Generation and Detection of Gravitational Waves
Module PH2128
Basic Information
PH2128 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 40 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2128 is Ewald Müller.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Theory of General Relativity (GR): tensor calculus, basics of GR; motion of test particles; linearized field equations; gravitational waves
Astrophysical sources: binary systems; merging neutronen stars and black holes; core-collapse supernovae
Gravitational wave detectors: interferometric detectors; resonant bar detectors
Learning Outcome
After successful participation in this module the student is able to: 1. to comprehend and explain the basic principles of and the formalism used in General Relativity; 2. to understand the working principles of gravitational wave detectors; 3. to name and explain the most important astrophysical sources of gravitational waves;
Preconditions
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Generation and Detection of Gravitational Waves | Müller, E. |
singular or moved dates |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Media
Literature
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.