PHYS 2216

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PHYS 2216
Introduction to Special Relativity

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Introduction to Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity, including Galilean and Lorentz transformations, the concept of simultaneity, time dilation and Lorentz contraction, the relativistic transformations of velocity, momentum and energy, and relativistic invariance in the laws of physics. At the level of An Introduction to Mechanics by Kleppner and Kolenkow.


Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 PHYS 1112 or PHYS 2207 or permission of instructor. Corequisites: None.

Forbidden Overlaps REF-FA25 PHYS 1116, PHYS 2216

Distribution Requirements (OPHLS-AG)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 10165 PHYS 2216   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Oct 10, 2025

    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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