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PHY483H1F/1483HF
Relativity Theory I

Official description

Basis of Einstein's theory: differential geometry, tensor analysis, gravitational physics leading to General Relativity. Theory starting from solutions of Schwarzschild, Kerr, etc.

Prerequisite
PHY350H1, PHY354H1
Co-requisite
n.a.
Exclusion
n.a.
Recommended preparation
n.a.
Textbook
                            ['M.P. Hobson, G. Efstathiou, and A.N. Lasenby, General Relativity: An Introduction for Physicists (Cambridge, 2006).']
course title
PHY483H1F/1483HF
session
fall
year of study
4th year
time and location
24L: LEC0101, LEC2001: MR11, all lectures in Room: MP134 12T: TUT0101: F1, Room: MP134
Course URL
https://q.utoronto.ca
instructor
Peet, A.W.
A.W. Peet
416-978-3911
MP1118

Delivery Methods

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