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TFY4345 - Classical Mechanics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: 

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig 100/100 4 hours C

Course content

Constraints and generalized coordinates. Virtual displacements, Lagange's equations. Variational calculus, Hamilton's principle. Lagrangian for a particle in an electromagnetic field. Constants of motion, symmetry properties. Virial theorem. Central forces. 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 should:
i) understand the physical principle behind the derivation of Lagrange and Hamilton's equations, and the advantages of these formulations,
ii) be able to relate symmetries to conservation laws in physical systems, and apply these concepts to practical situations,
iii) master different problem-solving strategies within mechanical physics and assess which of these strategies is most useful for a given problem,
iv) be familiar with the fundamental principles of the special theory of relativity,
v) understand the intricacies of moving-reference frames and rigid-body motion.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and compulsory exercises. Computational physics components may be included in the lectures and the homework assignments. When lectures and lecture material are in English, the exam may be given in English only.

Compulsory assignments

  • Øving

Further on evaluation

The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral.

Course materials

Textbook: to be announced (check instructor's web site prior to start).

Reference material:
1) H. Goldstein, C. Poole and J. Safko: Classical Mechanics, 3. edition, Addison-Wesley, 2002.
2) D. Strauch, Classical Mechanics - An Introduction, Springer, 2009 (ebook, NTNU library).
3) D.W. Hogg, Lectures notes on special relativity, 1997 (pdf file available at http://cosmo.nyu.edu/hogg/sr).

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:  AUTUMN 2018

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

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

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 C 2018-12-11 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 0
SL228 Sluppenvegen 14 0
SL120 Sluppenvegen 14 0
SL310 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 0
Summer UTS Skriftlig 100/100 C INSPERA
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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