What math do you need to know to solve EFE

[Pseudo Epsilon]

what math do you need to know to solve EFE and understand general relaitivity?

 

[mathman]

EFE? For general relativity you need differential geometry and courses leading up to it, such as vector analysis, calculus, and differential equations.

 

[HallsofIvy]

Einstein's field theory? Tensor analysis- which is part of the differential geometry mathman mentioned. I would include "partial differential equations" though mathman probably intended to include that in "differential equations".

 

[Pseudo Epsilon]

I meant einstein field equations. Is that all you really need?

 

[Nugatory]

I meant einstein field equations. Is that all you really need?

On the math front, yes. That's probably several years of college-level math after basic differential and integral calculus.

You also need a solid understanding of classical mechanics and Minkowski 4-vector formulation of special relativity.