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Instructor:
  • Prof. Scott Hughes
Course Number:
  • 8.962
Departments:
  • Physics
As Taught In: Spring 2020
Level: Graduate

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  • Science
    Physics
    Relativity

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8.962 S2020 Problem Set 1

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8.962 S2020 Lecture Guide


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Lecture 1: Introduction and The Geometric Viewpoint on Physics

Lecture 10: Spacetime Curvature

Lecture 11: More on Spacetime Curvature

Lecture 12: The Einstein Field Equation

Lecture 13: The Einstein Field Equation (Variant Derivation)

Lecture 14: Linearized Gravity I: Principles and Static Limit

Lecture 15: Linearized Gravity II: Dynamic Sources

Lecture 16: Gravitational Radiation I

Lecture 17: Gravitational Radiation II

Lecture 18: Cosmology I

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Course Info

Instructor:
  • Prof. Scott Hughes
Course Number:
  • 8.962
Departments:
  • Physics
As Taught In: Spring 2020
Level: Graduate

Topics

  • Science
    Physics
    Relativity

Learning Resource Types

theaters Lecture Videos
assignment Problem Sets
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