FY815: Classical field theory (5 ECTS)
STADS: 07007001Level
Master's level course
Teaching period
The course is offered in the spring semester.
Teacher responsible
Email: ryttov@cp3.dias.sdu.dkTimetable
| Group | Type | Day | Time | Classroom | Weeks | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common | I | Monday | 08-10 | U143 | 6 | |
| Common | I | Monday | 08-10 | U155 | 7,9 | |
| Common | I | Monday | 08-10 | U31 | 8 | |
| Common | I | Monday | 08-10 | U156 | 10 | |
| Common | I | Monday | 08-14 | U141 | 16 | Eksamen |
| Common | I | Tuesday | 12-14 | U144 | 11 | |
| Common | I | Thursday | 12-14 | U8 | 5 | |
| Common | I | Friday | 12-14 | U8 | 5 | |
| Common | I | Friday | 10-12 | U162 | 12 | |
| H1 | TE | Monday | 10-12 | U143 | 6 | |
| H1 | TE | Monday | 10-12 | U155 | 7,9 | |
| H1 | TE | Monday | 12-14 | U143 | 8 | |
| H1 | TE | Monday | 10-12 | U156 | 10 | |
| H1 | TE | Tuesday | 08-12 | U105 | 15 | |
| H1 | TE | Wednesday | 14-16 | U17 | 8 | |
| H1 | TE | Wednesday | 14-16 | U14 | 10 | |
| H1 | TE | Thursday | 08-10 | U156 | 10 | |
| H1 | TE | Friday | 10-12 | U145 | 11 | |
| H1 | TE | Friday | 12-14 | U162 | 12 |
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Prerequisites:
None
Academic preconditions:
FY504; Classical Physics, FY506; Electromagnetism II and FY522; Introductory Quantum Mechanics are required known.
Course introduction
The course provides an introduction to classical field theory. Classical field theory is one of the cornerstones of modern physics and provides the foundation for the description of multiple different physical phenomena. In this course the student will acquire fundamental tools that can be used to understand electromagnetism, fluid dynamics and general relativity.
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
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. Evaluated on pass/fail basis, intermal censorship by teacher (5 ECTS). (07007002).
Reexamination in the same exam period or immediately thereafter.
Expected working hours
The teaching method is based on three phase model.
Intro phase: 18 hours
Skills training phase: 24 hours, hereof:
- Tutorials: 24 hours
Educational activities
Work independently with the problems and the material covered in the lectures. Educational form
The intro phase consists mainly of lectures with a focus on activating the students through questions and discussion.
The training phase consists mainly in solving problems with a connection to the material which has been covered in the intro phase.
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 course can also be followed by bachelor students.
Course enrollment
See deadline of enrolment.
Tuition fees for single courses
See fees for single courses.
