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Rotating black holes, as described by the Kerr space-time, are the key to understanding the most violent and energetic phenomena in the Universe, from the core collapse of massive supernova explosions producing powerful bursts of gamma rays, to supermassive black hole engines that power quasars and other active galactic nuclei. This book is a unique, comprehensive overview of the Kerr space-time, with original contributions and historical accounts from researchers who have pioneered the theory and observation of black holes, and Roy Kerr's own description of his 1963 discovery. It covers all aspects of rotating black holes, from mathematical relativity to astrophysical applications and observations, and current theoretical frontiers. This book provides an excellent introduction and survey of the Kerr space-time for researchers and graduate students across the spectrum of observational and theoretical astrophysics, general relativity, and high-energy physics.

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Book category Books in English Mathematics & science Physics Statistical physics

• Full title: Kerr Spacetime
• Subtitle: Rotating Black Holes in General Relativity
• Author: David L. WiltshireMatt VisserSusan M. Scott
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 378
• EAN: 9780521885126
• ISBN: 0521885124
• ID: 02049046
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Weight: 890 g
• Dimensions: 253 × 180 × 22 mm
• Date of publishing: 22. January 2009

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