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TFY4345 - Classical Mechanics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig 100/100 4 timer

Course content

Constraints and generalized coordinates. Virtual displacements, Lagange's equations. Variational calculus, Hamilton's principle. Lagrangian for particle in electromagnetic field. Constants of motion, symmetry properties. Virial theorem. Central forces, scattering. Elements of the kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Special relativity. Normal coordinates. Hamilton's equations. Canonical transformations.

Learning outcome

Upon completion of this course, the student shall:
- Be able to explain the usage of symmetries and conservation laws in physical systems and also be able to use these in practical calculations. This includes rotating and oscillating systems.
- Be familiar with different problem-solving strategies within mechanical physics and assess which of these strategies that is most useful for a given problem.
- Understand the physical principle behind the derivation of Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations, in addition to the advantages with these formulations.
- Present the fundamental principles in the special theory of relativity and be able to use Lorentz-transformations and 4-vector formalism in practical calculations such as particle collisions.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, calculation exercises and compulsory exercise. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course. When lectures and lecture material are in English, the exam may be given in English only.
The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercise

Course materials

H. Goldstein, C. Poole and J. Safko: Classical Mechanics, 3. ed. 2002, plus compendium (in Norwegian).

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TEP4145 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2015

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Physics
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2015-05-16 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer KONT Skriftlig 100/100 2015-08-08 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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