Course
Elektromagnetisme og spesiell relativitetsteori (FYS300)
Facts
Course code FYS300
Credits (ECTS) 10
Semester tuition start Spring
Language of instruction Engelsk, Norsk
Number of semesters 1
Exam semester Spring
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Introduction
This course gives an introduction to electromagnetism and special relativity.
Innhold
Electrostatics: electric field and potential. Electric currents and resistance, electric networks. Magnetic fields. Electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits. Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves. Electric and magnetic fields in matter.
The special principle of relativity. Lorentz transformations and the transformation of velocity. Relativistic momentum and energy. Relativistic electromagnetism.
Læringsutbytte
When she/he has finished this course the student shall be able to:
- Formulate the fundamental laws of electromagnetism.
- Be able to solve simple problems from electromagnetism using different mathematical methods.
- Be able to explain the special principle of relativity and which consequences this has for mechanics and electromagnetism.
Required prerequisite knowledge
- Mekanikk (FYS100)
- Matematiske metoder 1 (MAT100)
- Vektoranalyse (MAT300)
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Skriftlig eksamen
Weight 1/1
Duration 4 Timer
Marks Bokstavkarakterer
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Exam system Papirbasert
The exam is a school exam (pen and paper)
Note that the exam is given in the language of instruction.
Arbeidsformer
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Elektromagnetisme (BIT240_1) , Elektromagnetisme og spesiell relativitetsteori (FYS300_1) | 5 |