Universität Wien

260061 PUE Introduction to Theory of Relativity (2024W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Important: The first date set on 01.10.2024 is cancelled. The first exercise class will be held on 08.10.2024.

  • Tuesday 01.10. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 08.10. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 15.10. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 22.10. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 29.10. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 05.11. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 12.11. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 19.11. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 26.11. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 03.12. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 10.12. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 17.12. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 07.01. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 14.01. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 21.01. 15:45 - 17:15 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this exercise class students will discuss various topics from special relativity as well as introductory topics in general relativity. The covered material will be complementary to the lecture. The goal of this course is for students to develop a sense of how to solve elementary mathematical problems in a relativistic setting. This is achieved through classic exercise classes. Students prepare solutions to problems outside class and present said solutions on the blackboard in a discussion-type setting in class.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students get a set of exercises a week before class. They are expected to indicate which problems they solved before class. In class, they may be asked to present a problem they solved. In that case they are allowed to bring notes to the blackboard.

The PUE is a course with continuous assessment and serves to prepare for the module examination. Registration for the PUE is not mandatory, but is recommended.
Note: Participation is binding when you register for the PUE.
You can deregister from this course yourself until a deadline provided by the SCC.
Without exception, all students registered after this deadline can take part in the PUE and will be graded according to the assessment criteria of the PUE.
The grade of the PUE is NOT included in the grade of the module examination.
The proof of performance required for the module (VO + PUE) is provided by completing the module examination

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading is primarily dependent on the following:

- Students are asked before class to indicate the problems that they solved. The total amount of solved problems determines the grade in the following way (where x is the percentage of solved problems)

x<50: 5
50<=x<62.5: 4
62.5<=x<75: 3
75<=x<87.5: 2
87.5<=x: 1

-) Depending on the number of students a minimum of 2-3 blackboard presentations are required (!) to pass the course (get a grade that is not 5).

Additional info:

-) A presentation is only valid, if the presenting student is sufficiently prepared. That means that the student displays a certain knowledge of the posed question rather than having every minute detail exactly right.

-) Voluntary presentations are highly encouraged!

-) Presenting is supposed to be an interesting discussion including the other participants, not an rigorous examination.

-) Most of all, the focus of this class is interaction with the material. Therefore, additional presentations are highly encouraged and improve the final grade.

Examination topics

The 'exam questions' from http://gravity.univie.ac.at/studies/relativitaetstheorie-und-kosmologie-i/ give a good overview of the material covered in the exercises.

Reading list

"Skriptum von J. M. Heinzle aus dem Wintersemester 2009/10", "Vorlesungsbehelf von Prof. Beig aus dem Wintersemester 2008/9", "Skriptum von Prof. Rumpf aus dem Wintersemester 2015/16". Special Relativity von N.M.J. Woodhouse
Spezielle und allgemeine Relativitätstheorie für Bachelorstudenten by R. Meinel.
see also http://gravity.univie.ac.at/studies/relativitaetstheorie-und-kosmologie-i/

Association in the course directory

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

Last modified: We 25.09.2024 12:26