FY815: Classical field theory (5 ECTS)

STADS: 07007001

Level
Bachelor course

Teaching period
The course is offered in the autumn semester.

Teacher responsible
Email: mlomholt@memphys.sdu.dk

Timetable
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Prerequisites:
None

Academic preconditions:
FY504 Classical Physics and FY522 Introductory Quantum Mechanics are required known, and FY506 must be attended at the same time.

Course introduction
The course provides an introduction to classical field theory.

Expected learning outcome
 After completing the course the student is expected to:

• know the Lagrange densities for a number of field theories
• know how to derive the equations of motion for these
• be able to switch between relativistic and non-relativistic formulations

Subject overview
Tensors, pinciple of least action for fields, conserved currents, momentum and energy of fields, Fluids and elastic solids, the electromagnetic field, Noether’s theorem.

Literature

• Davison E. Soper: Classical Field Theory.

Website
This course uses e-learn (blackboard).

Prerequisites for participating in the exam
None

Assessment and marking:
Oral exam based on prepared assignments. Pass/fail, intermal examiner (5 ECTS)

Reexamination in the same exam period or immediately thereafter

Date of exam
The ordinary exam takes place on January 15, 2014
The re-examination takes place on February 26, 2014

Expected working hours
The teaching method is based on three phase model.
Intro phase: 32 hours
Skills training phase: 16 hours, hereof:
 - Tutorials: 16 hours

Educational activities

Language
This course is taught in Danish or English, depending on the lecturer. However, if international students participate, the teaching language will always be English.

Remarks
The cource is also for bachelor students

Course enrollment
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Tuition fees for single courses
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