This show presents a technical introduction to Einstein's theories of
special and general relativity, as well as a survey of black holes. Much
of this information is covered in the ETSU math class
Differential
Geometry.
- Introduction
- Sunset
- Opening Slides
- Classical Mechanics
- Special Relativity
- Spacetime and the Interval
- Curvature and Geometry
- General Relativity
- Consequences of General Relativity
- Black Holes
- More Black Hole Theory
- Astronomical Evidence for Black Holes
- Super-Massive Black Holes, AGNs and Quasars
- Conclusion
- References and Closing Slides
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