Relativity II

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An introduction to the theory of General Relativity. Topics include curved spaces; general relativistic postulates; stationary and static space times; geodesics and the Riemann tensor; vacuum and full field equations; black holes; gravity waves. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 30400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. understand stationary and static spacetimes, along with their symmetries 2. solve the vacuum and sourced field equations 3. describe black holes and their physical solutions 4. manipulate tensors associated with general relativity View Class Schedule