Relativity and Cosmology I (T) - GR I
| Course | Relativity and Cosmology I (T) |
|---|---|
| Course No. | GR I |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture with exercises | English | 4+2 | 8 | WT |
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: Introduction into Einstein’s theory of general relativity and its major applications
Contents of the Course:
Gravity as a manifestation of geometry
Introduction to differential geometry
Einstein field equations
The Schwarzschild solution
Experimental tests
Gravitational waves
Recommended Literature:
T. Padmanabhan, Gravitation: Foundation and Frontiers
J. B. Hartle, Gravity: An introduction to Einstein’s general relativity