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PHYS 330. Relativity

4.00
Crosslisted with ASTR 330  

The basic mathematical descriptions of both Einstein’s special and general theories of relativity are introduced through specific physical cases and calculus-based lectures. Special relativity is explored through its physical consequences on a variety of phenomena. General relativity is studied by considering the effects of gravity on space-time curvature on astrophysical objects. Simple numerical experiements in both special and general relativity will be conducted as class projects.  Prerequisite: PHYS 260  and MATH 237 , or permission of instructor.