Learning objectives
This course aims to give to the students the basic knowledge on electromagnetism, general properties of waves, in particular mechanical and electromagnetic waves and principles of geometric and wave optics.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Current and resistance-
DC circuits-
Magnetostatics-
Diamagnetism, paramagnetism and ferromagnetism-
Electromagnetic induction-
RL and LC circuits-
Maxwell equations-
Waves-
Electromagnetic waves-Geometrical optics-
Wave Optics.
Full programme
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Bibliography
G. Cantatore, L. Vitale, Gettys Fisica 2 (Elettromagnetismo, onde e ottica). McGraw-Hill Italia, Milano, 2010.
Halliday-Resnick-Walker, Fondamenti di Fisica Elettrologia, Magnetismo, Ottica – Ed. CEA.
Teaching methods
Slides and blackboard exercises
Assessment methods and criteria
The students who constantly attend the lessons and get a pass on the infra annum tests, can take a simplified final exam. The others will have to take a complete one which consists of a written and, if required, an oral test.
Other information
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