PHYS 171General Relativity, Black Holes, and Cosmology
Special relativity is reviewed. Curved space-time, including the metric and geodesics, are illustrated with simple examples. The Einstein equations are solved for cases of high symmetry. Black-hole physics and cosmology are discussed, including recent developments. Also offered as PHYS 226. Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 171 and PHYS 226.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 105, PHYS 110A, and PHYS 110B; and PHYS 116A or MATH 21 and MATH 24.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Engineer 2 194 | W. Altmannshofer | Open 33/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfgang Altmannshofer | 5.0 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 100% | 3 |
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