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Course: 2025/2026

Advanced Physics
(18517)
Bachelor in Mobile and Space Communications Engineering (Study Plan 2019) (Plan: 442 - Estudio: 217)


Coordinating teacher: SANTALLA ARRIBAS, SILVIA NOEMI

Department assigned to the subject: Physics Department

Type: Electives
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
PHYSICS
Objectives
Students should acquire the fundamentals of Optics. Understanding these basics will allow them in turn to acquire the skills necessary to apply the optical models to simple problems resolution. In particular, those corresponding to wave optics, geometrical optics and quantum optics (light as photons accumulation). Understand the basics of applications based on optics. Understand the basic phenomena involved in the interaction of light and matter.
Learning Outcomes
KOPT1: To know and understand in depth advanced technologies in a specific field of the degree, which constitute the state of the art in the area of study, including emerging trends and recent developments. KOPT2: To interpret scientific and technical information sources to deepen knowledge in a specific area related to engineering and information and communication technologies. SOPT1: To identify, assess their technical feasibility, and apply advanced tools, methodologies, and technological solutions used in the field of the course to develop algorithms or systems that integrate cutting_edge and innovative technologies. SOPT2: To apply analytical and design methodologies to solve advanced problems in the field of the elective course, and evaluate the performance and limitations of different technological approaches, proposing improvements and alternatives COPT1: To conceive and develop projects that integrate advanced knowledge and provide innovative solutions in the field of study.
Description of contents: programme
0. A brief history 1. Wave motion 2. Electromagnetic waves 3. The propagation of light 4. Geometrical optics 5. Interference and diffraction 6. Polarization 7. Quantum optics
Learning activities and methodology
-In the lectures the theoretical concepts previously described, will be discussed. - Given the advanced nature of the subject, when methodologically appropriate, problems solving and questions, similar to those of the exams, in order to: Identify the more important Optics and the light-matter interaction laws involved. Analyze the logic of the result obtained: orders of magnitude, relate the most important conclusions to other scientific and technological subjects involved in advanced optics - Tutorial sessions will be schedule throughout the course, available to students at will. These sessions must be requested in advance
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 50
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 50

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • E. HECHT, A. ZAJAC. OPTICS. Addison Wesley. ultima disponible
Additional Bibliography
  • GUENTHER, R.. Modern Optics. J. Wiley & Sons, N.Y.. Más reciente disponible
  • R. P. Feynman.. The Feynman Lectures on Physics. Millenium Edition. Basic Books. 2010

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.