Wave, optical and modern physics

lbir1221  2021-2022  Louvain-la-Neuve

Wave, optical and modern physics
5.00 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Bertrand Bruno;
Language
French
Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Content
Part 1: Mechanical waves
  1. Aspects of mechanical waves
  2. The particular case of sound waves
Part 2: Geometrical optics and  physical optics
  1. Geometrical optics, reflection and refraction
  2. Geometrical optics, Lenses and optical instruments
  3. Electromagnetic waves
  4. Physical optics, polarization and 1D interferometry
  5. Physical optics, Diffraction and interference grating
Part 3: Modern Physics
  1. Introduction to special relativity
  2. Introduction to quantum physics
  3. Nuclear physics, notions of radioactivity
Bibliography
Physique - Volume 3 : Ondes, optique et physique moderne, Harris Benson, Editions de Boeck
Faculty or entity
AGRO


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Bioengineering