Module 28-VKME Advanced classical mechanics and electrodynamics

Faculty

Person responsible for module

Regular cycle (beginning)

Every winter semester

Credit points and duration

10 Credit points

For information on the duration of the modul, refer to the courses of study in which the module is used.

Competencies

Non-official translation of the module descriptions. Only the German version is legally binding.

In this module, students learn about and understand the basic concepts and methods of classical theoretical physics. In particular, this module focuses on a deeper understanding of the axioms underlying classical mechanics and electrodynamics. Students learn to understand these, see how classical physics emerges from these axioms and start to analyse physical theories.

Content of teaching

Consolidation of classical mechanics and electrodynamics

  • Lagrangian formalism: variational principle
  • Symmetries and Noether's theorem
  • Hamiltonian formalism: canonical formulation of mechanics
  • Phase space and Liouville's theorem
  • Dynamics of rigid bodies
  • Special relativity, relativistic motion of charged particles
  • Minkowski space, 4-vectors
  • Covariant formulation of Maxwell's equations, U(1) - gauge theory
  • Maxwell's equations in mediums
  • Deduction of polarisation and magnetisation from microscopic electrodynamics
  • Advanced problems for solutions of the field equations, multipole development
  • Fields of moving charges
  • Antennas
  • Light propagation: Geometrical optics and wave optics
  • Further topics of your choice, e.g. systems with constraints in the canonical formulation, fundamentals of plasma physics, etc.

Recommended previous knowledge

28-EKME

Necessary requirements

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Explanation regarding the elements of the module

Module structure: 1 SL, 1 bPr 1

Courses

Advanced classical mechanics and electrodynamics
Type lecture
Regular cycle WiSe
Workload5 120 h (60 + 60)
LP 4 [Pr]
Tutorial on Advanced classical mechanics and electrodynamics
Type exercise
Regular cycle WiSe
Workload5 90 h (30 + 60)
LP 3 [SL]

Study requirements

Allocated examiner Workload LP2
Teaching staff of the course Tutorial on Advanced classical mechanics and electrodynamics (exercise)

Regular completion of the exercises (usually 50%), in each case with a recognisable and goal-oriented solution approach, as well as participation in the exercise groups (in particular: Presentation of own solutions or solution approaches, asking technical questions and critical discussion of the physical problems, working on attendance exercises).
The exercises to be worked on will be issued one week in advance. The lecturer determines the exact criteria at the beginning of the course and announces them.

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Examinations

written examination
Allocated examiner Teaching staff of the course Advanced classical mechanics and electrodynamics (lecture)
Weighting 1
Workload 90h
LP2 3

usually approx. 2-3 hours

The module is used in these degree programmes:

Degree programme Version Profile Recom­mended start 3 Duration Manda­tory option 4
Mathematical and Theoretical Physics / Master of Science [FsB vom 26.04.2024 mit Änderungen vom 29.05.2024 und 10.12.2024 und der Berichtigung vom 01.04.2025] Admission Track Profile A 1. o. 2. one semester Compul­sory optional subject
Medical Physics / Bachelor of Science [FsB vom 28.03.2024] Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic) Strukturierte Ergänzung des fw 1-Fach-Ba: Bereich Mathematische / theoretische Physik 3. o. 5. one semester Compul­sory optional subject

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Workload (contact time + self-study)
SoSe
Summer semester
WiSe
Winter semester
SL
Study requirement
Pr
Examination
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Number of examinations with grades
uPr
Number of examinations without grades
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Mathematical and Theoretical Physics / Master of Science // Admission Track Profile A

Medical Physics / Bachelor of Science: Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic) // Strukturierte Ergänzung des fw 1-Fach-Ba: Bereich Mathematische / theoretische Physik