Einstein’s Universe

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Einstein’s Universe
Leerdoelen	At the end of this module the student has a conceptual understanding of the special and general theory of relativity. S/he understands the implications of relativity and can extrapolate these to other phenomena.
Omschrijving	This module introduces Einstein’s theory of relativity and its implications. The theory of relativity has profoundly changed the way we think about the world around us, it has created new possibilities, as well as raised new questions. In a conceptual manner the student encounters the constant speed of light, four-dimensional space-time, and the equivalence of energy and mass. Next we extend the principles of relativity to gravity, which results in the general theory of relativity with its fascinating implications, such as time travel, black holes, and gravitational waves. Topics: 1. What is relativity? 2. Space and time 3. The twin paradox 4. Energy and mass 5. How does GPS work? 6. Is time travel possible? 7. What are black holes? 8. What are gravitational waves?
Uren per week
Toetsvorm	Opdracht (AST), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE) (Homework exercises (20% of total grade if written exam grade is lower than homework grade), Written exam (WE))
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	prof. dr. D. Roest
Docent(en)	prof. dr. D. Roest
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Simply Einstein: relativity demystified; W. W. Norton & Company; New Ed edition (20 Jan. 2004) Richard Wolfson 978-0393325072 ca. €  15,00
Entreevoorwaarden	The course is one in a series of three courses that form the university minor “Einstein's Physics: Space-time and Parallel Worlds”. It aims at 3rd year university bachelor students from all faculties. Astronomy and (applied) physics students are not allowed to follow this minor. This course assumes no prior knowledge except basic algebra and trigonometry.
Opmerkingen	This course was registered last year with course code WBPH17007
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Courses for Exchange Students: Astronomy - Physics - Energy & Environment - semester I a Minor Einstein's Physics: Space-time and Parallel Worlds - semester I a verplicht