Astrophysics (Physics)
Course Name: Relativistic Astrophysics (Phys)
Course content:
1. Covariant physics
2. The principle of equivalence
3. Tensor analysis, Effects of gravitation
4. Einstein’s field equations
5. Classical tests of Einstein’s theory
6. Post-Newtonian celestial mechanics
7. Gravitational radiation.
References:
1. Steven Weinberg, Gravitation and Cosmology, John Wiley and Sons, 1995
2. C. W. Misner, K.S.Thorne and J. A.Wheeler, Gravitation, Freeman and Company,
1973.
Evaluation Methods:
1. Assignment I , Individual assignment (20%)
2. Assignment II Group assignment (20)
3. Test-I and Test-II (30%)
4. Final Exam (30%)
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1. How can you pursue your lesson, lecture online? Using E-learning? or other app?
2.
Do You have an access to follow the learning process online at specified period of time?
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- Teacher: Atakalti Belay