General Relativity - (Theoretical Minimum) by Leonard Susskind & André Cabannes (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

The latest volume in the New York Times-bestselling physics series explains Einstein's masterpiece: the general theory of relativity 

"Excellent." --Physics Today

He taught us classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and special relativity. Now, physicist Leonard Susskind, assisted by 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.  

Review Quotes

"Beautifully clear explanations of famously 'difficult things.'"―Wall Street Journal

"If you want to know how physicists really think about the world, this book is the place to start."―Sean Carroll, author of The Particle at the End of the Universe

"A true masterpiece that will stand the test of time. I only wish this book was around when I was learning classical physics."―Stephon Alexander, author of The Jazz of Physics

"At once witty and insightful."―Nature

"If you're ever banished to a desert island and allowed to take just one book, here it is. Given enough time, with no distractions, you could use it to eventually master quantum mechanics."―Science News

"General Relativity is an excellent volume for readers who know physics but aren't familiar with GR and want a thorough introduction to the topic."--Physics Today

"The expository sections are insightful, and detailed formula breakdowns do an impressive job of helping the initiated navigate physics's most challenging spots. Readers who have followed the series will find this a satisfying addition."--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Leonard Susskind is the Felix Bloch professor of Theoretical Physics at Stanford University. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a recipient of the Dirac Medal, the Galileo Medal, and the Carl Sagan Prize for Science Popularization, among numerous other honors. He is the author of the New York Times-bestselling The Theoretical Minimum series. He lives in Palo Alto, California.

André Cabannes holds a PhD in statistics from Stanford University. He works in management consultancy and entrepreneurship and was the translator of The Theoretical Minimum series into French. He lives in France.