Geophysics Special Subjects

The course aims at bringing the students understanding of wave theory to a higher level and teaches them to analyze and evaluate geophysical methodologies in terms of the underlying theory. The course treats in a systematic way the unification of different types of wave equations, decomposition, reciprocity and representation theorems. Moreover, it is explained how these concepts underlie a number of current advanced geophysical methods, such as seismic interferometry, time-lapse seismic, internal multiple elimination, beam forming, surface waves, etc. (these subjects may change from year to year, hence the name Geophysics Special Subjects). The students are required to select a paper from the current geophysical literature, analyze and evaluate it, and discuss it via an oral presentation with the lecturer and their fellow students.