Relativity and Cosmology II (T) - GR II
| Course | Relativity and Cosmology II (T) |
|---|---|
| Course No. | GR II |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture with exercises | English | 4+2 | 8 | ST |
Preparation: Training in theoretical physics at the B.Sc. level
Form of Testing and Examination: Written or oral examination
Length of Course: 1 semester
Aims of the Course: Application of Einstein’s theory of general relativity to black holes and cosmology
Contents of the Course:
Black holes
Introduction to cosmology
The early Universe
Recommended Literature:
V. Mukhanov, Physical Foundations of Cosmology
T. Padmanabhan, Gravitation: Foundation and Frontiers
J. B. Hartle, Gravity: An introduction to Einstein’s general relativity