Dynamics & Relativity (PHYS7200)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2021
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
PHYS2100, PHYS2101
Prerequisite
The equivalent of (MATH1052 or MATH1071) + PHYS1001 + PHYS1002 + Permission of Head of School
Assessment methods
Assignments and examination
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
Introduction to Lagrangian & Hamiltonian mechanics including elementary treatment of chaos in Hamiltonian systems. Calculus of variations, constraints, generalised coordinates, geometrical methods. Introduction to Special Relativity including relativistic particle mechanics.
