PHYS 3560 - Introduction to Relativity 3 s.h.

Galilean transformation; the postulates of the Special Theory of Relativity (STR); Space-Time, Space-Time Diagrams, Simultaneity, Lorenz transformation; Four-Vectors and an introduction to tensors; STR as applied to mechanics, electricity and magnetism. Introduction to the General Theory of Relativity and Cosmology including “Black Holes.” Pass/Fail Option.
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2050 completed or concurrent; MATH 2250 completed or concurrent.