Universität Wien

260059 VO Introduction to Theory of Relativity (2019W)

4.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
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Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.10. 18:00 - 19:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien (Kickoff Class)
  • Wednesday 09.10. 11:00 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 14.10. 18:00 - 19:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 16.10. 11:00 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 21.10. 18:00 - 19:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 23.10. 11:00 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 28.10. 18:00 - 19:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 30.10. 11:00 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 04.11. 18:00 - 19:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 06.11. 11:00 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 11.11. 18:00 - 19:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 13.11. 11:00 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 18.11. 18:00 - 19:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 20.11. 11:00 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 25.11. 18:00 - 19:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 27.11. 11:00 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 02.12. 18:00 - 19:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 04.12. 11:00 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 09.12. 18:00 - 19:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 11.12. 11:00 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 16.12. 18:00 - 19:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 08.01. 11:00 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 13.01. 18:00 - 19:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.01. 11:00 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 20.01. 18:00 - 19:00 Christian-Doppler-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 22.01. 11:00 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Lorentz transformations, geometry of Minkowski spacetime, relativistic effects, relativistic kinematics, relativistic field theory, basics of general relativity.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam based on a list of questions available on the web site of the course

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Acquiring an understanding of special relativity and of the basic elements of general relativity.

Examination topics

The students should be able to present the topics described on https://gravity.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/i_gravity_physics/material/teaching/rt1/WS_2016/ExamQuestions.pdf

Reading list

Sexl/Urbantke: Relativität, Gruppen, Teilchen;
Goenner: Spezielle Relativitätstheorie und die klassische Feldtheorie
Meinel: Spezielle und allgemeine Relativitätstheorie für Bachelorstudenten

Association in the course directory

WPF 7, MF 7, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

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