Relativity and Astrophysics

What you'll learn

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  • Explain the meaning and significance of the postulates of special and general relativity.
  • Discuss significant experimental tests of both special and general relativity.
  • Analyze paradoxes in special relativity.
  • Apply appropriate tools for problem solving in special relativity.
  • Describe astrophysical situations where the consequences of relativity qualitatively impact predictions and/or observations.
  • Describe daily situations where relativity makes a difference.

Offered By:  CornellX

Course Duration:  4 Weeks