PHYS 226General Relativity
Develops the formalism of Einstein's general relativity, including solar system tests, gravitational waves, cosmology, and black holes. Also offered as PHYS 171. Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 226 and PHYS 171.
Prerequisites
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.
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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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