PHYS 515

PHYS 515 - General Relativity I

Fall 2024

TitleRubricSectionCRNTypeHoursTimesDaysLocationInstructor
General Relativity IASTR515A34932LEC41300 - 1420 T R  222 Loomis Laboratory Jorge Noronha
General Relativity IPHYS515A34931LEC41300 - 1420 T R  222 Loomis Laboratory Jorge Noronha

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.