GENERAL PHYSICS II
OVERVIEW
The course contains an exposition of the fundamental principles and the main applications of classical electromagnetism and optics.
AIMS AND CONTENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Basic understanding of the fundamental laws of electromagnetism, based on experimental facts. Role of electromagnetism and optics in other fields of science and technology. Capability of solving simple problems in this context.
AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understanding of the observational basis of classical electromagnetism and formulation of the relevant laws.
- Maxwell's equations in integral form from experimental evidences. Main applications.
- Maxwell's equation in differential form and their solutions.
- Wave equation from Maxwell's equations. Idea of elecromagnetic wave and connections with optics.
- Solution of simple problems electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetic induction, geometrical optics and wave optics.
Teaching methods
Traditional lectures at the blackboard. About 30% of the total time is devoted to exercises and problems.
SYLLABUS/CONTENT
Electrostatics in empty space: electric field and electric potential. Systems of conductors. Electrostatics in the presence of dielectric media. Stationary electric currents. Kirchoff's laws. RC circuit. Stationary magnetic field in empty space. Time-dependent electric and magnetic fields. Maxwell equations. Electromagnetic waves: spectrum, energy, sources. Releftion and transmission. Interference and diffraction.
RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY
D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, third edition (1998, Benjamin Cummings)
W.E. Gettys, F.J. Keller, M.J.Skove, Fisica 2, Mc Graw Hill
TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD
Ricevimento: The students may contact the teacher at any time, for discussions, clarifications of the lectures, suggestions for the solution of problems. A preliminary contact via e-mail is suggested.
Exam Board
GIOVANNI RIDOLFI (President)
NICODEMO MAGNOLI (President Substitute)
FABIO CAVALIERE (President Substitute)
FABRIZIO PARODI (Substitute)
LESSONS
Teaching methods
Traditional lectures at the blackboard. About 30% of the total time is devoted to exercises and problems.
LESSONS START
The class will start according to the academic calendar.
EXAMS
Exam description
Written test with three exercises in three hours. Oral test, approximately 30 minutes.
Exam schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2021 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
| 09/07/2021 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
| 14/09/2021 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Teaching style: In presence