Training Manual . - Tomsk, TPU, 2011. 36 s. The textbook discusses the main issues of the special theory of relativity, gives explanations of the basic laws of atomic and nuclear physics .. Methodical instructions for solving typical problems are given, as well as tasks for independent solving. The manual was prepared at the Department of General Physics of FTI TPU, according to the program of the physics course of higher technical educational institutions . Conforms to the innovation policy of TPU, aimed at activating scientific thinking and cognitive activity of students. Designed for interuniversity use by students of technical specialties of full-time and distance forms of education .