F7120 General theory of relativity

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2003
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Jan Horský, DrSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Michal Lenc, Ph.D.
Department of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Jan Horský, DrSc.
Prerequisites
Theoretical Mechanics Theory of Electromagnetic Field and Special Relativity Basic University Course of Higher Mathematics
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
l.Principle of Equivalence.
2.Riemannian Manifolds.
3.Einsteins Equations.
4.Petrov classification.
5.Examples of exact solutions.
6.Motion of test particles,equations of motion.
7.Gravitational vawes.
8.Black Holes.
9.Experimental verification.
Literature
  • Wald, R.M. General Relativity. Chicago University. Chicago 1984
  • Misner, Ch.W.-Thorne, K.S.-Wheeler, J.A. Gravitation. Freeman. San Francisco 1973
  • D'INVERNO, Ray. Introducing Einstein's relativity. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1992, xi, 383. ISBN 0198596863. info
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2004.
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