Wald's Covariant Phase Space Formalism - Lecture 1

Explore the foundations of Wald's Covariant Phase Space Formalism in this comprehensive lecture, part of the IAGRG School on Gravitation and Cosmology. Delve into cutting-edge topics in gravitational physics and cosmology, focusing on the physics of compact objects. Learn from expert Sudipta Sarkar of IIT Gandhinagar as he introduces this powerful theoretical framework. Gain insights into the applications of this formalism in understanding black holes, gravitational waves, and other phenomena in strong-field regimes of general relativity. Ideal for graduate students and researchers in gravitational physics, this lecture serves as a crucial starting point for mastering advanced concepts in theoretical astrophysics and cosmology.