Special and General Relativity - Session 1

Explore the fundamentals of special and general relativity in this lecture from the Raman Research Institute's Astronomy Summer School (RASS) 2025. Professor Joseph Samuel delivers the first session of Day 2, providing undergraduate and master's students with essential knowledge in relativistic physics. This lecture is part of a fully funded 2-week workshop combined with an 8-week research internship program designed for motivated students interested in astronomy and astrophysics. RASS offers both introductory lectures by experts and hands-on research projects, giving participants a comprehensive foundation in astronomical concepts while providing valuable research experience at one of India's premier research institutes.