Electromagnetism and Special Relativity (FYS300)

This subject gives an introduction to electromagnetism and special relativity.


Course description for study year 2025-2026

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

FYS300

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English, Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Admission requirements

Science and mathematics qualification (REALFA) / Higher engineering education (HING)

Content

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.

Learning outcome

When she/he has finished this subject 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

FYS100 Mechanics, MAT100 Mathematical Methods 1, MAT300 Vector Analysis

Recommended prerequisites

MAT200 Mathematical Methods 2, MAT210 Real Analysis

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Specified printed and hand-written means are allowed. Definite, basic calculator allowed

The exam is a school exam (pen and paper)

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Germano Nardini

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Method of work

6 hours of lectures and exercises per week.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Electromagnetism (BIT240_1) 5

Open for

Battery and Energy Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Biological Chemistry - Biotechnology - Bachelor's Degree Programme Civil Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering, Part-Time Electrical Engineering, Vocational Path - Bachelor's Degree Programme Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme, part-time Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme Energy and Petroleum Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Geosciences and Energy Resources - Bachelor in Engineering Environmental Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Medical Technology - Bachelor in Engineering Medical Technology - Bachelor in Engineering - part time Advanced teacher education for level 8-13 in science Mathematics and Physics - Five Year Integrated Master's Degree Programme Mathematics - One-Year Programme Science and Technology - one-year programme

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.

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