PHYSICS II A - L

Academic Year 2019/2020 - 2° Year - Curriculum Curriculum unico
Teaching Staff: Salvatore TUDISCO
Credit Value: 9
Scientific field: FIS/01 - Experimental physics
Taught classes: 42 hours
Exercise: 45 hours
Term / Semester:
ENGLISH VERSION

Learning Objectives

he aim of the Course is to provide a conceptual-theoretical basis and the fundamental practical notions of electromagnetism. The course also provides a solid methodological basis for the resolution of real physical problems.


Course Structure

The module will give you a detailed understanding of the theory of electromagnetism, which is one of the cornerstones of classical physics. It shows how the essential parts of this theory can be summarised in Maxwell's four equations and the Lorentz force equation. It uses these to develop an understanding of a wide range of physical phenomena, from the behaviour of light to the electrical and magnetic properties of materials, and of a broad range of applications, ranging from astrophysics, through materials science and technology, to medicine and biology. The module will provide you with many opportunities to develop your ability in using advanced physics concepts and mathematical techniques (such as vector calculus) to describe aspects of the physical world and to find quantitative answers to problems.


Detailed Course Content

This course is comprised of the following units:

  • Unit 1: Selected Topics in Vector Calculus and Differential Equations
  • Unit 2: Electrostatics
  • Unit 3: Electronic Circuit Theory
  • Unit 4: Magnetism
  • Unit 5: Electromagnetic Induction
  • Unit 6: Maxwell's Equations
  • Unit 7: Optics
  • Unit 8: Special Relativity

Textbook Information

P. Mazzoldi, M. Nigro, C. Voci - Fisica Volume II (EdiSES)
E. Amaldi, R. Bizzarri, G. Pizzella - Fisica Generale
(Zanichelli Bologna)
D. Halliday R. Resnick J. Walker – Fondamenti di Fisica (vol II)
Elettrologia, Magnetismo e Ottica (testo introduttivo)
(Casa Editrice Ambrosiana CEA – Milano)
La Fisica di Berkeley 2. Vol. 1 e 2 - Elettricità e magnetismo. (Zanichelli)