University of Liege | Version française
Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
PHYS2008-1  Electromagnetism and optics
Duration :  45h Th, 25h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in physics, 2nd yearToute l'année7
Holder(s) :  Serge Habraken, John Martin
Language :  French language
Course contents :  The course is divided in two parts:
  • Geometrical and physical optics
  • Electromagnetism
Electromagnetism : electrostatics, magnetostatics, electrodynamics and Maxwell's equations, conservation laws and electromagnetic radiation.
Course objective :  The aim of the course consists in teaching the electomagnetism and physical + geometrical optics based on Maxwell equations.
Prerequisites :  Physics and Mathematics learned during 1st Bachelor
Workshops :  See next section
Organization :  The course about optics is organized during the 1st period and is combined with 2nd bac chimists.
Theory: 20h
Lab and training sessions: 10+5h

The course about electromagnetism is organized during the 2nd period.
Theory: 25h
Training sessions: 10h
Written notes :  Optics:
Note book and slide copies are available (pdf files).
Additonal syllabus about geometrical optics


Electromagnetism :
A copy (and the pdf file) of the slides are available.
Assessment :  Electromagnetism :
A written exam on exercices (35%) and an oral exam on theoretical concepts/global comprehension (65%) are organized in June and August.

Optics:
A written exam takes place at the end of the 1st period.

A second session of exam (written) is organized in Aug/Sept.
Lab reports are quoted. The quotation is taken into account at a level of 25% of the global total.
Contacts :  Professors:
Electromagnetism: John Martin I.P.N.A.S., Bât. B15, Sart Tilman, Tel: 04/366 28 64 - Fax: 04/366 28 84 - e-mail: jmartin@ulg.ac.be
Physical Optics: Serge HABRAKEN, Physics, Building B5a - Sart Tilman, Tél: 04/366.36.49, e-mail: shabraken@ulg.ac.be Secretary: Mme Christine Renson, Tél: 04/366.36.14
Support : D. Fontaine, Physique B5 - local ?/ tél : 04/366.3762 e-mail : dfontaine@ulg.ac.be


imageHome
imageSearch by Faculty
imageSearch by teacher
imageSearch by course code and title

Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs - Contact : Monique Marcourt, General Director for Education and Training - Developed by SEGI