Solve Problems in General Relativity: Books & Websites

In summary, General Relativity is a theory of gravity proposed by Albert Einstein in 1915 that explains how massive objects create a curvature in space-time, causing other objects to move towards them. The key concepts in General Relativity include space-time, gravity, and the principle of equivalence. Some recommended books for learning about General Relativity are "A First Course in General Relativity" by Bernard Schutz, "General Relativity: An Introduction for Physicists" by M.P. Hobson, G.P. Efstathiou, and A.N. Lasenby, and "Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity" by James B. Hartle. Helpful websites for learning about General Relativity include the Einstein Online
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I am new to general relativity and want to solve some nice problems in it. Can you suggest some book or website where I can get nice problem on GR?
 
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What is General Relativity?

General Relativity is a theory of gravity proposed by Albert Einstein in 1915. It explains how massive objects create a curvature in space-time, which causes other objects to move towards them.

What are the key concepts in General Relativity?

The key concepts in General Relativity include space-time, gravity, and the principle of equivalence. Space-time is the fabric of the universe in which objects exist and interact. Gravity is the force that causes objects to move towards each other. The principle of equivalence states that the effects of gravity and acceleration are indistinguishable.

What are some recommended books on General Relativity?

Some recommended books on General Relativity include "A First Course in General Relativity" by Bernard Schutz, "General Relativity: An Introduction for Physicists" by M.P. Hobson, G.P. Efstathiou, and A.N. Lasenby, and "Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity" by James B. Hartle.

What are some helpful websites for learning about General Relativity?

Some helpful websites for learning about General Relativity include the Einstein Online website, the General Relativity Tutorial on the University of Pittsburgh website, and the General Relativity section on the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy website.

What are some real-world applications of General Relativity?

Some real-world applications of General Relativity include GPS technology, which relies on precise measurements of time and space that are affected by the curvature of space-time, and the study of black holes, which are objects predicted by General Relativity that have extreme gravitational effects.

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