PHYS 131 - Gravitation and Relativity

An introduction to Einstein's general relativity, the spacetime of special relativity, the principle of equivalence, gravity as geometry, the description of spacetime geometry, the spacetime of a relativistic star, solar system test of general relativity, gravitational collapse, black holes, cosmology.

Prerequisites: Physics 105A-B or Physics 103-104 with a minimum grade of C- in each.

PHYS 131

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Gravitation and Relativity

Anthony Zee 2.5

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