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Special Relativity PHYS 313 (3)
A detailed presentation of Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity and how it revolutionized physics. Topics covered include: constancy of the speed of light, Lorentz transformations, time dilation, length contraction, relativistic paradoxes, space-time diagrams, relativistic particle kinematics and dynamics, electromagnetism as a relativistic phenomenon, and an introduction to general relativity. Prerequisite: PHYS 121 or 126 or 141 (or PHYS 102 with a minimum grade of B); MATH 232 or 240; both with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| D100 |
Gopolang Mohlabeng |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
| D101 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |