ASTR 469 - Introduction to General Relativity

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University of Arizona

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Description: An introduction to Einstein's theory of General Relativity for seniors or beginning graduate students. Topics include: Review of Special Relativity; Gravity as Geometry; Curved Spacetimes/Geodesics; Introduction to Tensors/Curvature; Solar system Tests of Gravity; Gravitational Lensing; Black Holes; Gravitational Waves; Gravity and Cosmology; Dark Matter/Dark Energy. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 321; PHYS 242 or PHYS 252 or PHYS 262H. Identical to: PHYS 469; PHYS is home department. May be convened with: ASTR 569. Usually offered: Fall.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arizona.edu

Phone Number:

(520) 621-2211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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