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PHYS 330. Relativity

Cross listed with: ASTR 330  
Credits 4.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 013852

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 experiments in both special and general relativity will be conducted as class projects. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 260  and MATH 237 , or permission of instructor.