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Fall 2023

Michael Kiessling

Course Description:

The course covers Newton's mechanics, Maxwell's electromagnetic field theory, and Einstein's special theory of relativity, with only a brief outlook on the general theory of relativity (that is offered by Prof. Tahvildar-Zadeh in its own course). The presentation is unlike in any textbook and contains as of yet unpublished results.

Textbook:

Prof. Kiessling's lecture notes will be handed out in class.

Prerequisites:

Advanced calculus / a desire to discover the mathematical secrets of the universe