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General Relativity [ LPHY1323 ]


5.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h + 15.0 h   2q 

Teacher(s) Gérard Jean-Marc ;
Language French
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
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.
Aims A detailed description of general relativity, including the mathematical tools needed. Introduction to Einstein and Lemaitre's cosmology.
Other information Prerequisites: theory of restricted relativity
Cycle et année
d'étude
> Bachelor in Physics
> Master [120] in Physical Engineering
Faculty or entity
in charge
> PHYS


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