PHYS8770 · Physics

Special and General Relativity

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Jan Engelbrecht

Professor, Physics Department

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Instructor: 5.0
Course: 4.5

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Jan Engelbrecht

Professor, Physics Department

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Instructor: 5.0
Course: 4.5

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This course explores the geometric nature of fundamental classical physics. We aim to strike a balance between physical observations and mathematical sophistication. Topics covered will include how the spacetime coordinates of Special Relativity reveal that electromagnetic fields are not vectors but rather components of a 2-form. In General Relativity we cover the non-uniqueness of solutions to Einsteins vacuum field equations, which include amongst others the Schwarzchild and Kerr metrics whose geodesics generalize Newtonian gravitational orbits. We also cover non-vacuum solutions such as FLRW metrics of the co-moving coordinates of big-bang cosmology and their relationships with astronomical observations.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.50 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 5.00 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 5.00 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.50 / 5

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Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2024	1	4.5	5.0