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Subrahmanyan
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Can anyone suggest a book from where I can learn the math used in relativity like Tensors,Minkowski spacetime metric ,etc ? A suggestion of pdfs would also be appreciated?
mamuneee02 said:Do you guys know what the basis of a tensor is?
Some popular books for learning the math used in Relativity include "A First Course in General Relativity" by Bernard Schutz, "Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory" by Leonard Susskind and Art Friedman, and "Gravitation" by Charles Misner, Kip Thorne, and John Wheeler.
Yes, a strong understanding of mathematical concepts such as calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations is necessary to fully comprehend Relativity. However, there are also introductory books available that explain the math used in Relativity in a more accessible way.
Yes, there are many online resources available for learning the math used in Relativity, including lecture notes, video lectures, and interactive tutorials. Some popular websites for these resources include Khan Academy, MIT OpenCourseWare, and Coursera.
There are many practice problems and exercises available in textbooks and online resources that can help you apply the math used in Relativity. Additionally, working on real-world problems and applications of Relativity can also help strengthen your understanding of the math.
While it is possible to learn the math used in Relativity without learning the theory, it is recommended to have a basic understanding of the concepts and principles of Relativity in order to fully grasp the applications of the math. However, there are also resources available that focus solely on the math used in Relativity without delving into the theory, if that is your preference.