Astronomy 748 - Cosmlgy&Gnrl Reltvty

Spring
2017
01
3.00
Neal Katz
TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM; M W 1:25PM 2:40PM
UMass Amherst
21174
Observational cosmology and cosmological principles. Background radiation and Olbers' paradox. Newtonian cosmology. General relativity, gravitational waves, relativistic cosmology, and gravitational collapse. Theories of the universe and origin of celestial structure.
Open to Graduate students only.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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