James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2006

MA5621 - General Relativity

Credit points: 03
Year: 2006
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
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Differential geometry, tensors, covariant derivative, Riemann tensor, geodesics, Lie derivative; equivalence principle, energy-momentum tensor, Einstein equations, Killing vectors; solutions of Einstein equations, black holes, relativistic cosmology, particle physics and the very early universe.

Prerequisites:MA2100

Availabilities

, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect: Dr Graeme Sneddon.

, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect: Dr Graeme Sneddon.

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