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Title: M321, Electromagnetism
Institution: Murdoch University, Australia

Level:
Degree, postgraduate, diploma.

Description:
The electromagnetic spectrum extends from low frequency radio waves through to very high energy gamma rays of cosmic origin, with frequencies spanning 22 orders of magnitude. Remarkably, Maxwell's equations set no limit on frequency and can be used to describe phenomena related to any part of this spectrum.

Hence, after a brief review of vibrations, waves, physical optics and the origin of Maxwell's equations this course will address topics including relativistic kinematics and covariant form of Maxwell's equations; propagation of EM waves in vacuum and dielectric media, Fresnel's equations; radiation, interaction of quantum systems with radiation, lasers; RF, microwaves, waves through plasmas and the ionosphere; superconductivity; optoelectronics, optical fibres, non-linear effects.

Applications of these topics in areas such as astronomy, y-ray and infrared telescopes, communications and optical computers will be discussed.

Assessment is by assignments, laboratory report and final examination.
Prerequisites: M151 Physics for Science and Engineering, M211 Quantum Theory. M221 Electronics is recommended.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics)
Postgraduate Diploma in Physics
Bachelor of Science in Physics.


Languages:
English

Media and methods employed: Face-to-face tutorials, telephone tutorials, audio cassettes, video cassettes.
Specially written materials, including guides for self-paced study, supported where possible and where appropriate by audio and video cassette tapes, special audio-visual equipment, face-to-face tutoring, telephone tutoring.

Administrative information:
This is a 1 semester course (15 weeks). It is a 3 point course.
Murdoch University is a member of WADEC (the Western Australian Distance Education Consortium). Copyright in all external mode course materials is held by Murdoch University and enquiries regarding access to, or purchase of, materials should be addressed in the first instance to the Director of External Studies, Murdoch University.

Classification:
070430 PHYSICS
060227 ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Date: 21 December 1995 bb
Source: 1996 Handbook & Calendar

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