Textbooks about Black Hole physics

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for textbooks on black hole physics, with a focus on the level of complexity suitable for someone with a background in relativity and stellar evolution.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests suggestions for textbooks on black hole physics.
  • Another participant asks for clarification on the requester's background in physics, particularly regarding general relativity.
  • The requester confirms familiarity with relativity and ongoing studies in stellar evolution.
  • A participant provides a list of suggested textbooks, ordered by increasing complexity, including titles by Edwin Taylor and John Wheeler, James Hartle, and Derek Raine and Edwin Thomas, while expressing uncertainty about the appropriateness of the suggestions.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for the book "Black Holes: An Introduction" by Derek Raine and Edwin Thomas, noting its limited coverage of black hole types and suggesting that the choice of book depends on specific interests in black hole physics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for recommendations but do not reach a consensus on which specific aspects of black hole physics should be prioritized in the suggested texts.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the specific aspects of black hole physics that the requester is interested in, which may affect the suitability of the suggested textbooks.

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Any good suggestions?

Thank you.
 
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It would be helpful if you tell us your background, e.g. are you already familiar with basics of general relativity.
 
Yes, I have studied some physics courses related to relativity and is studying a course related to stellar evolution and relativity.
 
collapsar said:
Yes, I have studied some physics courses related to relativity and is studying a course related to stellar evolution and relativity.

Some suggestions, in increasing order for level,

Exploring Black Holes: An Introduction to General Relativity, by Edwin Taylor and John Wheeler,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/020138423X/?tag=pfamazon01-20;

Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity, by James Hartle,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0805386629/?tag=pfamazon01-20;

Black Holes: An Introduction, by Derek Raine and Edwin Thomas,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1860945880/?tag=pfamazon01-20.

I'm not sure what you mean by "black hole physics," so I'm not sure if my suggestions are appropriate.
 
I also like the thin (!) book "Black Holes: An Introduction" by Derek Raine and Edwin Thomas. But this book only covers Schwarzschild and a bit of Kerr black hole. It really depends on which aspects of black holes you are interested in.
 

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