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PHS3131Theoretical physics I(SCI)
Dr Andrew Smith 6 points + An average of 2 hours lectures, one 1-hour tutorial and one 1-hour seminar per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: PHS2011, PHS2022, MTH2010, MTH2032 + Corequisite: PHS3031 Synopsis: This unit provides part of a major in theoretical physics. It consists of two 12-lecture sub-units, and a 12-hour seminar sub-unit. Key areas are: (1) Relativistic Mechanics: tensors in pseudo Euclidian spaces, Lorentz transforms, action & variational methods, Lagrangians & Hamiltonians, acceleration, metric & Riemannian spaces, consequences of Einstein's assumptions; (2) Methods of Theoretical Physics: complex variable theory, complex energy plane, Riemannian surfaces & topology, Laplace & z transforms, free propagators, Hilbert transform, causality, Kramer-Kronig, conformal mappings, and (3) Theoretical Seminar: seminar participation in theoretical problems. Assessment: Examinations (2 x 1.5 hours): 48% + Assignments: 27% + Seminar contribution: 25% |
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