. "Advanced general relativity"@en . . "6.0" . "Learning objectives\n\nReferring to knowledge\n\nBecome familiar with advanced techniques in general relativity applied to the study of black holes and relativistic cosmology, including inflationary theory and structure formation in the universe. Classical theory in both contexts is discussed in detail and an introduction to quantum aspects is provided. \n\nTeaching blocks\n\n1. Mathematical background\n2. General formalism\n2.1. Lagrangian formulation\n\n2.2. Causal structure and conformal diagrams\n\n3. Classical theory of black holes\n3.1. General analysis and theorems\n\n3.2. Charged and rotating black holes\n\n4. Quantum fields in curved spacetime; Hawking radiation\n5. Black hole thermodynamics; Information paradox\n6. Basic notions in the quantum theory of gravity\n7. Relativistic cosmology; Causal structure of FRW universes\n8. Cosmological perturbation theory\n8.1. Formalism\n\n8.2. Transfer functions\n\n8.3. CMB and matter power spectrum\n\n9. Inflation as the origin of primordial perturbations; Predictions and observations\n \n\n \n\nTeaching methods and general organization\n\n \n\nFace-to-face sessions, in which lecturers present the theoretical aspects of the course. Students solve weekly set exercises individually.\n\n \n\n \n\nOfficial assessment of learning outcomes\n\n \n\nContinuous assessment consists of exercises solved weekly by students.\n\n \n\nExamination-based assessment\n\nStudents are entitled to single assessment only if they are unable to meet the requirements for continuous assessment.\n\nRepeat assessment takes place in September and consists of an examination.\n\n \n\n \n\nReading and study resources\n\nCheck availability in Cercabib\n\nBook\n\nPoisson, Eric, A Relativist’s Toolkit. Cambridge University Press (2009) https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511606601\n\nhttps://cercabib.ub.edu/permalink/34CSUC_UB/18sfiok/alma991004393639706708 Enllaç\n\nWald, Robert M. General relativity. Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 1984 Enllaç\n\n\nCarroll, Sean M. Spacetime and geometry : an introduction to general relativity. New intern. ed. Essex :Pearson, 2014 Enllaç\n\n\nhttps://cercabib.ub.edu/discovery/search?vid=34CSUC_UB:VU1&search_scope=MyInst_and_CI&query=any,contains,b1751678* Enllaç\n\nHawking, S. W. ; Ellis, George Francis Rayner. The large scale structure of space-time. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1973 Enllaç\n\n\nChandrasekhar, S. The Mathematical theory of black holes. New York : Oxford University Press, 1992 Enllaç\n\n\nKolb, Edward W. ; Turner, Michael S. The early universe. Reading : Addison-Wesley, 1990 Enllaç\n\n\nLiddle, Andrew R. ; Lyth, D. H. Cosmological inflation and large-scale structure. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2000 Enllaç\n\n\nMukhanov, V. F. Physical Foundations of Cosmology. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005 Enllaç\n\n\nElectronic text\n\nPoisson, E., An Advanced Course in General Relativity Enllaç\n\n\nHartman, T., Lectures on Quantum Gravity and Black Holes Enllaç\n\n\nTownsend, P. K., Black Hole lectures @ DAMTP Enllaç\n\n\n\nMore information at: http://grad.ub.edu/grad3/plae/AccesInformePDInfes?curs=2023&assig=568435&ens=M0D0B&recurs=pladocent&n2=1&idioma=ENG" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Classical Mechanics"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Master in Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology"@en . . "https://web.ub.edu/en/web/estudis/w/masteruniversitari-m0d0b" . "60"^^ . "Presential"@en . "The master's degree Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology of the University of Barcelona is intended for holders of bachelor's degrees and equivalent undergraduate degrees (particularly in physics), engineers and technical engineers who wish to pursue a specialization in one of the following branches of knowledge: astrophysics and space sciences; atomic, nuclear and particle physics; or gravitation and cosmology. The duration and specific content will depend on each applicant's previous studies.\nThe master's degree seeks to provide students with the training needed to conduct research in one of the fields listed above or in a related field, thanks to the interdisciplinary subjects also included in the program.\n\nThe course focuses on preparing students to begin a doctoral thesis upon completion of their degree, enabling them to pursue an academic career. However, it also provides highly valuable training for a career in the public or private sector, opening up a wide range of employment options.\n\nObjectives\nThe objectives of the master's degree are to provide students with advanced academic training in the fields of astrophysics, space sciences, atomic, nuclear and particle physics, gravitation and cosmology. More specifically, the objectives are:\n\n\n\nto study the content of a carefully selected set of subjects;\n\nto acquire the work methodology needed for conducting research and completing a doctoral thesis in the above fields through the completion of one or more research projects during the program;\n\nto acquire the skills needed to give scientific presentations;\n\nto acquire the competences, skills and abilities required to join a research group and complete doctoral studies or eventually join companies that pursue developments related to research in the mentioned fields.\n\nCompetences\nThe generic competences obtained by students will be instrumental (such as the capacity for analysis and synthesis, a working knowledge of English, knowledge of software tools and decision-making skills), interpersonal (such as critical reasoning, teamwork and creativity), and systemic (such as the capacity for independent learning and the capacity to adapt to new situations).\n\nThe specific competences obtained by students will be the capacity to understand a physical system in terms of the relevant scales of energy, the capacity to identify observable magnitudes and the capacity to test predictions from theoretical models with experimental and observational data.\n\nAnother potential specific competence is the capacity to develop and apply new technologies."@en . . . "1"@en . "FALSE" . . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "1660.20" . "Euro"@en . "4920" . "None" . "Obtaining the Master's Degree in Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology is the first step towards undertaking a doctoral thesis in one of the research lines in the general fields of Astronomy and Astrophysics (astrophysics and space sciences) or Particle Physics and Gravitation (atomic, nuclear and particle physics, gravitation and cosmology). Some of the more applied syllabus content may also open professional doors to work in companies in the aerospace, energy, financial and communications sectors, among others, as these require specialists in the fields of space science, data processing and analysis, process simulation and advanced computation, etc."@en . "2"^^ . "TRUE" . "Upstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .