 Aims
A detailed description of general relativity, including the mathematical tools needed. Introduction to Einstein and Lemaitre's cosmology.
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.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Prerequisites: theory of restricted relativity
Other credits in programs
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FSA13BA
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Troisième année de bachelier en sciences de l'ingénieur, orientation ingénieur civil
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(5 credits)
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MAP22
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Deuxième année du programme conduisant au grade d'ingénieur civil en mathématiques appliquées
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(5 credits)
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PHYS13BA
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Troisième année de bachelier en sciences physiques
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(5 credits)
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Mandatory
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