The Detection of Gravitational Waves

The Detection of Gravitational Waves
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 508
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ISBN-10 : 0521021022
ISBN-13 : 9780521021029
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Book Synopsis The Detection of Gravitational Waves by : David G. Blair

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.


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