FYSS7420 Sähköopin erikoiskurssi (10 op)

Opinnon taso:
Syventävät opinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Fysiikan laitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Kuvaus

  • Lorentz transformations and relativistic mechanics

  • Electromagnetic field tensor

  • Lorentz force in relativistic form

  • Maxwell equations in tensor and differential form notation

  • Tensor calculus

  • Radiation from accerated charges: Lienart-Wiechert potentials

  • Energy-momentum tensor of the electromagnetic field

  • Radiation reaction

  • Langragian form of the electromagnetic field coupled to charged particles 

Osaamistavoitteet

At the end of this course, students will be able to

  • Use Lorentz transformations to describe relativistic dynamics

  • Apply Lorentz transformations to electromagnetic field variables

  • Use tensor calculus in general coordinates

  • Write the Maxwell equations in a relativistic invariant notation

  • Explain the basic concepts underlying the electromagnetic energy-momentum tensor

  • Write Maxwell theory in the language of differential forms

  • Calculate the radiation from accelerated charges using Lienart-Wiechert potentials

  • Describe the concept of radiation reaction

  • Explain the Lagrangian form for charged particles coupled to electromagnetic fields

  • Able to write a report on a topic related to advanced electrodynamics 

Esitietojen kuvaus

Good knowledge of electromagnetism 

Oppimateriaalit

Lecture notes and background articles. 

Suoritustavat

Tapa 1

Kuvaus:
Given every two years, starting 2021.
Arviointiperusteet:
Grade is based on exercises and project report (e.g. exercises 50 % and report 50 %).
Opetusajankohta:
Periodi 3, Periodi 4
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Osallistuminen opetukseen (10 op)

Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Arviointiperusteet:
Grade is based on exercises and project report (e.g. exercises 50 % and report 50 %).
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Työskentelytavat:
Lectures, exercises, small project and reporting. 
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