PHYS 515

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

General Relativity I

Credit: 4 hours.

Systematic introduction to Einstein's theory, with emphasis on modern coordinate-free methods of computation. Review of special relativity, modern differential geometry, foundations of general relativity, laws of physics in the presence of a gravitational field, linearized theory, and experimental tests of gravitation theories.

Same as ASTR 515. Prerequisite: PHYS 436.

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PHYS 515 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			34931	Lecture	A	1:00PM -2:20PM	TR	222 Loomis Laboratory	Noronha, J	Availability: CrossListOpen (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign. Restricted to students in the Physics department.