Relativity and Black Holes

by Dr. Bob Gardner
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Institute of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
East Tennessee State University

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.

  1. Introduction
  2. Sunset
  3. Opening Slides
  4. Classical Mechanics
  5. Special Relativity
  6. Spacetime and the Interval
  7. Curvature and Geometry
  8. General Relativity
  9. Consequences of General Relativity
  10. Black Holes
  11. More Black Hole Theory
  12. Astronomical Evidence for Black Holes
  13. Super-Massive Black Holes, AGNs and Quasars
  14. Conclusion
  15. References and Closing Slides


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