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I am trying to study "religiously" the book by Sachs and Wu, but I am finding the Exercises very much of a challenge. Does anyone know if there exists a source for solutions one can consult when stuck?
I have made an attempt at this exercise: Is the following alright?:MathematicalPhysicist said:I tried several years ago to read from it.
Got stuck on one question, and didn't proceed from there.
https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/61298/ex-0-2-1-in-sachs-and-wus-textbook
I see it's from an old computer my brother always promised to fix it (and didn't).
The main focus of this book is to provide a rigorous and mathematical treatment of general relativity, a theory of gravity that describes the behavior of large-scale objects in the universe.
No, this book is specifically written for mathematicians and assumes a strong background in mathematics, including differential geometry and topology.
This book is unique in its approach, as it focuses on the mathematical foundations of general relativity rather than its physical implications. It also includes more advanced topics such as the Penrose singularity theorem and the Geroch splitting theorem.
Yes, this book can be used as a textbook for an advanced course on general relativity for mathematicians. It includes exercises and problems at the end of each chapter, making it suitable for classroom use.
While this book is written for mathematicians, it can also be used for self-study by individuals with a strong mathematical background. However, it may be helpful to have some prior knowledge of general relativity before diving into this book.