PHYSICS 535
General Relativity
This course is a thorough introduction to the theory of general relativity, covering both its mathematical underpinnings and its implications for gravitational physics. Topics include: tensor analysis, curved manifolds and differential geometry, the Einstein field equations, gravitational radiation, black holes, experimental tests of general relativity and standard cosmological models.
Topics
- tensor analysis
- curved manifolds and differential geometry
- the Einstein field equations
- gravitational radiation
- black holes
- experimental tests of general relativity and standard cosmological models
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Graduate. (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) PHYSICS 390 and 401. (3). May not be repeated for credit.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027