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651-4006-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-ITET , D-ERDW , D-MAVT , D-MATH , D-PHYS
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Seismic Waves I

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Daniel Bowden, Dr. Scott Keating
This course was formerly hold in spring (FS). New in fall (HS) as of 2025.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:07

Abstract

Brief review of continuum mechanics and the seismic wave equation; P and S waves; reciprocity and representation theorems; eikonal equation and ray tracing; Huygens and Fresnel; surface-waves; normal-modes; seismic interferometry and noise; numerical solutions.

Objective

After taking this course, students will have the background knowledge necessary to start an original research project in quantitative seismology.

Resources

Literature

Shearer, P., Introduction to Seismology, Cambridge University Press, 1999. Aki, K. and P. G. Richards, Quantitative Seismology, second edition, University Science Books, Sausalito, 2002. Nolet, G., A Breviary of Seismic Tomography, Cambridge University Press, 2008.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Performance metric to 50% final exam, 50% exercises

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Seismic Waves I
  • Thu 10:15-13:00 (NO E 39)
3 h weekly

Offered In