General Relativity [ LPHY1323 ]
5.0 crédits ECTS
30.0 h + 15.0 h
2q
| Teacher(s) |
Gérard Jean-Marc ;
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| Language |
French
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Main themes |
1. Introduction : from Newton's theory of gravitation to Einstein's equivalence principle.
2. Mathematical tools : differential geometry; tensors
3. Tests of general relativity around a massive spherical object : gravitational redshift and time dilatation; precession of Mercury perihelion; light deflection; radar echo; black holes; gravitational waves.
4. Cosmology : from Einstein's static universe to Lemaitre's expanding universe.
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| Aims |
A detailed description of general relativity, including the mathematical tools needed. Introduction to Einstein and Lemaitre's cosmology.
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| Other information |
Prerequisites: theory of restricted relativity
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Bachelor in Physics
> Master [120] in Physical Engineering
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> PHYS
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