Relativistic Astrophysics
Course name: Relativistic Astrophysics (phys 622)
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 (texts):
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)
Comments from expected learners: Please use your private AMU e-mail address.
Please write me a comments about the following issues I need to know something before starting giving a lecture on line.
1. How can you pursue your lesson online? Using E-learning or other app? Resources?
2. Do You have an access to follow the learning process online at specified time?
3. Are you ready to follow your lesson in parallel of your fighting with COVID-19?
4. Others comments
- Teacher: Atakalti Belay