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General Theory of Relativity
PHYSICS 210

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Description

An introduction to general relativity: the principle of equivalence, Riemannian geometry, Einstein's field equation, the Schwarzschild solution, the Newtonian limit, experimental tests, black holes.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
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Department Physics
Course Component Lecture
Subject Physics
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level Primarily for Graduate Students