The Geometry of the Universe

1 credits · Undergraduate

The mathematics and physics of the geometry of spacetime is explored. Linear algebra is developed for understanding translations and rotations in flat space. This is extended to spacetime to understand relativity. This is extended furthermore to curved space and curved spacetime. The large scale structure of the universe can then to be discussed with topics including Einstein's theory of gravity, the expanding universe and the big bang, dark energy, inflation and the multiverse. Black holes and time travel will also be analyzed.