ASTRO 1106

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ASTRO 1106
Relativity, Cosmology, and Black Holes

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Explanation of Einstein's theory of special relativity, which brought about a fundamental change in our conceptual understanding of space and time. The consequences of the theory-including mass-energy equivalence, nuclear fission and fusion, and thermonuclear process in stars and why we can't travel faster than light-and how it all makes sense. Cosmology, studying the evolution and future of the universe and general relativity. The death of stars: white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes.

When Offered Summer.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: high school algebra and trigonometry.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1097 ASTRO 1106   LEC 001

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  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=458