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

Matematiske metoder 2 (MAT200), Reell analyse (MAT210)

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

6 hours of lectures and exercises per week.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Elektromagnetisme (BIT240_1) , Elektromagnetisme og spesiell relativitetsteori (FYS300_1) 5

Open for

Open course for all who meet the requirements for general university admissions certification (GSK) and mathematics and science requirement.

Admission requirements

General university admissions certification (GSK) and mathematics and science requirement.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.
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