 | Study programme 2022-2023 | Français | |
| Advanced topics in Gravitation | |||
Learning Activity |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
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| S-PHYS-047 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
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| Anglais | Anglais, Français | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 |
Content of Learning Activity
Coordinate and non-coordinate bases of tangent space. Cartan's formulation of general relativity. The Reissner-Nordstrom solution of Einstein's equations describing a charged black hole. Kerr's solution of Einstein's equations describing a rotating black hole. General properties of black holes.
Required Learning Resources/Tools
P. K. Townsend, `"Black holes: Lecture notes'', arXiv:gr-qc/9707012 [gr-qc].
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
M. Nakahara, "Geometry, Topology and Physics", CRC Press (2003).
Mode of delivery
- Face-to-face
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours magistraux
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)