Fields and Waves (U04067)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : GEO-3-F&W

The course introduces a common framework to address diverse problems of Earth physics based on special cases of the telegraph equation. It describes its geophysical applications to fluid dynamics, and to gravity, magnetic, electrical, electromagnetic and seismic problems.

It initially provides a concrete illustration of the general properties of waves and fields using the analogy of fluid motion.

It extends the teaching of U00545 Physics 2A: Forces, Fields and Potentials to general features of waves and fields, and diffusive propagation in continuous media.

It extends the teaching of electricity and magnetism in Physics 2A and applies them to geophysical problems including microwave remote sesning and current flow in the Earth.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Seismology, Geodesy & Geomagnetism; Physics 2A: Forces, Fields and Potentials; Mathematical Methods 4/Applicable Maths 4; or Foundations of Mathematical Physics. Other students may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Organiser.

? Costs : None.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Earth Science, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Other subject areas

Meteorology, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Environmental Courses, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	12:00	KB
Lecture	Friday	11:10	12:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Familiarity with essential mathematical techniques.

Familiarity with concepts of classical physics applied to Earth problems.

Confidence in the conceptual framework of analysing waves of fields.

Appreciation of applying physical and mathematical techniques to diverse Earth problems.