SI150V Introductory Relativity Theory 4.5 credits
Inledande relativitetsteori
| Educational level | First cycle | Academic level (A-D) | A |
| Subject area |
Physics Techonology |
Grade scale | P, F |
Course offerings
Autumn 12 for single courses students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P1 (4.5 credits) | Application code | 10079 |
| Start date | 24/08/2012 | End date | 2012 week: 42 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | - |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places * | 5 - 40 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
Autumn 12 for single courses students
| Periods Autumn 12 | P2 (4.5 credits) | Application code | 10080 |
| Start date | 22/10/2012 | End date | 2013 week: 1 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | - |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places * | 5 - 30 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
Spring 13 Vecka 03-11 for single courses students
| Periods Spring 13 | P3 (4.5 credits) | Application code | 20036 |
| Start date | 07/01/2013 | End date | 2013 week: 11 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | - |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places * | Max. 75 | ||
| *) If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Course responsible |
Patrik Henelius <henelius@kth.se>
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Spring 13 Vecka 12-22 for single courses students
| Periods Spring 13 | P4 (4.5 credits) | Application code | 20037 |
| Start date | 18/03/2013 | End date | 2013 week: 21 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | - |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places * | Max. 75 | ||
| *) If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Course responsible |
Patrik Henelius <henelius@kth.se>
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Spring 13 for single courses students - To application
| Periods Spring 13 | P5 (4.5 credits) | Application code | 40019 |
| Start date | 03/06/2013 | End date | 2013 week: 34 |
| Language of instruction | Swedish | Campus | - |
| Number of lectures | Number of exercises | ||
| Tutoring time | Daytime | Form of study | IT based distance |
| Number of places * | 5 - 40 | ||
| *) The Course date may be cancelled if number of admitted are less than minimum of places. If there are more applicants than number of places selection will be made. | |||
| Course responsible |
Patrik Henelius <henelius@kth.se>
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Learning outcomes
After completing the course you should be familiar with basic concepts in both the theory of relativity and the mechanics prior to Einstein, for example, invariance and symmetry, observers and reference frames. You should have gained insight into the contradictions between the Newtonian mechanics and Maxwell's equations that led to the revolution of relativity. You should be able to transform time and space between observer that move relative to each other and realize how these transformations lead to length contraction and tidsdiltation. Realize the connection between mass and energy to have insight in how relativistic phenomena are exploited in technological applications.
Course main content
Translations and simple rotations, the notion of invariance in physics, the definition of space and time in Newtonian mechanics, Galileiinvarians, addition of velocitites in Newtonian mechanics, the concepts of inertial and rest frames of reference, Lorentz time transformation, the nature of light and speed, the Michelson-Morley experiment and Lorentzcontractionen, simultaneity, length contraction, the twin paradox, relativistic kinematics and relativistic reactions.
Disposition
Internet based distance learning with interactive problems and examination. Contact with teachers through a web interface.
Eligibility
Completed high school education including Swedish and English. Furthermore high school mathematics at Swedish level D, physics at level B and chemistry at level A with a passing grade.
Literature
Webbased material available on the homepage
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
- INL2 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
- INL3 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F
Requirements for final grade
Three completed sets of problems.
Offered by
SCI/Theoretical Undergaduate Physics
Contact
Patrik Henelius, e-post: henelius@kth.se
Examiner
Patrik Henelius <henelius@kth.se>
Version
Course plan valid from:
Autumn 07.
Examination information valid from:
Autumn 07.