87961 - General Relativity 2

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student will acquire advanced notions about black hole solutions and Penrose diagrams, gravitational waves and their polarization and elicity properties. He/she will also master some of their physical applications.

Course contents

Einstein field equations

Black holes

Schwarzschild solutions and its extensions

Killing vectors

Penrose diagrams

Reissner-Nordstrom solution

Kerr solution

de Sitter space

Readings/Bibliography

E.Poisson : A relativist's toolkit, Cambridge University Press, 2004

R. D'Inverno : Introducing Einstein Relativity, Oxford University Press, 1992

Teaching methods

Lectures

Assessment methods

Oral examination

Elementary knowledge of the program 18/30 - 23/30

Basic knowledge 24-26

Good knowledge 27-30

 

Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) or temporary/permanent disabilities are advised to contact the University Office responsible in a timely manner (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ). The office will be responsible for proposing any necessary accommodations to the students concerned. These accommodations must be submitted to the instructor for approval at least 15 days in advance, and will be evaluated in light of the learning objectives of the course

 

Teaching tools

Bibliographical references

Office hours

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