PHYS 6553

PHYS 6553

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

A comprehensive introduction to Einstein's theory of relativistic gravity. This course focuses on the formal structure of the theory.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: knowledge of special relativity and methods of dynamics at level of Classical Mechanics by Goldstein.

Comments Undergraduate students must take class for letter grade. Offered in even-numbered years only.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 6509

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18999 PHYS 6553   LEC 001

    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Hartman, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    If this class is full, refer to https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide for guidance. Undergrads must take this course for a letter grade.