Spinors and Space-Time: Volume 1, Two-Spinor Calculus and Relativistic Fields by Roger Penrose

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Spinors and Space-Time: Volume 1, Two-Spinor Calculus and Relativistic Fields by Roger Penrose

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This volume introduces and systematically develops the calculus of 2-spinors. This is the first detailed exposition of this technique which leads not only to a deeper understanding of the structure of space-time, but also provides shortcuts to some very tedious calculations. Many results are given here for the first time.

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Spinors and Space-Time: Volume 1, Two-Spinor Calculus and Relativistic Fields by Roger Penrose

This volume introduces and systematically develops the calculus of 2-spinors. This is the first detailed exposition of this technique which leads not only to a deeper understanding of the structure of space-time, but also provides shortcuts to some very tedious calculations. Many results are given here for the first time.
' … by far the most comprehensive treatment in the literature of spinorial methods in general relativity … I would regard this new work as one whose acquisition should be given top priority by anyone working in either the classical or quantum theories of gravity' Contemporary Physics
' … not only provides a highly readable account of spinor calculus that is unparalleled in its depth and thoroughness, but also serves as a valuable source of reference for the numerous spinor and spinor-related formulae that arise in space-time physics.' New Scientist

For his essential contributions to general relativity and cosmology, Roger Penrose, one of the world's best theoretical physicists, has received multiple awards, including the Albert Einstein Award. He co-wrote The Nature of Space and Time (Princeton) with Stephen Hawking, which became a best-seller. Cycles of Time: An Astonishing New Vision of the Universe and The Road to Reality: A Comprehensive Guide to the Rules of the Universe (both Vintage) are among Penrose's other works. He lives in Oxford, England, as the Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics Emeritus at the University of Oxford.

SKU NIN9780521337076
ISBN 13 9780521337076
ISBN 10 0521337070
Title Spinors and Space-Time: Volume 1, Two-Spinor Calculus and Relativistic Fields
Author Roger Penrose
Series Cambridge Monographs On Mathematical Physics
Condition New
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 1987-02-05
Number of pages 472
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