The course contains an exposition of the fundamental principles and the main applications of classical electromagnetism and optics.
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.
- 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.
Traditional lectures at the blackboard. About 30% of the total time is devoted to exercises and problems.
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.
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
Ricevimento: The reception time is free, by email appointment. Dipartimento di Fisica, via Dodecaneso 33, 16146 Genova piano 7, studio 709 email: nicola.maggiore@ge.infn.it
NICOLA MAGGIORE (President)
DARIO FERRARO
NICCOLO' TRAVERSO ZIANI
FABIO CAVALIERE (President Substitute)
GIOVANNI RIDOLFI (President Substitute)
ANDREA AMORETTI (Substitute)
The class will start according to the academic calendar.
Written test with three exercises in three hours. Oral test, approximately 30 minutes.
Through the written exam, the student's ability to face and solve physics problems related to the topics addressed during the course will be evaluated. The oral test will evaluate the theoretical understanding of the above.
Teaching style: In presence
