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Geophysics (Gravimetry and Geomagnetism)

Geophysik (Gravimetrie und Erdmagnetismus)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Paul Tackley, Prof. Dr. Andrew Jackson
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:36

Abstract

Treatment of fundamental aspects of geophysics in the areas of gravimetry and geomagnetism: methods and applications.

Objective

Treatment of fundamental aspects of geophysics in the areas of gravimetry and geomagnetism: methods and applications.

Content

Gravimetry: gravitation, Earth rotation, centrifugal force. Gravity, geoid, reference ellipsoid, normal gravity. Reduction of gravity measurements, gravity anomalies. Isostasy: models of Pratt, Airy, Vening Meinesz. Geomagnetism: geomagnetic fields of external and internal origin, dipole and non-dipole fields, diurnal variation, magnetic prospecting, magnetic anomalies. Rock magnetism, remanent magnetizations. Paleomagnetism: sample treatment, secular variation, geocentric axial dipole field, apparent polar wander curves, polarity reversals, magnetic stratigraphy.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script will be distributed.

Literature

W. Lowrie: Fundamentals of Geophysics, 1997. C. M. R. Fowler: The Solid Earth - An Introduction to Global Geophysics, 1990.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Geophysik
  • Tue 15:15-17:00 (CAB G 59)
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (CAB G 59)
4 h weekly

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