Introduction To Classical Field Theory

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Electromagetic Theory, Fundamental Particles

Course Contents

Geometry of Minkowski Space, Principle of Least Action, Symmetries and conservation laws, Energy momentum tensor, Internal symmetry, Electromagnetic field, Lagrangian formalism in Electrodynamics, Four-vector formalism of Maxwell equations, Lagrange formalism in gauge fields, Yang-Mills Equations.

Weekly Schedule

1) Geometry of Minkowski Space
2) Principle of Least Action
3) Symmetries and conservation laws
4) Energy momentum tensor
5) Internal symmetry
6) Electromagnetic field
7) Lagrangian formalism in Electrodynamics
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Four-vector formalism of Maxwell equations
10) Four-vector formalism of Maxwell equations
11) Lagrange formalism in gauge fields
12) Lagrange formalism in gauge fields
13) Yang-Mills Equations
14) Yang-Mills Equations
15) Practice of the course
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade	40%
Number Percentage Semester Studies Midterm Examination 1 50% Quiz 5 50%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required