S383 The Relativistic Universe - Open University *CLASSIC* + Audio/Video Media

Description: S383 The Relativistic Universean Open University Level 3 Module S383 Open University S383 The Relativistic Universe Books + Video/Audio Media Playable on iMac / PC / iPhone / iPad / Android Part 1, Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology, is based around a book which allows you to develop an understanding of special and general relativity and apply this knowledge to the structure and evolution of the Universe as a whole. You will learn how a metric is used to describe mathematically a space-time (including unrealistic two- and three-dimensional models, as well as possibly more realistic four-dimensional space-times). You will then develop an understanding of Einstein’s theory of general relativity as a metric theory of gravity, including the role of the Einstein field equations, some examples of specific solutions and the current status of a range of ‘tests’ of general relativity. Finally you will learn about the existence, nature and implications of cosmological solutions to the Einstein field equations subject to the assumption of large-scale homogeneity and isotropy (including the effect of a cosmological constant/uniform dark energy density). Part 2, Observational Cosmology, is based around a book which allows you to learn about the various observational techniques and measurements that provide a picture of the structure and evolution of the Universe on the largest scales. You will acquire knowledge and understanding of statistical cosmological techniques as well as current relativistic cosmological models and the observational evidence for them. You will learn about the bulk properties of local and distant galaxies and the physical inferences that can be made from them.Part 3, Extreme Environment Astrophysics, is based around a book which focuses on the role of accretion in the presence of strong gravitational fields and the physics of relativistic objects, including white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes. You will learn the physics of the main high-energy phenomena arising in compact and accreting systems as well as the main physical processes occurring in, and parameters of, accreting systems at small and large scales. You will study the astrophysics of interacting binary stars, active galaxies, accretion discs, their outbursts and outflows, and gamma-ray bursts, and will also discover the methods used in the measurement and characterisation of accretion flow properties. Your study of this part will allow you to develop basic concepts of hydrodynamics, thermodynamics and plasma physics. ***** BRAND NEW Complete Book Set *** PLUS EXAM PAPER PLUS REVISION MATERIALS *** PLUS GLOSSARY *** PLUS EQUATIONS BOOKLET*** PLUS SAMPLE CMA/TMA*** PLUS EXAM PAPERS*** STUDY GUIDE*** SAMPLE ADDITIONAL EXERCISES *** VIDEOS in mp4 format easily viewable on any PC / iMac / iOS / Android ; Physical Media NOT Available; Pictures are only for illustrative purposes.

Price: 120 GBP

Location: Hornchurch

End Time: 2025-01-21T09:38:48.000Z

Shipping Cost: 59.31 GBP