Introduction to Einstein's Theory of Relativity: From Newton's Attractive Gravity to the Repulsive Gravity of Vacuum Energy

The revised and updated 2^nd edition of this established textbook provides a self-contained introduction to the general theory of relativity, describing not only the physical principles and applications of the theory, but also the mathematics needed, in particular the calculus of differential forms.

Updated throughout, the book contains more detailed explanations and extended discussions of several conceptual points, and strengthened mathematical deductions where required. It includes examp...