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This document outlines the course objectives, topics, and expected outcomes for an Engineering Physics course. The course covers topics in mechanics, quantum physics, nanophysics, lasers, electromagnetic waves, optical fibers, and contemporary issues. The objectives are to understand fundamental physics concepts and laws, learn applications in emerging fields like nanoscience and optics, and improve problem solving skills. The course involves 9-12 hours per unit on various physics subjects and includes 4 hours of lectures on contemporary topics and guest lectures. Recommended textbooks cover classical mechanics, quantum physics, lasers, electromagnetism, and nanotechnology.

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PHY LTP; 4

Engineering Physics
1001 CREDITS

Objective
General Physics is a course for the students to learn the basics of physics for
engineering and to understand the concepts to explore natural phenomenon,
experimentation and contemporary issues . The course will train the students to
understand the real world scientific phenomena.

Expected outcome
 To understand the fundamental laws of physics and appreciate natural sciences.
 To know the concepts and phenomena in the fields of lasers, nano-science,
electromagnetic wave and optical fibres.
 To improve problem solving skills by conceptual approach
 To explore the theories of physics to intuitive concepts.

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Unit Topics
Hrs
1 Mechanics
Newton’s laws, Applying Newton’s law, Fundamental Forces
and Friction, Gravity, Work and energy, conservation laws,
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Torque and Angular momentum, Impulse, Fixed axis rotation, a,b,e
Dynamics of fixed axis rotation, Rigid body motion and
examples – Problem solving.
2 Quantum Physics: Failure of classical mechanics, Planck’s
law (qualitative), quantum concept, de Broglie waves and
properties, Heisenberg Uncertaint y Principle, Wave function,
and Schrodinger equation ( time dependent & independent). 9 a,b
Particle in a 1-D box (Eigen Value and Eigen Functi on),
Tunneling Effect (Qualitative), Scanning Tunneling
Microscope, Problem solving.
3 Nanophysics: Introduction - atom-molecule-solid, Nano-
materials, Moore’s law, Properties of Nano -materials, Quantum
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confinement, Quantum well, wire & dot, Carbon Nano -tubes,
Applications of nanotechnology in industry, Problem solving. a,b,j
4 Laser : Laser Characteristics, Einstein Coefficient & its
significance, Population inversion, Two, three & four level
s ystems, Pumping schemes, Threshold gain coefficient,
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Components of laser , He-Ne, CO 2 , direct & indirect bandgap a,b,e
semiconductor, semiconducting laser and their engineering
applications , Problem solving.

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5. Electromagnetic wave and Optical fibres: Physics of
Divergence, Gradient and C url, Maxwell Equations
(Qualitative), EM waves, EM -Wave Equation (Derivation),
Light propagation through fibers, Acceptance angle, Numerical a,b,d
Aperture, Types of fibers - step index, graded index, si ngle 9 ,e
mode & multimode, Attenuation, D ispersion-intermodal and
intramodal. Laser diode(source), P IN diode(photo d etector),
Applications of fiber optics in industry- Endoscopy, Problem
solving.
6 Contemporary Topics & Guest Lectures 4 j,k

Text Books
1. Classical Mechanics, Herbert Goldstein , 3 r d Edition, Addison - Wesley,
(2002).
2. Mechanics, Keith R. Symon, 3 r d Edition, Addison - Wesley, (1971)
3. Concepts of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser et al., Sixth Editi on, Tata
McGraw Hill (2013).
4. Laser Fundamentals, William T. Silfvast, Cambridge Universit y Press
(2008).
5. Introduction to Electrodynamics, D. J. Griffith, 3 r d Edition (2013).
6. Fiber Optic Communication Technology, Djafar K. Mynbaev and
Lowell L.Scheiner, Pearson ( 2011)

Reference Books

1. Modern Physics, Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Mosses, Curt A.


Moyer, Cengage learning [ 3 r d Indian Edition], 2010
2. Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, John R. Taylor, Chris D.
Zafiratos and Michael A. Dubson, PHI Learning Private Ltd., 2011
3. Modern Physics, Kenneth Krane, Wiley Indian Edition, 2010
4. Modern Physics, Stephen T. Thornton and Andrew Rex, Cengage
Learning, First Indian Reprint, 2008
5. The Essential Understandings of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, T.
Pradeep, Tata McGraw Hill, 2007

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6. Laser S ystems and Applications, Nit yanand Choudhary and Richa
Verma, PHI Learning Private Ltd., 2011
7. Lasers: Principles and Applications, J. Wilson and J.F.B. Hawkes,
Prentice Hall (2003)
8. Lasers and Optical Instrumentation, S. Nagabhushana and B.
Sathyanarayana, I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2010
9. Electromagnetic Waves, R. Shevgaonkar, 1 s t Edition (2005)
10. Principles of Electromagnetics, Matthew N.O. Sadiku (Fourth Edition),
Oxford (2010)
11. Introduction to Fiber Optics, Ajoy Ghatak and K. Thyagarajan,
Cambridge University Press, 2010.
12. Introduction to Nano Technology, Charles P Poole Jr., Frank J Owens,
Willey Publication.
13. Advanced Physics, M. Nelkon, P. Parker, 7 t h Edition
14. Fundamental Physics, Halliday – Resnick, 8 t h Edtion, Weiley (2009)
15. Nano: The Essentials, T. Pradeep, McGraw Hill (2008)

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