Electromagnetism and optics

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module FTEBAWT210 Semester: 1st and 2nd semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 48,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): 20,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Herbert Peremans Dirk Van Dyck Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester Contract restriction information: exam contract not possible 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Introductory Mechanics(1BA HI) Introductory Physics(secondary school) *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) The students should be able to understand the fundamental principles of electromagnetics and optics through the theory and examples presented during the lectures. They should be able to apply this knowledge in courses like electrotechnics, electronics, ¿ Also they should gain some familiarity with the scientific method: exploration, theory formulation and prediction. 3. Course content The first part, i.e. electrostatics, explains the concepts of charge, electric field (Gauss' law) and electric potential, and describes some applications of these concepts like "ink jet" printers, TV and computerdisplays. Next capacitance, electric current and resistance are treated. In addition, models for electric conduction in solid state materials, in particular semiconductors, are described. The third part treats the concept of magnetic fields including Ampere's law, Faraday's law and Lenz's law culminating in an analysis of the functioning of an electric motor/generator. Maxwell's laws are then shown to summarise all these subfields of electromagnetics. The last part analyses electromagnetic waves with reference to radio transmission/reception and as a stepping stone for the study of physical optics. In optics the concepts refraction, interference, diffraction and polarisation are introduced. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Exercise sessions Practical sessions 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation Closed book Open questions 6. Compulsory reading – study material Notes Additional material will be distributed through Blackboard 7. Recommended reading - study material Halliday, Resnick & Walker, Fundamentals of Physics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 27/09/2010 10:20 ilke.franquet