Course Catalog (as of Mar 2001)
Physics
Next (PHYCS426)
| Previous (PHYCS421)
| Course Catalog Index
| Disclaimer
PHYCS 425. General Relativity
Same as ASTR 425 and MATH 464.
Systematic introduction to Einstein's theory, with emphasis on modern coordinate-free methods of computation.
Topics include: review of special relativity, modern differential geometry, foundations of general relativity, laws of physics in the presence of a gravitational field, linearized theory, experimental tests of gravitation theories.
Prerequisite: PHYCS 326 and PHYCS 336, or consent of instructor.
4 hours or 1 unit.
(Offered in alternate Fall semesters.
).