PHYS 2216
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- Schedule of Classes - May 16, 2024 7:30PM EDT
- Course Catalog - May 16, 2024 7:07PM EDT
Classes
PHYS 2216
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.
Introduction to Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity, including Galilean and Lorentz transformations, the concept of simultaneity, time dilation and Lorentz contraction, the relativistic transformations of velocity, momentum and energy, and relativistic invariance in the laws of physics. At the level of An Introduction to Mechanics by Kleppner and Kolenkow.
When Offered Fall, Spring.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 1112 or PHYS 2207 or permission of instructor.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will not receive credit for both PHYS 1116 and PHYS 2216.
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR To Be Assigned
- Aug 26 - Oct 11, 2024
Instructors
Umrigar, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
If this class is full, refer to https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide for guidance.
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