PHY 260
— Introduction to General Relativity
An introduction to general relativity. Differential geometry and curved spacetime; the Einstein field equations; gravitational fields of stars and black holes; weak fields and gravitational radiation; experimental tests; Big Bang cosmology.
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: An introduction to general relativity. Differential geometry and curved spacetime; the Einstein field equations; gravitational fields of stars and black holes; weak fields and gravitational radiation; experimental tests; Big Bang cosmology. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027