Astr/Phys 469/569; Fall 2008
Tuesday - Thursday 11:00-12:15; FCS 225

Introduction to General Relativity

In this course, we will introduce the foundations of general relativity as a theory of gravity. We will discuss its modern experimental tests, and then study extensively its applications to many planetary and astrophysical settings, from GPS technology to black holes, gravitational lensing, and the early universe.

General relativity is rich in formalism and advanced mathematics, but we will concentrate on the physical ideas behind the theory and its applications. The only prerequisite for this class will be a good understanding of classical mechanics.

The recommended text for the course is:
   Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity
   by J. Hartle; (Addison-Wesley & Benjamin Cummings)
Note the companion web site http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~gravitybook that contains errata and supplementary material.

The class meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00am, at FCS 225.

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Instructor: Dimitrios Psaltis
Office: Steward Observatory N328, 626-8846
email: dpsaltis@physics.arizona.edu
Office hours: Wednesday 11-12; Thursday 1-2

TA: Alan Cooney
Office: PAS 461
email: acooney@physics.arizona.edu
Office hours: Tuesday 3pm, Thursday 10am

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