Universität Wien

260023 VO General Theory of Relativity and Cosmology (2023S)

6.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
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Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 07.03. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 09.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 14.03. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 16.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 21.03. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 23.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 28.03. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 30.03. 13:00 - 14:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 18.04. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 20.04. 13:00 - 14:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 25.04. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 27.04. 13:00 - 14:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 02.05. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 04.05. 13:00 - 14:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 09.05. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 11.05. 13:00 - 14:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 16.05. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 23.05. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 25.05. 13:00 - 14:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 01.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 06.06. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 13.06. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 15.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 20.06. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 22.06. 13:00 - 14:30 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien

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Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims: Development of the mathematical apparatus of General Relativity and its application to phenomena in astrophysics and cosmology.Contents: Physical foundations, differential and Riemannian geometry, dynamics of the gravitational field, Schwarzschild solution, gravitational collapse and black holes, relativistic cosmology, linearized theory of gravitation and gravitational waves.Method: Physical reasoning and mathematical deduction.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam if the sanitary situation allows; Oral exam online otherwise.

The PUE is an exam-immanent course and serves to prepare for the module examination. Registration for the PUE is not compulsory, but is recommended. ‘Note: Participation is binding when you register for the PUE.
It is possible to deregister from this course without consequences until 03/26/2021 11:59 PM.
Without exception, all students registered after this deadline can take part in the PUE and are graded according to the PUE assessment criteria.
The grade of the PUE does NOT count towards the grade of the module examination.
The proof of performance required for the module (VO + PUE) is provided by completing the module examination.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance of the course " Introduction to Theory of Relativity" strongly encouraged.

Examination topics

The set of exam questions available at https://gravity.univie.ac.at/studies/relativitaetstheorie-und-kosmologie-ii/

Reading list

Chrusciel, Elements of general relativity
Hughston, Tod: An introduction to general relativity;
Wald: General Relativity;
Hartle: Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity;
d'Inverno: Introducing Einstein's Relativity;

Association in the course directory

M-CORE 7, M-VAF A 1, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

Last modified: We 01.03.2023 18:09