Source: Yale University, Open Yale Courses
Four post-Newtonian gravitational effects are introduced. The first of these is the Perihelion Precession, which occurs when the major axis of a planet's elliptical orbit precesses within its orbital plane, in response to changing gravitational forces exerted by other planets. Secondly, deflection of light is described as the curving of light as it passes near a large mass. Gravitational redshift is explained as a frequency effect that occurs as light moves away from a massive body such as a star or black hole. Finally, the existence and effects of gravitational waves are discussed.
See other lectures in this series.
No comments:
Post a Comment