Classical Field Theory

Course Information

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Lecture Description

1. Covariant formulation of special relativity (Lorentz transformations and the Lorentz group, Minkowski geometry and Lorentz tensors, relativistically covariant formulation of mechanics and Maxwell’s theory)
2. Relativistic classical field theory (Lagrangian formulation and action principle, Noether’s theorem and the energy–momentum tensor, scalar and vector fields)
3. (Possibly) selected remarks on gravitation and relativity theory

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