Topics in Theoretical and Experimental Gravitation Physics
Topics in Theoretical and Experimental Gravitation Physics

Author: V. De Sabbata

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2012-12-12

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9781468408553

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During the period March 13-25, 1975, the IV course of the International School of Cosmology and Gravitation was held at Erice, Sicily and devoted primarily to gravitational waves. A number of participants have prepared their lectures for publication here. These include topics in Gravitational Radiation , Gravitational Radiation Antennas and Data Analyses, Singularities in General Relativity Theory, the Bimetric Theory of Gravitation, Tachyons, and General Relativity and Quantum Theory. V. De Sabbata and J. Weber v Contents Opening ReII1arks, J. Weber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix The Generation of Gravitational Waves: A Review of Computational Techniques, K. S. Thorne ********************* 1 Effects of Gravitational Radiation upon Electromagnetic Waves in a Dispersive Medium, B. Bertotti and R. Catenacci ****** 63 Gravitational Waves and Their Interaction with Electromagnetic Field, V. De Sabbata ***. ****************** 69 Shock Waves in General Relativity, A. Papapetrou *************** 83 Editorial Connnents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 The Detection of Gravitational Waves and Quantum Nondisturbtive Measurements, V. Braginsky ***************** 105 Onedimensional Analysis and Computer Simulation of a Weber Antenna, G. V. Pallottino ************************** 123 Comments on the Gravitational Radiation Experiments, J. Weber ** 135 Estimated Sensitivity of the Low Temperature Gravitational Wave Antenna in Rome, G. Pizzella ************************* 139 The L. S. U. Low Temperature Gravity Wave Experiment, W. O. Hamilton, T. P. Bernat, D. G. Blair, W. C. Oelfke ******* 149 Optimal Detection of Signals through Linear Devices with Thermal Noise Sources and Application to the Munich­ Frascati Weber-Type Gravitational Wave Detectors, P. Kafka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Synchrotron Radiation and Astrophysics, A. A.

Topics in Theoretical and Experimental Gravitation Physics
Topics in Theoretical and Experimental Gravitation Physics

Author: V. De Sabbata

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1468408534

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139 The L. S. U. Low Temperature Gravity Wave Experiment, W. O. Hamilton, T. P. Bernat, D. G. Blair, W. C. Oelfke 149 Optimal Detection of Signals through Linear Devices with Thermal Noise Sources and Application to the Munich Frascati Weber-Type Gravitational Wave Detectors, P. Kafka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Synchrotron Radiation and Astrophysics, A. A."

Gravitational Waves and Cosmology
Gravitational Waves and Cosmology

Author: E. Coccia

Publisher: IOS Press

Published: 2020-08-31

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1643680951

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The past twenty years have seen a number of breakthroughs in astrophysics and cosmology, some of which have been awarded Nobel prizes. These physics triumphs highlight the fact that while students need a solid grounding in the fundamentals of astrophysics and cosmology, sight of the basics of the fundamental interactions in physics must not be lost. This book presents papers based on lectures given at the 200th Course of the International School of Physics “Enrico Fermi”, on Gravitation and Cosmology, held in Varenna, Italy, from 3 - 12 July 2017. The aim of the school was to expose students to state-of-the-art research in the field of gravitational waves and cosmology, from both a theoretical and experimental point of view. Lectures were organized in such a way as to foster interaction between the two communities, and a wide range of topics was addressed. In the gravitational waves section, topics covered include experimental issues connected with gravitational wave detection and the new field of multi-messenger astronomy, as well as more astrophysical aspects. In the section on cosmology, there are contributions on the early universe, on the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and on redshift surveys. Other areas covered include a review of inflationary scenarios; the non-Gaussian features of primordial density fluctuations; and the physical mechanisms responsible for the spectral distortions of the blackbody spectrum of the CMB. The book provides an overview of important research developments and will be of interest to all students of gravitation and cosmology.

Theory and Experiment in Gravitational Physics
Theory and Experiment in Gravitational Physics

Author: Clifford M. Will

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1993-03-11

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 9780521439732

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This is a revised edition of a classic and highly regarded book, first published in 1981, describing the status of theory and experiment in general relativity. The book provides all the necessary theoretical background, and covers all the important experimental tests. A new chapter has been added to cover recent important experimental tests, and the bibliography has been brought right up to date. Reviews of the previous edition: ' ... consolidates much of the literature on experimental gravity and should be invaluable to researchers in gravitation ...' Science ' ... a concise and meaty book ... and a most useful reference work ... researchers and serious students of gravitation should be pleased with it ...' Nature

Gravity and the Quantum
Gravity and the Quantum

Author: Jasjeet Singh Bagla

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-02-23

Total Pages: 491

ISBN-13: 3319517007

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This book provides a compilation of in-depth articles and reviews on key topics within gravitation, cosmology and related issues. It is a celebratory volume dedicated to Prof. Thanu Padmanabhan ("Paddy"), the renowned relativist and cosmologist from IUCAA, India, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. The authors, many of them leaders of their fields, are all colleagues, collaborators and former students of Paddy, who have worked with him over a research career spanning more than four decades. Paddy is a scientist of diverse interests, who attaches great importance to teaching. With this in mind, the aim of this compilation is to provide an accessible pedagogic introduction to, and overview of, various important topics in cosmology, gravitation and astrophysics. As such it will be an invaluable resource for scientists, graduate students and also advanced undergraduates seeking to broaden their horizons.