Complements of Electromagnetisms and Optics
Code 390BB
Credits 3
Learning outcomes
Complements on Electromagnetism s and Optic for Geophysics
• Obiettivi formativi: Maxwell equations in vacuum. Wave equation, planar waves, polarization. Dipole radiation, spherical waves. Thermal radiation, Stefan-Boltzmann and Wien laws. Dielectric polarization, magnetization and Maxwell equations in matter. Polarization mechanisms, dielectric constant as a function of the frequency, dispersion, and refractive index. Snell and Fresnel laws, total internal reflection and Brewster angle. Introduction to geometrical optics and optical instruments. Diffraction and interference.
• Obiettivi formativi: Maxwell equations in vacuum. Wave equation, planar waves, polarization. Dipole radiation, spherical waves. Thermal radiation, Stefan-Boltzmann and Wien laws. Dielectric polarization, magnetization and Maxwell equations in matter. Polarization mechanisms, dielectric constant as a function of the frequency, dispersion, and refractive index. Snell and Fresnel laws, total internal reflection and Brewster angle. Introduction to geometrical optics and optical instruments. Diffraction and interference.