HAH803P Wave physics and propagation (4 ECTS)
Presentation
Description :
This TU provides an overview of waves. This course will cover :
Different types of waves: electromagnetic, acoustic and ultrasonic waves... Dispersion relations, energy transport, interference. Wave equations. Propagation of plane and spherical waves. Interfaces: continuity conditions, reflection, transmission, face-parallel plates, stratified media. Surface waves. Diffraction: Fresnel and Fraunhoffer approximations, near field, far field. Elastic and inelastic scattering. Spatial and temporal coherence.
Propagation in heterogeneous media: types of media heterogeneity. Single and multiple scattering. Acoustics of simple and complex media. Effects of viscoelasticity on ultrasound. Biomedical applications.
Objectives :
Master the interactions of electromagnetic and ultrasonic waves with matter, such as the human body.
Hourly volumes :
CM : 20 h
TD : 16 h
TP : 0 h
Field : 0 h
Prerequisites :
L3 in science or health.
Recommended prerequisites :
R.A.S
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Assessment of knowledge :
Written final examination
Contact
Co-ordinator: T. Cloitre- L2C, D. Laux- IES, UM
Administrative contact(s): Claudie Fabry