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PHY 260
Introduction to General Relativity
An introduction to general relativity. Differential geometry and curved spacetime; the Einstein field equations; gravitational fields of stars and black holes; weak fields and gravitational radiation; experimental tests; Big Bang cosmology.
Units: 3.0
Hours: Lecture—3 hour(s).
Prerequisites:
PHY 200B - Theory of Mechnics and Electromagnetics
and
PHY 200A - Theory of Mechanics and Electromagnetics