Admission Requirements
none
Description
Physics of Relativistic Systems
These lectures will provide an introduction to physics and physical systems in contexts where relativistic effects cannot be neglected. This includes relativistic particles and fluids, electro-magnetic and gravitational radiation and extreme environments in the universe
Course objectives
The course aims to provide students with the physical and mathematical tools of relativistic classical mechanics and field theory as a preparation for General Relativity, Quantum Field Theory and Cosmology. Topics covered will be relativistic kinematics, sound waves in relativistic fluids and the emission, propagation and scattering of electro-magnetic and gravitational radiation in Minkowski space.
Timetable
Mode of instruction
Lectures and problem solving in class.
Assessment method
Written tests and problem solving in class
Blackboard
To have access to Blackboard you need a ULCN-account.Blackboard UL
Reading list
The reading material will be handed to the stundents during the lectures.
Notes and exercise will be handed out in class.
Background reading:
S.Weinberg – Gravitation and Cosmology (J.Wiley)
J.Hartle- Gravity ( Addison Wesley) or equivalent
Contact
Contactgegevens Docent:Prof.dr.J.W.van Holten (Jan-Willem)