Spacetime and Gravity

Module code: SPA6308

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM1

Contact: Dr Ricardo Monteiro

"This course presents the essential concepts of both special and general relativity. The emphasis is on the physical understanding of the theory and the mathematical development is kept simple, although more detailed treatments are included for those who wish to follow them; space-time diagrams being are used extensively. The course includes discussion of the big bang and black holes."

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 80.0% Examination, 20.0% Coursework
Level: 6