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This entry is from Winter semester 2019/20 and might be obsolete. No current equivalent could be found.

Phys-302 — Classical Field Theory and Statistical Physics
(dt. Klassische Feldtheorie und statistische Physik)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (5 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS), Lern- and Leistungskontrollen gemäß Lehrveranstaltungskommentar,
270 hours
Credit points,
formal requirements		 9 CP
Course requirement(s): Admission to the module examination can be made dependent on successful assessments.
Examination type: Written examination. A resit can be taken as oral examination.
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Physik.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each winter semester
Person in charge of the module's outline k.A.

Contents

Classical field theory and special relativity:

Relativistic kinematics and dynamics, electrostatics (boundary value problems, Green functions), magnetostatics, Maxwell's equations, conservation laws, electromagnetic radiation and waves, relativistic formulation of electrodynamics.

Classical thermodynamics and statistical physics:

Thermodynamic concepts and basic postulates, main laws of thermodynamics (energy, entropy); elements of probability theory, ensembles, Gibbs entropy, ideal gas.


Qualification Goals

Students learn the basics of theoretical-mathematical description of physical phenomena of electrodynamics and heat. Students will be able to independently apply the mathematical principles of physical model building and the methods of classical field theory and thermodynamics/statistical physics. The module serves to establish and expand general mathematical-analytical skills.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Physik.

When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Physics.

Die Wahlmöglichkeit des Moduls ist durch seine Klassifikation als Theoriemodul aus dem Bachelor Physik (TB) beschränkt.


Recommended Reading

  • see (current) course catalog



Please note:

This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2019/20. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:

  • Winter 2016/17
  • Summer 2018
  • Winter 2018/19
  • Winter 2019/20
  • Winter 2020/21 (no corresponding element)
  • Summer 2021 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2021/22 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2022/23 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2023/24 (no corresponding element)

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