COURSE SYLLABUS Special Relativity 7.5 credits Speciell relativitetsteori First cycle, F0044T Version Autumn 2008 Sp 1 - Spring 2009 Sp 4Autumn 2009 Sp 1 - Spring 2010 Sp 4Autumn 2010 Sp 1 - Spring 2011 Sp 4Autumn 2011 Sp 1 - Autumn 2011 Sp 1Autumn 2011 Sp 2 - Spring 2012 Sp 4Autumn 2012 Sp 1 - Spring 2014 Sp 4Autumn 2014 Sp 1 - Spring 2016 Sp 4Autumn 2016 Sp 1 - Spring 2021 Sp 4Autumn 2021 Sp 1 - Spring 2022 Sp 4Autumn 2022 Sp 1 - Present Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2022 Sp 1 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first. Education level First cycle Grade scale G U 3 4 5 Subject Physics Subject group (SCB) Physics Entry requirementsIn order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language + Swedish upper secondary school courses Physics 2, Mathematics 4 or Mathematics E. More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on final school grades or Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test.Course Aim After completing the course you should: Know and understand fundamental notions in relativity. Be able to describe events four-dimensional spacetime. Have an insight into how relativity is used in research and technical applications.Contents Spacetime, the concept invariance, inertial systems, principles of relativity, the Michelson-Morley experiment, time dilation, length contraction, lightcones, introduction to general relativity and curved spacetime.Realization Each course occasion´s language and form is stated and appear on the course page on Luleå University of Technology's website. Web-based course with reading assignments, interactive problems and examination assignments. Teacher available for questions and supervision through the course homepage.Examination If there is a decision on special educational support, in accordance with the Guideline Student's rights and obligations at Luleå University of Technology, an adapted or alternative form of examination can be provided. Continuous web-examination by assigned problems and project work.Transition terms 2113ExaminerJohan HanssonLiterature. Valid from Autumn 2008 Sp 1 Spacetime Physics 2nd ed, E.F. Taylor/J.A. Wheeler (W.H. Freeman, 1992). Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Engineering Sciences and MathematicsModules CodeDescriptionGrade scaleCrStatusFrom periodTitle 0001AssignmentG U 3 4 57.50MandatoryS08 Study guidanceStudy guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.Syllabus establishedby Department of Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering 23 Nov 2007Last revisedby Niklas Lehto, Programme Director 14 Feb 2022