Course Handout Physics
Course Handout Physics
The objective of this course is to obtain basic idea about various laws andunderstand different phenomena using principles of
physics. This knowledgewill be useful for the engineering students to understand the basic operatingprinciple of instruments
and techniques. The knowledge obtained can also beused to prepare various models and projects
Pre-Requisite -:
Detailed Syllabus:
Module# CO Topics Hours
Wave Optics: Concept of wave and wave equation,
Superposition ofwaves (two beam and multiple beam) and
interference, Huygen’s principle,Interference by division of
amplitude and division of wavefront, Theoryof Newton’s rings
1 CO-1 12
and its applications, Diffraction, Fraunhofer and
Fresneldiffraction, Fraunhofer’s diffraction from a single slit,
Theory of planediffraction grating, Determination of
wavelength of light with a planediffraction grating.
Vector Calculus: Gradient of scalar field, Divergence and curl
of vector field,Gauss divergence theorem and Stokes theorem
(statement only).Maxwell’s Equations: Gauss’s law in
electromagnetism, Faraday’s law ofelectromagnetic induction,
Ampere’s circuital law, Displacement current,Maxwell’s
2 CO-2 electromagnetic equations (integral and differential 11
form).Electromagnetic Waves: Electromagnetic Wave (EM)
equations - Freespace, Dielectric and conducting medium,
Transverse nature of EM wave,Electromagnetic wave in ionized
medium, Electromagnetic energy density,Poynting’s theorem
and Poynting’s vector.
ntroduction to Quantum Mechanics: Need of quantum
mechanics,Particle nature of radiation - Black body radiation
(no derivation),Photoelectric effect, Compton effect and pair
3 CO-3 6
production, Concept of de-Broglie’s matter waves, Phase and
group velocity, Heisenberg’s Uncertaintyprinciple with
applications.
Schr ̈odinger’s wave equation with applications: Concept of
wave functionψand interpretation of|ψ|2, Schr ̈odinger’s time-
dependent and time-independent equations, Probability
4 CO-4 current, Expectation values, Operatorsin quantum mechanics, 6
Eigen functions and Eigen values, Applications ofSchr ̈odinger’s
equation- Particle in one dimensional rigid box, Potentialbarrier
(emphasis on tunneling effect).
Laser: Radiation-matter interaction, Absorption of light,
Spontaneous andstimulated emission of light, Population
inversion, Types of Laser-SolidState Laser (Ruby), Gas Laser
5 CO-5 7
(He-Ne), Properties and applications of Laser.Optical Fiber:
Structure and Principle, Types of optical fiber,
Numericalaperture, Applications of optical fiber.
Total 42 Hours
Text Book
D. R. Joshi,Engineering Physics, 1stEdition, Tata McGraw-Hill Publication, 2017., ., .
Md. M. Khan and S. Panigrahi,Principle of Physics, Vol. I & II, Cambridge Univ. Press, ., .
Reference Book
A. Ghatak,Optics, Tata McGraw Hill., ., .
B. S. Agarwal,Optics, Kedar Nath Rama Nath & Co, ., .
S. Prakash,Electromagnetic Theory and Electrodynamics, Kedar Nath Ram Nath & Co, ., .
D. J. Griffith,Introduction to Electrodynamics, Pearson Education, ., .
R. Eisberg and R. Resnick,Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei & Particles, JohnWiley Publications, ., .
A. Beiser,Concept of Modern Physics, McGraw Hill., ., .
R. K. Gour and S. L. Gupta,Engineering Physics, Dhanpat Rai Publications., ., .
Online Reference Material(s):
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-04-quantum-physics-i-spring-2013/
http://www.ilectureonline.com/lectures/subject/PHYSICS
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115102026/
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/113104012/
Course Outcome:
CO-1 Analyze wave properties of light like interference and diffraction and apply them incommunications
Develop Maxwell’s equations from basic laws of electromagnetism and apply them tounderstand
CO-2
the properties of electromagnetic waves.
CO-3 Analyze wave-particle duality to understand radiation-matter interaction
Develop and apply Schr ̈odinger’s equations to diverse fields like bound particle, potentialbarrier
CO-4
etc
Investigate the basic principle, properties, operations and applications of laser & optical fibrein
CO-5
different fields like communication, industry, medicine, research etc.