Description

Theory
2

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Cristiano Simões Abreu

Contents

1. Oscillatory motion
1.1. Simple harmonic motion (SHM)
1.2. Damped oscillations
1.3. Forced Oscillations

2. Mechanical Waves
2.1. Introduction: what is a wave
2.2. Wave types
2.3. Unidimensional progressive waves
2.4. Linear wave equation
2.5. Wave superposition and interference
2.6. Harmonic wave superposition and interference
2.7. Stationary waves
2.8. Sound waves

3. Electromagnetic Waves
3.1. Maxwell's equations
3.2. Differential operators
3.3. Wave equations
3.4. Wave equations solutions
3.5. Energy, intensity and power
3.6. Radiation Moment and Pressure
3.7. Wave-Particle duality
3.8. Electromagnetic Spectra
3.9. Radiation sources
3.10. Radiation-matter interaction

4. Optics
4.1. Geometric optics
4.1.1. Reflection and Refraction
4.1.2. Refraction index
4.1.3. Snell?s law
4.1.4. Total internal reflection
4.1.5. Dispersion
4.2. Transmittance, Reflectance and absorbance
4.3. Optical fibers
4.4. Interference
4.5. Diffraction

Learning Outcomes

The course unit "Vibrations and Waves" (VIBON) focuses on the study of harmonic oscillatory motion, the characterization and quantification of mechanical and electromagnetic waves and their applications, as well as the mathematical description of phenomena related to the propagation of light and sound. The course of VIBON aims to provide students with knowledge for the understanding of acoustic and optical phenomena observed in everyday life, including applications in various areas of knowledge, from telecommunications to Medicine. The course of VIBON aims to provide students with knowledge of the Physics of Waves, consolidating and deepening fundamental concepts of classical Physics, and aims to reinforce technical and scientific skills in Electrical and Computer Engineering. On the other hand, this course aims to develop the student's capacity for reasoning, analyzing and applying knowledge when solving real problems, in a logical and structured way. Particular emphasis will be given to the understanding of physical concepts and the relationships between physical quantities, avoiding the simple memorization of mathematical expressions. The experimental component of VIBON will allow to highlight the experimental aspects of the Physics of Waves, to better understand the theoretical concepts.