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An explanation of the mathematics needed as a foundation for a deep understanding of general relativity or quantum field theory.

A General Relativity Workbook is atextbook intended to support a one-semester upper division undergraduatecourse on general relativity.

Written in an clear and informal style, this text explores the most accessible of the 20th century revolutions in physics. It allows readers to build up physical intuition for what is going on, before presenting concise mathematical descriptions. It contains many applications, ten appendices, and numerous illustrations, examples and problems.