WEEK 8 Minkowski space-time.
An introduction to special relativity by Asghar Qadir
Course Material
- WEEK 1 Historical background and fundamental concepts of special theory of relativity.
- WEEK 2 Galilean transformations.
- WEEK 3 Lorentz transformations. Lorentz transformations (for motion along one axis).
- WEEK 4 Length contraction, time dilation and simultaneity.
- WEEK 5 Velocity addition formulae.3-dimensional.
- WEEK 6 Introduction to 4-vector formalism. Lorentz transformations in the 4-vector formalism.
- WEEK 7 Lorentz and Poincare groups, introduction to classical mechanics.
- WEEK 8 Minkowski space-time.
- WEEK 9 Mid term paper
- WEEK 10 Null cone.
- WEEK 11 Four-Velocity
- WEEK 12 Four-Momentum.
- WEEK 13 Four-force
- WEEK 14 Application of special relativity to Doppler shift and Compton effect, aberration of light.
- WEEK 15 Particle scattering, binding energy.
- WEEK 16 Particle production and decay.
- WEEK 17 Special relativity with small acceleration.
- WEEK 18 Final Examination
- Chapters 18
- Department Mathematics
- Teacher
Dr. Tahir Nazir
