GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
SPECIAL RELATIVITY THEORY/5981302
Course Title: SPECIAL RELATIVITY THEORY
Credits 3 ECTS 7.5
Semester 1 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Ass. Prof. Dr. Özlem Yeşiltaş
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/yesiltas
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  yesiltas@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Understanding Minkowski space, the space-time geometry, to be able to illustrate physical processes in special relativity using a space-time diagram.
The student solves the relativistic mechanics problems within the four-vector approach. He/she can apply the concepts of length contraction and time d
Expresses the Lorentz transformation in the light of the transformation equation Solve simple kinematical problems
Explains the time dilation and length contraction phenomenons by examples. Analyze Maxwell's equations and use their relativistic invariance
Expresses the electromagnetic theory in relativistic form, solves the relativistic electrodynamics problems.
Tensor notation in Special Relativity
Have knowledge about cosmolgical models


 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Relativity Theory prior to Einstein and mathematical background
2. Week  Vectors One-forms Dual basis Tensors
3. Week  Covariant and contravariant quantities
4. Week  Inertial frames The principle of relativity Lorentz covariance
5. Week  Lorentz transformation and four vectors Space-time diagrams Time dilation, length contraction, twin paradox
6. Week  Relativity of simultaneity Addition of velocities Acceleration in special relativity
7. Week  Special relativistic kinematics Special relativistic dynamics Relativistic variational principle
8. Week  Maxwell equations Relativistic quantum mechanics
9. Week  Relativistic field theory
10. Week  General relativity, Acceleration Curved Space-Time Gravity
11. Week  Energy-momentum tensor Covariant differentiation Parallel transport Riemann curvature tensor, Ricci tensor, scalar curvature
12. Week  The cosmological constant Classical limit of Einstein's field equation
13. Week  Schwarzschild çözümleri
14. Week  Tests in General Relativity: Perihelion motion of Mercury Bending of ligh
15. Week  Problems
16. Week  Applications
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Patricia M. Schwarz, Special Relativity, Cambridge University Press 2004.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
   Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
1
10
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
1
50
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
50
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
50
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
12
3
36
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
12
3
36
 Reading
8
2
16
 Searching in Internet and Library
8
2
16
 Designing and Applying Materials
8
5
40
 Preparing Reports
10
1
10
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
10
1
10
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
4
2
8
 Final and Studying for Final
4
2
8
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
180
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
7.2
 ECTS: 
7.5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
10X
11X