Electromagnetism
Objectives
Theoretical lectures are meant to the fundamental understanding of laws and concepts of Electromagnetism and their applications to the resolution of real problems. In laboratory demonstration, emphasis is given to the experimental methods of Physics, to metrology and scientific reporting.
General characterization
Code
10519
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Paulo Manuel Assis Loureiro Limão Vieira
Hours
Weekly - 6
Total - 76
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
Classical Mechanics
Vectors and maths
Bibliography
Halliday, Resnick and Walker,Fundamental of Physics, International edition, 6th Edition. Wiley.
Teaching method
2 Weekly lectures (T) each lasting 1:30H.
1 weekly problem solving lecture (TP1 & TP2) lasting 1:00H.
1 weekly laboratory demostration (P1-P5) lecture lasting 2:00H.
Evaluation method
Available soon
Subject matter
1. Electric charge
2. Electric Fields and Gaussian Law
3. Electrical potential
4. Electrical capacity
5. Current, resistance and Circuits
6. Magnetic fields
7. Magnetic fields due to currents
8. Induction and inductance
9. Introduction to AC circuits
10. Magnetism in Matter and Maxwell Equations