| 2.- Elementary theory of fields |
1.- Introduction and concept of field. Types of fields
2.- Gradient of a scalar field.
3.- Circulation of a vector field.
4.- Flow and divergence of a vector field.
Gauss' theorem. Solenoidal fields.
5.- Curl of a vector field. Stokes' theorem. Conservative fields. |
| 4.- Waves |
1.- Types of wave. Wave interference. Diffraction, reflection and refraction of waves.
2.- Wave phenomena.
3.- Doppler effect.
4.- Introduction to ocean waves. |
| 6.- Basic properties of the sea water. |
1. Mechanical properties: density, viscosity, surface tension and compressibility.
2. Thermal properties: changes of phase, specific and latent heats, thermal conductivity and thermal dilatation.
3. Electromagnetic properties: conductivity and refraction index. |
