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- Solve the Friedmann equations for FRW cosmologies and interpret the resulting evolution(s) of diffferent universe(s).
- Learn the Kerr solution
- Learn how to make Penrose-Carter diagrams.
- Solve the geodesic equations in Kerr spacetime.
- Understand how gravitational waves are generated and detected.
- FRW solution
- Kerr metric
- Kerr geodesics
- Gravitational wave solution to the field equation
- Sources of gravitational waves
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
| Lectures | 30 |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Total | 114 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): Six assignments each lasting 2 to 3 weeks, each worth 7.5% for a total of 45% | Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 | Other | No | 45 |
No |
| Exam (In-person): Midterm exam before the spring break | Week 6, Week 7 | Other | No | 15 |
No |
| Exam (In-person): Final exam | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Other | No | 40 |
No |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
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