Course

Electromagnetism and Special Relativity (FYS300)

This subject gives an introduction to electromagnetism and special relativity.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

FYS300

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring

Language of instruction

English, Norwegian

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Time table

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Literature

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Content

Electrostatics: electric field and potential. Electric currents and resistance, electric networks. Magnetic fields. Electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits. Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves. Electric and magnetic fields in matter.

The special principle of relativity. Lorentz transformations and the transformation of velocity. Relativistic momentum and energy. Relativistic electromagnetism.

Learning outcome

When she/he has finished this subject the student shall be able to:

  • Formulate the fundamental laws of electromagnetism.
  • Be able to solve simple problems from electromagnetism using different mathematical methods.
  • Be able to explain the special principle of relativity and which consequences this has for mechanics and electromagnetism.

Required prerequisite knowledge

One of the following alternatives:
Mechanics (FYS100)
Mathematical Methods 1 (MAT100)

Recommended prerequisites

Mathematical Methods 2 (MAT200), Real and Complex Calculus (MAT210)

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Specified printed and hand-written means are allowed. Definite, basic calculator allowed


The exam is a school exam (pen and paper)

Course teacher(s)

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Course coordinator:

Alexander Karl Rothkopf

Method of work

6 hours of lectures and exercises per week.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Electromagnetism (BIT240_1) , Electromagnetism and Special Relativity (FYS300_1) 5

Open for

Battery and Energy Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Biological Chemistry - Biotechnology - Bachelor's Degree Programme Civil Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering, Part-Time Electrical Engineering, Vocational Path - Bachelor's Degree Programme Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme, part-time Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme Energy and Petroleum Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Geosciences and Energy Resources - Bachelor in Engineering Environmental Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Mathematics and Physics - Bachelor's Degree Programme Medical technology - Bachelor in Engineering Medical Technology - Bachelor in Engineering - part time
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Advanced teacher education for level 8-13 in science Mathematics and Physics - Five Year Integrated Master's Degree Programme Mathematics - One-Year Programme Science and Technology - one-year programme

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Contact

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Course coordinator:

Alexander Karl Rothkopf

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mathematics and Physics

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1