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Do undergraduates learn general relativity?
You should, however, keep in mind that there is a reason why general relativity is usually taught at either a late undergraduate or even a graduate level at most universities and it is because general relativity is certainly a demanding subject and it will take time and effort to learn it.
Is general relativity math or physics?
Almost all undergraduate general relativity texts published in the 21st century turn the focus decisively away from the math and toward the physics. But even within that common philosophy, the mathematical challenge remains, and it is handled differently in each of the remaining three approaches.
Why is general relativity so important?
General relativity has developed into an essential tool in modern astrophysics. It provides the foundation for the current understanding of black holes, regions of space where the gravitational effect is strong enough that even light cannot escape.
What should I study to become a general relativity physicist?
First general relativity is typically taught at a 4th year undergraduate level or sometimes even a graduate level, obviously this presumes a good undergraduate training in mathematics and physics. Personally, I’m more of the opinion that one should go and learn other physics before tackling general relativity.
What is MIT’s graduate course in general relativity?
8.962 is MIT’s graduate course in general relativity, which covers the basic principles of Einstein’s general theory of relativity, differential geometry, experimental tests of general relativity, black holes, and cosmology. Scott Hughes. 8.962 General Relativity. Spring 2020.
What is so special about the book general relativity?
This book is unique in its kind, because it developes a geometrical, rigorous approach, yet progressive and easy, to General Relativity and its mathematical machinery, assuming the target reader barely knows at the beginning how to do a partial derivate and little less more.
What is the best book to start learning relativity?
It is not as hard as Wald but is rigorous and well explained, and the selection of topics is very interesting. Another quite direct approach to learn relativity from the beginning may be the book “A First Course in General Relativity” from Schutz.