Mastering GTR: A Guide to Tackling Problems on Curved Space

[Ravi Mohan]

Hi

I am teaching myself GTR from Dirac's book (https://www.amazon.com/dp/069101146X/?tag=pfamazon01-20). Although, he quiet elegantly introduces the notion of curved space and the associated mathematics, I am not getting comfortable with it.

I was wondering if there is a collection of problems which I can work on to test my understanding of the subject. Google is not of much help.

 

[WannabeNewton]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/069108162X/?tag=pfamazon01-20 If you're serious about GR then this book is an absolute must. Almost every problem in it is extremely instructive and will do wonders for your understanding of GR and ability to do GR calculations.

As an aside, Dirac's book is extremely outdated. I have no idea why you are using it to learn GR. Rest assured you are not doing yourself any favors by using it, quite the opposite really.

 

[Ravi Mohan]

Thank you very much for the link.

As an aside, Dirac's book is extremely outdated. I have no idea why you are using it to learn GR. Rest assured you are not doing yourself any favors by using it, quite the opposite really.

I enjoy studying it (so that is indeed a favor . But again thank you for the heads up. I would leave the modern GTR for graduate school.

 

[WannabeNewton]

I enjoy studying it (so that is indeed a favor .

Haha well I can't argue with that

 

[sardar]

I understand the importance of practice and problem-solving in mastering a subject. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help you tackle problems on curved space in GTR. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

1. Look for problem sets or practice exercises in your textbook or other recommended resources. Many textbooks have a section at the end of each chapter with practice problems, and some even have solutions or hints for these problems.

2. Check online for problem sets or practice exams from universities or physics departments. These can often be found on department websites or through a simple Google search. These problems are often more challenging and can help you deepen your understanding of the subject.

3. Join online forums or discussion groups dedicated to GTR and ask for recommendations for practice problems. You can also post your own questions and get feedback from other students or experts in the field.

4. Attend workshops or seminars on GTR where you can work on problems with other students and get guidance from experienced instructors.

Remember, mastering GTR takes time and practice. Don't get discouraged if you struggle with some problems at first. Keep working at it and seek help when needed. Good luck on your journey to understanding curved space in GTR!