PHYS 515
PHYS 515 - General Relativity I
Spring 2021
| Title | Rubric | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Relativity I | ASTR515 | A | 70853 | OLC | 4 | 1530 - 1650 | T R | Helvi Witek | |
| General Relativity I | PHYS515 | A | 70548 | OLC | 4 | 1530 - 1650 | T R | Helvi Witek |
Official Description
Systematic introduction to Einstein's theory, with emphasis on modern coordinate-free methods of computation. Review of special relativity, modern differential geometry, foundations of general relativity, laws of physics in the presence of a gravitational field, linearized theory, and experimental tests of gravitation theories. Course Information: Same as ASTR 515. Prerequisite: PHYS 436.