| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-B2-SCMATH-016-M | Compulsory UE | SEMAY Claude | S824 - Physique nucléaire et subnucléaire |
| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-PHYS-011 | ||||||||
| S-PHYS-811 |
Objectives of general skills
- Understand "elementary" mathematics profoundly
- Understand one- and several-variable differential and integral calculus
- Use vector spaces, linear applications and the techniques associated with them
UE's Learning outcomes
Master techniques of tensor calculus
Work with different coordinate systems
Understand the basic principles of special relativity
Solve simple problems in the framework of special relativity
Understand the basic principles of newtonian mechanics
Solve simple problems in the framework of newtonian mechanics
UE Content
<b>Tensor calculus</b>
Vector spaces
Tensors and tensor product
Scalar and vector products
Systems of coordinates
Differential operators
<b>Special relativity</b>
Space, time and mass
Lorentz transformations
Lorentz diagrams
Time dilation and length contraction
Minkowski space-time
4-vectors
Equivalence of mass and energy
Particle collisions
<b>Newtonian mechanics</b>
Linear motion
Energy and angular momentum
Central forces: orbits
Central forces: scattering
Rotating frames
Two-body and N-body problems
Rigid bodies
Small oscillations
Prior experience
Not applicable
Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type
- Oral examination
- Written examination
Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - comments
Written: 40%
Oral: 60%
Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type
- Oral Examination
- Written examination
Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - comments
Written: 40%
Oral: 60%
Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type
- Oral examination
Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - comments
Not applicable
Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type
- N/A
Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | |
|---|---|
| S-PHYS-011 | |
| S-PHYS-811 |
Mode of delivery
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| S-PHYS-011 | |
| S-PHYS-811 |
Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-011 | |
| S-PHYS-811 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
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| S-PHYS-011 | |
| S-PHYS-811 |
Recommended Reading
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|---|---|
| S-PHYS-011 | |
| S-PHYS-811 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-011 | |
| S-PHYS-811 |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-011 | |
| S-PHYS-811 |