General Relativity Book Recommendations

In summary, there are a variety of books available for understanding general relativity, ranging from beginner-friendly to advanced levels. Popular options include "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking, "Introducing Einstein's Relativity" by Ray d'Inverno, and "Gravitation" by Charles W. Misner, Kip S. Thorne, and John Archibald Wheeler. Additionally, there are online resources such as courses on platforms like Coursera and edX, lecture notes from universities, and video lectures on YouTube. There are also books specifically written for non-scientists, such as "Relativity: The Special and the General Theory" by Albert Einstein and "The Universe in a Nutshell"
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Any one please refer some text for general theory of relativity, Also share some link of PDF about GTR
 
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Sandeep T S said:
Any one please refer some text for general theory of relativity, Also share some link of PDF about GTR
Start with our "Science and Math Textbooks" section, and google for Sean Carroll's and Gerard 't Hooft's online textbooks.

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Related to General Relativity Book Recommendations

1. What are the best books for understanding general relativity?

Some popular books for understanding general relativity include "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking, "General Relativity: An Introduction for Physicists" by Bernard F. Schutz, and "The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe" by Roger Penrose.

2. Are there any beginner-friendly books on general relativity?

Yes, some beginner-friendly books on general relativity include "Introducing Einstein's Relativity" by Ray d'Inverno, "Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity" by James B. Hartle, and "The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory" by Brian Greene.

3. What are some advanced books on general relativity?

Some advanced books on general relativity include "Gravitation" by Charles W. Misner, Kip S. Thorne, and John Archibald Wheeler, "The Geometry of Kerr Black Holes" by Barrett O'Neill, and "The Mathematical Theory of Black Holes" by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.

4. Are there any online resources for learning about general relativity?

Yes, there are several online resources for learning about general relativity, such as online courses on platforms like Coursera and edX, lecture notes from universities like MIT and Caltech, and video lectures on YouTube from experts in the field.

5. Are there any books on general relativity specifically for non-scientists?

Yes, some books on general relativity written for non-scientists include "Relativity: The Special and the General Theory" by Albert Einstein, "The Universe in a Nutshell" by Stephen Hawking, and "Einstein's Cosmos: How Albert Einstein's Vision Transformed Our Understanding of Space and Time" by Michio Kaku.

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