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TGR (Theory of General Relativity)
Description
This course provides an introduction to the dynamical aspects of the space-time geometryin the form of gravitational waves, and of the properties of the gravitationally collapsed objects (black holes).
Topics include:
Linearized Einstein equations
Quadrupole radiation
Detection of gravitational waves
Some exact wave solutions like pp-waves
Schwarzschild and Kerr geometry
Geodesics and conservation laws
Gravitational collapse
Course objectives
A basic understanding of black holes and gravitational waves including the ability to do computations of the most important effects, within the framework of general relativity.
Timetable
Mode of instruction
Lectures based on lecture notes with exercises for self study.
Assessment method
Two-part examination, on the topics of gravitational waves and black holes separately.
Blackboard
To have access to Blackboard you need a ULCN-account.Blackboard UL
Reading list
S. Carroll Spacetime and geometry. An introduction to
General Relativity, Addison Wesley (2004)
James B Hartle Gravity – An introduction to Einstein’s General
Relativity, Addison Wesley (2003)
Contact
Contactgegevens Docent:Prof.dr.Jan Willem van Holten