De Felice F., Bini D. Classical Measurements in Curved Space-Times

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Cambridge University Press, 2010, 309 p. The theory of relativity describes the laws of physics in a given space-time. However, a physical theory must provide observational predictions expressed in
terms of measurements, which are the outcome of practical experiments and observations. Ideal for researchers with a mathematical background and a basic knowledge of relativity, this book will help in the understanding of the physics behind the mathematical formalism of the theory of relativity. It explores the informative power of the theory of relativity, and shows how it can be used in space physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. Readers are given the tools to pick out from the mathematical formalism the quantities which have physical meaning, which can therefore be the result of a measurement. The book considers the complications that arise through the interpretation of a measurement which is dependent on the observer who performs it. Specific examples of this are given to highlight the awkwardness of the problem.

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