Einstein's Black Holes and Time Warps
Fall 2007
Physics 98/198
2 Unit(s)
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About the Course:
No prerequisites are necessary; this course is open to both the layman and the physicist. The depth of the course will depend primarily on interest and ability of the class.
We will be exploring the equations of special and general relativity and placing them inside a comprehensive physical framework. We will study how the equations apply to astrophysics (black holes?), cosmology (dark energy/accelerating universe?), particle physics (atom bombs?), and other branches of physics. We will also be looking at the broader cultural context and the history of both Einstein and his science.
There will be (light) weekly problem sets and readings with a final paper on either an advanced topic or a sociocultural analysis.
Please email either facilitator upon signing up for the course with your prior mathematics/physics courses (if any) and any preferences for material you would like to see emphasized.
How to Enroll:
The CCNs are available. Lower division students sign up for Physics 98 and upper division students sign up for Physics 198. There will be 15 slots available for each.Course Contact: eshaghoulian AT berkeley.edu joshsamani AT gmail.com
Faculty Sponsor: Lawrence Hall
Time & Location:
| Section | Facilitators | Size | Location | Time | Starts | Status | CCNs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [?] Edgar Shaghoulian | 30 | 385 LeConte | Tu 6-7:30 | 9/11 | full | 69533 (lower) 69731 (upper) |
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