Study programme 2018-2019 | Français | ||
Newtonian mechanics and relativistic : Tensors and relativity | |||
Programme component of Bachelor's Degree in Physics à la Faculty of Science |
Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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US-BM-SCPHYS-001-M | Optional UE | SEMAY Claude | S824 - Physique nucléaire et subnucléaire |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5.00 | 1st term |
AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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S-PHYS-011 | Newtonian and Relativistic Mechanics (part A) | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | 100.00% |
Programme component |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of UE
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
Content of UE
<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
Prior Experience
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q1
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
Written (exercices): 40%
Oral (theory): 60% (can only be presented if the written exam is presented)
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)
Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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S-PHYS-011 |
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Mode of delivery
AA | Mode of delivery |
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S-PHYS-011 |
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Required Reading
AA | Required Reading |
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S-PHYS-011 | Note de cours - Partie 1 - Mécanique newtonienne et relativiste - 1 - Claude Semay Note de cours - Partie 2 - Mécanique newtonienne et relativiste - 1 - Claude Semay Note de cours - Partie 3 - Mécanique newtonienne et relativiste - 1 - Claude Semay |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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S-PHYS-011 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
AA | Recommended Reading |
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S-PHYS-011 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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S-PHYS-011 | C. Semay et B. Silvestre-Brac, Introduction au calcul tensoriel, Dunod, 2007 (disponible en bibliothèque) C. Semay et B. Silvestre-Brac, Relativité restreinte, Dunod, 2010 (disponible en bibliothèque) |
Other Recommended Reading
AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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S-PHYS-011 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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S-PHYS-011 | Unauthorized |