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| SPAT0012-2 | General relativity I, Part : Introduction
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| Duration : | 20h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st year | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd year | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st year | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, didactic approach, 2nd year | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 1st year | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences, specialized approach, 2nd year | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Master in Physical Sciences | | First semester | | 3 |
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| Lecturer : | Yves De Rop |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Non technical course describing the main ideas and concepts of Einstein's theory of gravitation. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| - Special relativity
- Rindler metric
- Equivalence principle between inertia and gravitation
- Rotating frames
- Intrinsic curvature of surfaces
- Introduction to non euclidean geometries. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic notions in theoretical physics. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| None. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lecture notes are available. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral exam in january (one question). |
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Training(s) :
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| None. |
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Organizational remarks :
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| None. |
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Contacts :
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| Yves De Rop
Département d'astrophysique, de géophysique et d'océanographie
Allée du 6 août, 17
Bâtiment B5c, bureau -1/2
4000 - Liège
Y.DeRop@ulg.ac.be |
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