Relativity I

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An introduction to the theory of Special Relativity. Topics include historical justification; axioms of relativity; Lorentz transformations as applied to position, velocity, and acceleration; time dilation, length contraction, and associated paradoxes; relativistic optics, relativistic particle and electro-dynamics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 34200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the postulates of special relativity and their effects, such as length contraction, time dilation, transformations, and invariants 2. Calculate specific changes in various physical laws due to the effects of special relativity 3. Manipulate tensors associated with electrodynamics View Class Schedule