Learning outcomes of the course unit
The course aims to give fundamentals of electromagnetism and waves. The students will acquire the ability to solve elementary problems in these fields.
Prerequisites
Physics AB
Course contents summary
Magnetism and AC Currents
- The Magnetic Field
- Sources of the Magnetic Field
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Self- and Mutual Inductance
- Magnetic Fields in Matter
- Circuits with Transient Currents
- Elements of AC Circuits
Waves and Optics
- Waves
- Maxwell's Equations
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Geometrical Optics
- Diffraction
- Interference
- Polarization
Recommended readings
W.E. Gettys, F.J. Keller, M.J. Skove, Fisica classica e moderna 2. McGraw-Hill Libri Italia, Milano, 1998
NAME OF LECTURER
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2008/2009
YEAR OF STUDY: 2
SEMESTER: First semester
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5
CONTACT HOURS: 45
