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Advanced Topics in General Relativity and Gravitational Waves (University of Zurich)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Philippe Jetzer
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Abstract

The aim of this lecture is to discuss some advanced topics in general relativity, which are useful to understand the present research activities in the field. A list of possible topics is given below. A basic knowledge of general relativity is required (ideally having followed the lecture on General Relativity). The course is particularly suited for master and PhD students.

Objective

Is to be able to read and understand the original literature and the presently published papers in the field of the discussed advanced topics. This might be also useful in view of doing afterwards a master thesis in the field of general relativity.

Content

Possible content: - General relativistic stellar structure equations (Neutron stars) - Tetrad formalism - Spinors in GR - Klein-Gordon & Dirac eqs. in GR - Thermodynamics of black holes and Hawking radiation - Topics in gravitational waves: GW generation by PN sources, GW from elliptic, hyperbolic binaries - Tests of the equivalence principle

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Advanced Topics in General Relativity and Gravitational Waves (University of Zurich)
**Course at University of Zurich**
  • By Appointment None-None
2 h weekly
exercise Advanced Topics in General Relativity and Gravitational Waves (University of Zurich)
**Course at University of Zurich**
No time listed 1 h weekly

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