Programme

Dynamics of systems of material points
- systems of material points. Internal and external forces
- First cardinal equation for systems dynamics
- Center of mass and its motion
- Conservation of momentum
- Collisions (brief notes)
- Moment of a force and angular momentum
- Second cardinal equation for systems dynamics
- Conservation of angular momentum
- Koenig theorems

Rigid body dynamics
- Definition of rigid body and its properties
- Continuous bodies. Density and center of mass
- Rigid body kinematics. Angular velocity
- Rigid body dynamics. Rotations around a fixed axis
- Moment of inertia
- Huygens-Steiner theorem
- Compound pendulum
- Rolling motion
- Equilibrium for a rigid body

Introduction to electromagnetism
- Electric charge and Coulomb's law
- Electrostatic field
- Flux of a vector field and Gauss's law
- Electric potential
- Conductors and capacitors
- Stationary electric currents
- Ohm's law
- Magnetic interactions
- Lorentz force
- Magnetic force on current carrying conductors
- Magnetic field generated by a current
- Gauss's law for the magnetic field
- Ampere's law
- Dielectric and magnetic properties of materials (brief notes)

Core Documentation

- P. Mazzoldi, M. Nigro, C. Voci, "Elementi di Fisica. Vol. II: Elettromagnetismo", terza edizione, Edises, Napoli

(*) Notes on selected arguments are also available on the course website

Reference Bibliography

For further studies the following is suggested: - R. P. Feynman, "La Fisica di Feynman", volumes 1 and 2 (freely available at http://feynmanlectures.info/)

Type of delivery of the course

Face-to-face teaching; additional material such as handouts and videos available on the course website.

Attendance

 Attendance is optional but highly recommended.

Type of evaluation

The exam consists of a written test, which includes closed-ended questions, open-ended problems and open-ended theory questions, and of an oral interview.

Programme

Electromagnetism:
- Electric charge and Coulomb's law
- Electrostatic field
- Vector field flux and Gauss's law: application to the electric field
- Electrostatic potential
- Conductors and Capacitors
- Stationary electric current
- Ohm's law
- Introduction to magnetic interactions
- Lorentz force
- Magnetic force on electric currents
- Magnetic fields by electric currents
- Vector field flux and Gauss's law: application to the magnetic field
- Ampere's Theorem
- Electric (dielectric) and magnetic properties of matter

Core Documentation

P. Mazzoldi, M. Nigro, C. Voci, "Elementi di Fisica. Elettromagnetismo. Onde", 2nd ed., Edises, 2008.

Reference Bibliography

R. Feynman, R.B. Leighton, M. Sands, "The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Volume II: Mainly Electromagnetism and Matter", Addison-Wesley, 1964. https://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/II_toc.html

Type of delivery of the course

On-site lessons; additional supportive material is uploaded to the course website.

Attendance

Class attendance is not mandatory but highly recommended.

Type of evaluation

The assessment consists of (i) a written examen with tests, problems and questions, and (ii) an oral exam.