Electrodynamics and relativity
| Code: | FIS3028 | Acronym: | FIS3028 |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Physics |
Instance: 2024/2025 - 2S 
| Active? | Yes |
| Responsible unit: | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Bachelor in Physics |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L:F | 35 | Official Study Plan | 3 | - | 6 | 48 | 162 |
Teaching Staff - Responsibilities
| Teacher | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Miguel Sousa da Costa | |
| Jarle Brinchmann |
Teaching - Hours
| Theoretical classes: | 2,31 |
| Theoretical and practical : | 1,39 |
| Type | Teacher | Classes | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical classes | Totals | 1 | 2,308 |
| Jarle Brinchmann | 2,308 | ||
| Theoretical and practical | Totals | 1 | 1,385 |
| Jarle Brinchmann | 1,385 |
Teaching language
PortugueseObjectives
Formulate electrodynamics with potentials and know the processes involved in the emission of electromagnetic waves. Understand the theory of relativity and its consequences for kinematics and dynamics. Understand the relativistic formulation of the electromagnetic field.
Learning outcomes and competences
Students should demonstrate good understanding of fundamental concepts in Electrodynamics and Spetial Relativity.
Working method
PresencialProgram
1. Review of Electrodynamics
2. Potential formulation of electrodynamics, radiation and scattering
3. Introduction to Spetial Relativity
4. Relativistic Mechanics
5. Covariant formulation of Maxwell's equations
6. Variational methods
Mandatory literature
000093830. ISBN: 0-13-919960-8000004469
000011100. ISBN: 0-471-30932-X
Schutz Bernard F.; A first course in general relativity. ISBN: 0-521-25770-0
Teaching methods and learning activities
In theoretical lectures the topics are presented; in the classes of problems these are discussed and solved.
Evaluation Type
Evaluation with final examAssessment Components
| designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Exame | 100,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Frequência das aulas | 48,00 |
| Estudo autónomo | 114,00 |
| Total: | 162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Attendance of theoretical/pratical lectures.
Calculation formula of final grade
Final examination only.
Examinations or Special Assignments
Not applicable.Internship work/project
Not applicable.Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
According to FCUP rules.Classification improvement
According to FCUP rules.Observations
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