University of Lagos, Nigeria , PHS 308, Special Relativity

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Title:

PHS 308, Special Relativity

Institution:

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Level:

Degree.

Description:

Historical Introduction. The Michelson - Morley experiment. The Principle of Relativity. Principle of constancy of the speed of light. Einstein's postulates and the Lorentz transformation. Some mathematical consequences: simultaniety, time dilation,
Lorentz-Fitzgerald contraction, Doppler shift, proper time. Relativistic Kinematics: velocity transformations, aberration of light from the stars, reflection of light by a moving mirror, appearance of rapidly moving objects. Relativistic mechanics: mass of moving particle, definition of force, work and kinetic energy of elastic collissiona, equivalence of mass and energy, exaples. Experimental verification of Special Theory of relativity. Electromagnetic 4-vectors transformation of E & H.

Assessment is by assignments and examination.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Science Honours in Education/Physics.

Languages:

English

Media and methods employed: Printed text, tV broadcast, radio broadcasts, face-to-face tutorials.

Printed correspondence texts prepared by institution, face-to-face tuition, radio, television via cable.

Administrative information:

This course is equivalent to 2 hours of instruction per week. It is a 1 semester course (15 weeks) and awards 2 units.

Classification:

070430 PHYSICS

Date:

01 September 1992 bb
Source: COSIT Brochure

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