Universität Wien

260059 VO Introduction to Theory of Relativity (2022W)

4.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
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Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 12.10. 11:00 - 12:15 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 14.10. 11:30 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 19.10. 11:00 - 12:15 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 21.10. 11:30 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 28.10. 11:30 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 04.11. 11:30 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 09.11. 11:00 - 12:15 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 11.11. 11:30 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 16.11. 11:00 - 12:15 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 18.11. 11:30 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 23.11. 11:00 - 12:15 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 25.11. 11:30 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 30.11. 11:00 - 12:15 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 02.12. 11:30 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 07.12. 11:00 - 12:15 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 09.12. 11:30 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 14.12. 11:00 - 12:15 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 16.12. 11:30 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 11.01. 11:00 - 12:15 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 13.01. 11:30 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 18.01. 11:00 - 12:15 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Friday 20.01. 11:30 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Lorentz transformations, geometry of Minkowski spacetime, relativistic effects, relativistic kinematics, relativistic field theory, basics of general relativity.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam based on a list of questions available on the web site of the course
https://homepage.univie.ac.at/piotr.chrusciel/teaching/GRVienna/ExamQuestionsGR1.pdf

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Acquiring an understanding of special relativity and of the basic elements of general relativity.

Examination topics

The students should be able to present the topics described on https://homepage.univie.ac.at/piotr.chrusciel/teaching/GRVienna/ExamQuestionsGR1.pdf

Reading list

Special Relativity by N.M.J. Woodhouse
Elements of General Relativity by P.T.Chrusciel

Association in the course directory

WPF 7, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

Last modified: Fr 24.02.2023 00:06