4.5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP + 2,0 OT , Cód. 938013.
Lecturer
- Carla Alexandra de Castro Carvalho e Silva (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Students should have acquired such concepts as the physical principles associated with the Theory of Light, the electromagnetic spectrum and chromatic properties of an object as well as the fundamental concepts of Optics that enable them to understand the behaviour of mirrors and lenses.
Program
1- Wave phenomena: waves and particles.
2- Light properties and
propagation. Colour analysis.
3- Fundamentals and basic laws of
Geometric Optics.
4- Light refraction. Spherical lenses.
5- Light reflection.
Evaluation Methodology
Laboratory assignments worth 2 grade points out of a 0-20 scale.
Mid-term written test during the normal examination season (worth a total of 18 grade points).
Bibliography
- Silva, C. (0). Sebenta de Física 2. Acedido em 3 de junho de 2012 em http://www.e-learning.ipt.pt/course/view.php?id=868
Teaching Method
Lectures. Theoretical/practical classes including laboratorial practice. Experimental work in the physics laboratory.
Software used in class
