FYSS7420 S盲hk枚opin erikoiskurssi (10 op)
Osaamistavoitteet
At the end of this course, students will be able to to derive the basic equations of electrodynamics in relativistically invariant language. They have acquired a broad conceptual understanding of the basic ideas behind the Maxwell equations, Lorentz force laws and its description in terms of differential geometry as well as knowledge of electrodynamics in a modern conceptual context (gauge theory and gravity) and learned new mathematical tools for its description.
Suoritustavat
Discussions, assignments, project work
厂颈蝉盲濒迟枚
The concepts of special relativity and coordinate invariance; tensor calculus in geometric language; Maxwell鈥檚 equations in terms of differential forms; energy-momentum tensor and radiation reaction; Maxwell theory as a gauge theory
Arviointiperusteet
Active participation to the course is expected. The final grade is based on a final project (50 %), and problem set (50 %).To pass the course students need to have a final score of 50 %.
Esitietovaatimukset
Before enrolling for the course, students are expected to have a good knowledge of vector calculus and a standard knowledge on electromagnetism.