LEARNING OUTCOMES

After following this course the student will be able to understand the fundamental laws of physics and the main ideas of electromagnetism in vacuum. Particular importance is given to show  the usefulness and the limitations of modelling and approximation in the development of understanding of the physical world. 

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is providing the necessary bases for the comprehension of physical phenomena of electromagnetism and developing abilities to address in a quantitative and relational way simple problems. The course will allow to familiarise with the fundamental laws that allow the evaluation of electro-magnetic fields in simple configuration and to approach to the study of simple electical networks.

Teaching methods

The course foresees 40 hours of theoretical explanation and 20 hours of exercises guided by the lecturer or the tutor. All the contents are covered during the course, the usage of the suggested books is recommended. The final exam includes written and oral test.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Electrostatic: Coulomb's law and electric field, Gauss's law, potential energy and electric potential. Capacitor and capacity. Current and resistance, direct current circuit, RC circuit. Magneto-static: magnetic field, charge in an electro-magnetic field, Biot-Savart's law, Ampere's law, force between two conductors. Electro-magnetic induction, auto-induction, RL circuit, Maxwell's equations. Electro-magnetic waves (hints).z

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

R. A. Serway e J. W. Jewett, Principi di Fisica, Volume I e II, EdiSES, Napoli.
W. E. Gettys, F. J. Keller, M. J. Skove, Fisica classica e moderna, Volumi 1 e 2, McGraw Hill, Italia. D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker, Fondamenti di Fisica, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano.
R. Resnick, D. Halliday, K. S. Krane, Fisica 1 e 2, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano.
R. A. Serway e R. J. Beichner, Fisica per Scienze ed Ingegneria, EdiSES, Napoli. J.W. Jewett.

Exam Board

MATTEO SANGUINETI (President)

NICOLA MAGGIORE

VLADIMIR KULIKOVSKIY

ANDREA CELENTANO (President Substitute)

Teaching methods

The course foresees 40 hours of theoretical explanation and 20 hours of exercises guided by the lecturer or the tutor. All the contents are covered during the course, the usage of the suggested books is recommended. The final exam includes written and oral test.

Exam description

Written and oral test

Assessment methods

Written test: 2 electro-magneitms problems.

Oral test: written test discussion, verification of understaning of course contents.

Exam schedule