Relativity Theory and Black Holes

Undergraduate

Review of Special Relativity and Minkowski space-time. Introduction to General Relativity theory; the space-time metric, geodesics, light cones, horizons, asymptotic flatness; energy-momentum of particles and light rays. Curvature and field equations. Static black holes (Schwarzschild metric), properties of light rays and particle orbits. Rotating black holes (Kerr metric). Course Format: Lectures, 3 hours per week; lab/tutorial, 1 hour per week. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2P03, MATH 2P08, MATH 3P06, PHYS 2P20 and PHYS 2P50 or permission of the instructor Cross-Listing(s): PHYS 4P94 Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.