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Electromagnetism and optics
PHS2062
Synopsis
Electromagnetism and optics fundamentally underpin such modern communication technologies as radio, cellular phones, GPS, Wi-Fi, laser and optical fibres.
1. Electromagnetism: classical electromagnetic theory; Maxwell's equations; Gauss's law; Faraday's law; Ampere-Maxwell law; electric and magnetic fields in vacuum; electrodynamics.
2. Optics: geometric ray tracing; optical cavities; electromagnetic waves; Gaussian beam propagation; multiple-beam interference; polarisation; birefringence.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty
- School of Physics and Astronomy
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (7)
- Advanced engineering mathematicsENG2005
- Multivariable calculusMTH2010
- Multivariable calculus (advanced)MTH2015
- Differential equations with modellingMTH2032
- Mathematical modellingMTH2040
- Physics for engineeringPHS1002
- Fields and quantum physicsPHS1022
What it unlocks (2)
- Experimental physicsPHS3000
- Classical dynamics and field theoryPHS3201
Offerings (1)
- Second semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS
Listed in 4 areas of study
- AstrophysicsAstrophysics elective units
- PhysicsLevel 2 units
- PhysicsLevel 2 and level 3 units
- PhysicsLevel 2 and 3 units