PHY 461

General Relativity

Illinois State University · UGRD · Fall 2026

1 section

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This course covers Einstein’s general relativistic theory of gravity. Topics will include the principles of special relativity, mechanics in special relativity, gravity as geometry, the mathematical description of curved spacetime, and black holes. Prerequisites: Not for credit if earned credit in PHY 361.

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Class #illinois_4-3666Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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