Learning objectives
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 unit content
Magnetism and AC Currents <br />- The Magnetic Field <br />- Sources of the Magnetic Field <br />- Electromagnetic Induction <br />- Self- and Mutual Inductance <br />- Magnetic Fields in Matter <br />- Circuits with Transient Currents <br />- Elements of AC Circuits <br /><br />Waves and Optics <br />- Waves <br />- Maxwell's Equations <br />- Electromagnetic Waves <br />- Geometrical Optics <br />- Diffraction <br />- Interference <br />- Polarization <br /><br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
W.E. Gettys, F.J. Keller, M.J. Skove, Fisica classica e moderna 2. McGraw-Hill Libri Italia, Milano, 1998
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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