of the Kerr space-time, with original contributions and historical accounts from researchers who have pioneered the theory and observation of black holes, and Roy Kerr's own description of his 1963 discovery. It covers all aspects of rotating black holes, from mathematical relativity to astrophysical applications and observations, and current theoretical frontiers. This book provides an excellent introduction and survey of the Kerr space-time for researchers and graduate students across the spectrum of observational and theoretical astrophysics, general relativity, and high-energy physics.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139780521885126
eBay Product ID (ePID)96545765
Product Key Features
Number of Pages378 Pages
Publication NameThe Kerr Spacetime: Rotating Black Holes in General Relativity
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPhysics
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
AuthorSusan M. Scott, Matt Visser, David L. Wiltshire
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height253 mm
Item Weight890 g
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EditorMatt Visser, Susan M. Scott, David L. Wiltshire
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom