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Jul 07, 2025
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PHYS 4240 - General Relativity
Introduction to the physics of gravitation and spacetime. Special relativity, tensor calculus, and relativistic electrodynamics. General relativity with selected applications of Einstein’s field equations (gravitational time dilation; gravitational lensing; frame dragging; gravitational radiation). The physics of nonrotating and rotating black holes. Relativistic models for the large-scale structure of the Universe. Observational constraints on the cosmological parameters. Big Bang nucleosynthesis, the Cosmic Background Radiation. A culminating experience project is required. (Meets with ASTR 4240 ).
Prerequisite: PHYS 4330 and MATH 4600
When Offered: SPRING TERM ANNUALLY
Cross Listed: ASTR 4240 . Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 4240 and ASTR 4240 .
Graded: GRADED
Credit Hours: 4
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