Relativistic celestial mechanics of the solar system

Filling a gap in the market for a textbook that teaches the modern developments with an emphasis on relativistic aspects, this very authoritative book carefully develops and conveys the theory vital for a sound knowledge of the motions of celestial bodies. The authors work at the United States Naval Observatory -- one of the greatest pools of celestial mechanics expertise in the world -- and use the first four chapters to review the fundamental principles of classical celestial mechanics, and of special and general relativity. This background material is essential for an understanding of relativistic celestial mechanics, which is treated in Chapter 5, while Chapter 6 takes into account recentresolutions of the International Astronomical Union. The final two chapters cover unresolved issues and references. Suitable for advanced undergraduate honors programs and graduate courses, as well as for professional scientists working in the field. INDICE: 1 Newtonian celestial mechanics. 2 Introduction to Special Relativity. 3 General Relativity Without Tears. 4 Relativistic Reference Frames. 5 Post-Newtonian Coordinate Transformations. 6 Relativistic Celestial Mechanics. 7Relativistic Astrometry. 8 Relativistic Geodesy. 9 Relativity in IAU Resolutions. 10 Possible Anomalous Dynamics in the Solar System.

• ISBN: 978-3-527-40856-6
• Editorial: Wiley-VCH
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 828
• Fecha Publicación: 24/08/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés