Relativistic theory of gravity
Course: Physics
Structural unit: Faculty of Physics
Title
Relativistic theory of gravity
Code
ВК 1
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
5 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
Know the basic elements of tensor analysis.
Know Einstein's equations and methods for solving them.
Know the methods of experimental verification of the general theory of relativity and the basic properties of the Schwarzschild solution and the standard cosmological model.
Be able to calculate the components of the Riemann curvature tensor.
Be able to perform the transformation of tensor quantities between different coordinate systems.
Be able to find solutions to geodetic equations and Einstein's equations.
Present the results of independent work in writing or orally
Process information from various sources, organize it and apply it in practical tasks
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know the basic principles of tensor analysis; properties of Einstein's equations and methods of their solution; methods of experimental verification of the general theory of relativity and the main properties of the Schwarzschild solution and the standard cosmological model.
2. Be able to calculate the components of the Riemann curvature tensor, perform the transformation of tensor quantities between different coordinate systems; find solutions to geodetic equations and Einstein's equations.
3. Have basic skills in constructing and solving relativistic Einstein equations for the gravitational field.
Course content
Мodule 1 Fundamentals of Riemannian geometry
1 Fundamentals of tensor analysis
2 Covariant derivative and Riemann curvature tensor
3 Einstein's equation
Мodule 2 Solutions of Einstein's equations and elements of cosmology
4 Schwarzschild metric
5 Gravitational waves
6 Properties of cosmological solutions
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Основна: (Базова)
1. Y. Shtanov, “Notes on General Relativity”, http://shtanov.pp.ua/gravity/GR-notes.pdf
2. S. Carrol, “Spacetime and Geometry, An Introduction to General Relativity”, The University of Chikago Press, Chikago, 2003.
3. R. M. Wald, “General Relativity”, The University of Chikago Press, Chikago, 1984.
4. В. I. Жданов, Вступ до теорiї вiдносностi, ВПЦ “Київський унiверситет” (2008).
Додаткова:
1. M. Blau, “Lecture notes on General Relativity”, http://www.blau.itp.unibe.ch/Lecturenotes.html
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures
Practical
Advice
Individual work
Assessment methods and criteria
Homeworks
Exam work
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
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