General physics: electromagnetism
Summary
Introduction to electromagnetism.
Content
Electromagnetism
Electrostatics, electric field and potential. Stationary electrical currents.
Magnetostatics.
Electrical and magnetic fields in condensed matter. Polarization and
magnetization of matter. Induction, DC motor, electrical circuits with direct
currents (DC) or alternating currents (AC).
Basic of Optics: reflection, refraction, lenses, interference, diffraction
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
General physics I, II
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Interpret important phenomena involving electromagnetic interactions
- Realize the beauty and internal consistency of Maxwell's equations
- Predict the consequences of Maxwell's equations in simple but important situations
- Choose to solve problems with static and time-dependent fields
- Manipulate differential operators (gradient, curl, divergence, laplacian)
- Contextualise conservation laws for physical quantities both in local and global form
Transversal skills
- Continue to work through difficulties or initial failure to find optimal solutions.
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra and exercises supervised in class
Assessment methods
Written test (120 min.)
Resources
Ressources en bibliothèque
- Fundamentals of Physics II : Electromagnetism, Optics, and Quantum Mechanics The Open Yale Courses English By (author) R. Shankar
- Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics 9th Edition by Raymond A. Serway (Author), John W. Jewett (Author)
- Introduction to Electrodynamics David J. Griffiths
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In the programs
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: General physics: electromagnetism
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: mandatory
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: General physics: electromagnetism
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: mandatory
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: General physics: electromagnetism
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: General physics: electromagnetism
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: mandatory
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