italian version

Aims :

Basic knowledge of electro-magnetism, waves, wave-particles, optics and of the mathematical, logical and formal tools used to treat those subjects.

Topics :

Electric, gravitational and magnetic fields in vacuum. Direct current electrical circuits, resistance, capacity, power supplier. Magnetic moment.
Time varying fields. Induction, self- inductance, mutual inductance. Alternate current circuits. The oscilloscope.
Electric and magnetic fields in the matter.
Maxwell equations in vacuum, in the matter, with steady and time-varying fields.
Oscillations and waves. Superposition, Huygens and Fourier laws. Wave velocity. Bel, dB. Octaves. Beating. Phase velocity and group velocity. Standing waves. Doppler effect. The wake. Diffraction and diffusion. Beams. Many sources interference and diffraction. Bragg diffraction. Refraction, reflection, total reflection. Wave/particle duality.
Lenses. Thin lens approximation. Linear and angular magnifying powers. Resolution power, limit of useful magnification, chromatic aberration.

Textbooks :

G.Albertini. Appunti di elettromagnetismo, ottica e onde. Ed.Pitagora

Exam :

Written test, followed by an optional oral exam.

Tutorial session :

Tuesday 18.30 - 20.00