Department of Physics

Assam Engineering College

Syllabus for B.Tech 1st Semester:
(EE, CSE, ETE, IE)

Module Subtitle of the Topics in the Module No. of

No Module Lectures

Introduction to Gradient, Divergence

and Curl, Laplace’s and Poisson’s
equation for
electrostatic potential.
Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, 5
Inconsistency in Ampere’s law,
Introduction to Continuity equation,
I
Electromagnetism Displacement current, Maxwell’s
equations with significance.
Classification of magnetic materials:
Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism,
Ferromagnetism, Domain theory, 3
Hysteresis loop, Hysteresis loss, Soft
and Hard magnetic materials.

Aberration in lenses, Spherical and

Chromatic Aberration, Method of
minimization of Spherical and
Chromatic Aberration.
Interference of light by division of
wave front (brief discussion) & 7
II Optics
division of amplitude,
Interference due to reflected light in
plane parallel film, Interference in
variable thickness
(wedge shaped) film, Newton’s
rings.

Induced absorption spontaneous and

stimulated emission, Einstein’s
coefficients, population inversion,
Lasers, Fibre pumping, meta-stable state, principle
4
III Optics and of LASER, characteristics of a laser
Holography beam, Gas (He-Ne) laser, Solid state
(Nd:YAG) laser and semiconductor
laser, Applications of lasers.
Optical fibre - Principle and 5
 Structure, Propagation of light in
optical fibres, Numerical aperture
and angle of acceptance,
Classification of optical fibres –
Fiber optics materials, Single mode
and Multimode optical fibres, Step
Index and Graded Index optical
fibres, Losses in fibres, Optical fibre
communication system (Block
diagram only), Introduction to
Holography.
Wave nature of particles, Uncertainty
principle, Wave function and wave
packets, Time dependent & time
Quantum
IV independent Schrodinger equation, 5
Mechanics
Solution of Schrödinger’s equation
for one dimensional problem:
Particle in a box.
Free electron theory of metals,
Density of States, Fermi level,
Kronig Penny Model
(Qualitative) and origin of energy 5
bands: Metals, Semiconductors and
Solid, Insulators, Solar Cell,
Semiconductors LED, Hall effect.
V
and Properties of Superconductors;
Superconductivity Meissner effect, Critical Magnetic
Field, Isotope effect, Persistent
current, Magnetic levitation, Type-1 4
& Type-2 superconductors and their
comparison, BCS theory of
superconductivity (qualitative only).

Text Books:
1. Applied Physics for Engineers – Neeraj Mehta (PHI Learning Pvt. Limited)
2. A text Book of Engineering Physics – Dr. M.N. Avadhanulu and Dr. P.G. Kshirsagar
(S. Chand and Company Pvt. Limited)
Reference Books:
1. Introduction to Electrodynamics – D. J. Griffiths (Prentice Hall)
2. A Detailed text book of Engineering – Dr. S.P. Basavaraju (Subhas Stores, Bangalore)

List of Experiments in 1st Semester:

1. To find the Young’s Modulus of Elasticity of the material of a wire by Searle’s

apparatus.
2. To find the value of the acceleration due to gravity by using: Bar Pendulum.
 3. To determine the radius of curvature of the curved surface of the Plano convex lens or
the wavelength of the source of light by Newton’s Ring Method.
4. To determine the value of Mechanical Equivalent of heat, J by electrical method
(using Joule’s Calorimeter).
5. To find the Horizontal component of the Earth’s magnetic field by using
magnetometers.
6. To find the current flowing in an external circuit by using a potentiometer.
7. To find the powers of two given lenses (concave and convex), by using an optical
bench.

Course Outcomes:
➢ CO1: Apply the theoretical knowledge of electromagnetism and the fundamentals of
optics to solve engineering problems.

➢ CO2: Learn in detail the optical phenomena such as interference, diffraction and
polarization as well as basics of LASER and fibre optics as a fundamental tool of
contemporary science and technology.

➢ CO3: Learn in detail the fundamentals of quantum mechanics.

➢ CO4: Learn the basic properties of metals, semi-conductors and super conductors in
order to relate with engineering applications.

Programme outcomes:

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science,

engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of
complex engineering problems.
2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.