PHY 313 - Relativity

4 credit(s)
An introduction to Einstein’s theory of relativity. This course includes special relativity and general relativity. Topics may include the principle of relativity, space-time effects of the Lorentz transformations, Minkowski diagrams, relativistic energy and momentum, the equivalence principle, the geometry of space-time, and gravity.
Offered: Winter of even-numbered years

Prerequisite(s): PHY 202 or PHY 232W, and MATH 226 each with a minimum C- grade.