Physics and Materials

The aim of this in-depth module is to provide applied physics tools for materials characterization.
Four aspects will be covered:

electromagnetic waves
acoustic waves
structural dynamics
materials characterization


Theoretical bases and applications related to materials will be presented.

On completion of this module, students will have acquired skills in the physical characterization of materials.
This module is recommended, but not compulsory, for taking the "Applied Physics" in-depth module in S7, as well as for the MPI4.0 specialization.

Bac+2 electromagnetism courses
S5 mechanics courses

Part I: Electromagnetic waves This section presents electromagnetic waves as a tool for non-destructive testing and material characterization. After a general reminder of wave propagation and their interaction with matter, the presentation will focus on the different measurement methods (free space, waveguide, cavity) and the information they provide.

Part II. Acoustic waves In the introduction, we'll look at the many fields of application of elastic waves. From a theoretical point of view, the course will focus on the physics of sound waves in isotropic solids. From a practical and application point of view, the focus will be on ultrasonic non-destructive testing for materials characterization.

Part III: Structural dynamics
The aim of this part is to model the vibrations of a system with one or two degrees of freedom. This representation can, for example, be used to predict the behavior of a rotating machine unbalance, a vehicle suspension system or seismic instrumentation. Thanks to this section, the student will be able to set up the appropriate mechanical model and analyze the system's behavior.

Part IV: Characterization of materials
In this part, we focus on the relationship between mechanical stress and deformation. The aim is to acquire the physical characteristics and mathematical tools needed to calculate the deformations of a medium subjected to various loads (tensile, flexural, torsional).