PHYS 205: Classical Mechanics

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 468

Prerequisites: graduate standing in Physics

Description: Tensors, covariant derivative, the Riemann curvature tensor and Einstein’s equation. The Schwartzchild metric and applications to the solar system and black holes. Gravity waves and expanding universe.

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Serves as a prerequisite for

MATH 241 PHYS 208
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