General Relativity The Theoretical Minimum
General Relativity The Theoretical Minimum by Leonard Susskind, published by Basic Books on May 20, 2025, is a comprehensive exploration of Einstein’s general theory of relativity. This 400-page volume presents a detailed examination of the principles underlying gravity and geometry, beginning with the equivalence principle and progressing through the necessary mathematics of Riemannian spaces and tensor calculus. Susskind, alongside mathematician André Cabannes, aims to clarify the connections between these concepts and their implications in the realm of physics.
Readers will find a thorough introduction to significant topics such as black holes and the Einstein field equations, as well as an exploration of gravity waves. The authors strive to provide clear explanations that maintain rigor while remaining accessible, making this book suitable for those seeking to deepen their understanding of fundamental scientific principles. General Relativity serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the mathematical and scientific foundations of modern physics.
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The latest volume in the New York Times-bestselling physics series explains Einstein’s masterpiece: the general theory of relativity
He taught us classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. Now, physicist Leonard Susskind, assisted by a new collaborator, mathematician André Cabannes, returns to tackle Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Starting from the equivalence principle and covering the necessary mathematics of Riemannian spaces and tensor calculus, Susskind and Cabannes explain the link between gravity and geometry. They delve into black holes, establish Einstein field equations, and solve them to describe gravity waves. The authors provide vivid explanations that, to borrow a phrase from Einstein himself, are as simple as possible (but no simpler).
An approachable yet rigorous introduction to one of the most important topics in physics, General Relativity is a must-read for anyone who wants a deeper knowledge of the universe’s real structure.
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