Introduction to theory of Relativity

Vahid Karimipour

Sharif University of Technology

Description and Prerequisites


This is an introductory course in which we mainly cover special theory of relativity (Kinematics and Dynamics) but will also introduce the basic concepts of generatl relativy (Curved Spacetime, Einstein Equation of Gravitation, Schwartzchild Solutions and black holes). For those who want to learn General Relativity at an advanced level, I recommend the graduate courses on the subject which are thaught in our department.

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Class Schedule and TA's.

The class holds on each Sunday and Tuesday from 5:00 pm till 6:30 pm. The lectures start on Tuesday 23th of Bahman 1400. This is the link of the class. It is advised that you use Google Chrome. The TA is

  • Koorosh Sadri (mr.k.sadri@gmail.com)

and the recitations are hold here on the following times:

     

Name of the TA Weekly Schedule
Koorosh Sadri Thursday, 4:00 pm
Omid Zarif Wednesday, 4:00 pm
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Grading Systems

There are two midterm and one final exam with the following scores. Your final grade is determined according to the following table:

Score from 20 Date
Midterm Exam 1 6 18-1-1401
Midterm Exam 2 6 22-2-1401
Final Exam 8 To be announced
Class Activity (extra point) 2 --

By class activity I mean active participations in class discussions, i.e. asking good questions and giving correct answers.