Although meant for a popular audience, The Story of Collapsing Stars presents the open research questions so clearly that it can also serve as a valuable starting point for scientists and students considering research in the area of gravitational collapse. Physics Today
The book delves into the critical relationship between gravitational collapse and the fate of massive stars, central to understanding black hole physics and gravitational theory. It explores how general relativity leads to space-time singularities and considers the potential role of quantum gravity in addressing these singularities. A thorough review of recent research and detailed examples of collapse models are provided, making it a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers in gravitation physics, astrophysics, and cosmology.
Focusing on the intricacies of gravitation theory and cosmology, the book explores Einstein's gravity framework, detailing space-time structure, topology, and exact solutions to Einstein's equations. It addresses significant topics such as singularities, quantum gravity, and the cosmic censorship problem in black hole physics. The author delves into quantum effects in strong curvature fields, making this a valuable resource for students, mathematicians, and physicists interested in the theoretical foundations of relativity theory.