This course explores the concept of black holes as powerful entities in the universe. By the end of the course, learners will understand the theory of gravity, Einstein's equations, and the existence and range of black holes. The course covers topics such as gravitational lensing, binary systems, X-ray satellites, and the Monster of the Milky Way. Students will learn about accretion, magnetic fields, and their relevance to black holes. The teaching method involves lectures and analogies. This course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, astrophysics, or space science.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Title
The Universe
The Theory of Gravity
Isaac Newton
Escape Velocity
Albert Einstein
Einsteins Equations
Gravitational Lens
Black Holes
Black Holes Exist
Range of Black Holes
The Milky Way
Radio
Xrays
Binary systems
Xray satellites
Monster of the Milky Way
Keck Telescope
Adaptive Optics
Summary
accretion
magnetic fields
analogy
Taught by
College of Science and Engineering
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I thought it was a very good presentation about how our universe works and about how black holes though they were thought of as not real actually have a defined feature in our universe in the creation of our universe
