PHY 1701 Engineering Physics

Course code Course title L T P J C
PHY1701 Engineering Physics 3 0 2 0 4
Pre-requisite Physics of 12th standard or equivalent Syllabus version

V.2.1
Course Objectives:
To enable the students to understand the basics of the latest advancements in Physics viz., Quantum Mechanics,
Nanotechnology, Lasers, Electro Magnetic Theory and Fiber Optics.
Expected Course Outcome:

1. To understand the dual nature of radiation and matter.
2. To apply Schrodinger’s equations to solve finite and infinite potential problems.
3. To apply quantum ideas at the nanoscale.
4. To apply quantum ideas for understanding the operation and working principle of optoelectronic devices.
5. To analyze the Maxwell’s equations in differential and integral form.
6. To classify the optical fiber for different Engineering applications.
7. To apply concept of Lorentz Transformation for Engineering applications.
8. To demonstrate the quantum mechanical ideas – LAB
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2, 4, 5, 9

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
4. Having Sense-Making Skills of creating unique insights in what is being seen or observed (Higher level thinking
skills which cannot be codified)
5. Having design thinking capability
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
CO – SLO mapping
Module CO SLO Level of
Correlation
1 CO_01 2 3
2 CO_02 2,9 3
3 CO_03 4,9 3
4 CO_04 4,9 3
5 CO_05 4,9 3
6 CO_06 4,5,9 3
7 CO_07 4 3
Module:1 Introduction to Modern Physics 6 hours CO: 1

Planck’s concept (hypothesis), Compton Effect, Particle properties of wave: Matter Waves, Davisson Germer
Experiment, Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, Wave function, and Schrodinger equation (time dependent &
independent).
Module:2 Applications of Quantum Physics 5 hours CO: 2

Particle in a 1-D box (Eigen Value and Eigen Function), 3-D Analysis (Qualitative), Tunneling Effect (Qualitative)
(AB 205), Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM).
Module:3 Nanophysics 5 hours CO: 3

Introduction to Nano-materials, Moore’s law, Properties of Nano-materials, Quantum confinement, Quantum well,
wire & dot, Carbon Nano-tubes (CNT), Applications of nanotechnology in industry.
Module:4 Laser Principles and Engineering Application 6 hours CO: 4

Laser Characteristics, Spatial and Temporal Coherence, Einstein Coefficient & its significance, Population inversion,
Two, three & four level systems, Pumping schemes, Threshold gain coefficient, Components of laser, Nd-YAG, He-
Ne, CO2 and Dye laser and their engineering applications.
Module:5 Electromagnetic Theory and its application 6 hours CO: 5
Physics of Divergence, Gradient and Curl, Qualitative understanding of surface and volume integral, Maxwell
Equations (Qualitative), Wave Equation (Derivation), EM Waves, Phase velocity, Group velocity, Group index ,
Wave guide (Qualitative)
Module:6 Propagation of EM waves in Optical fibers and 10 hours CO: 6

Optoelectronic Devices
Light propagation through fibers, Acceptance angle, Numerical Aperture, Types of fibers - step index, graded index,
single mode & multimode, Attenuation, Dispersion-intermodal and intramodal. Sources-LED & Laser Diode,
Detectors-Photodetectors- PN & PIN - Applications of fiber optics in communication- Endoscopy.
Module:7 Special Theory of Relativity 5 hours CO: 7

Frame of reference, Galilean relativity, Postulate of special theory of relativity, Simultaneity, length contraction and
time dilation.
Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours CO: 1-7

Lecture by Industry Experts
Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Arthur Beiser et al., Concepts of Modern Physics, 2013, Sixth Edition, Tata McGraw Hill. William Silfvast,
2. Laser Fundamentals, 2008, Cambridge University Press.
3. D. J. Griffith, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 2014, 4th Edition, Pearson.
4. Djafar K. Mynbaev and Lowell L.Scheiner, Fiber Optic Communication Technology, 2011, Pearson
Reference Books
1. Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Mosses, Curt A. Moyer Modern Physics, 2010, 3rd Indian Edition Cengage
learning.
2. John R. Taylor, Chris D. Zafiratos and Michael A. Dubson, Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 2011,
PHI Learning Private Ltd.
3. Kenneth Krane Modern Physics, 2010, Wiley Indian Edition.
4. Nityanand Choudhary and Richa Verma, Laser Systems and Applications, 2011, PHI Learning Private Ltd.
5. S. Nagabhushana and B. Sathyanarayana, Lasers and Optical Instrumentation, 2010, I.K. International
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.,
6. R. Shevgaonkar, Electromagnetic Waves, 2005, 1st Edition, Tata McGraw Hill
7. Principles of Electromagnetics, Matthew N.O. Sadiku, 2010, Fourth Edition, Oxford.
8. Ajoy Ghatak and K. Thyagarajan, Introduction to Fiber Optics, 2010, Cambridge University Press.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar
List of Experiments CO: 8

1. Determination of Planck’s constant using electroluminescence process 2 hrs
2. Electron diffraction 2 hrs
3. Determination of wavelength of laser source (He -Ne laser and diode lasers of 2 hrs
different wavelengths) using diffraction technique
4. Determination of size of fine particle using laser diffraction 2 hrs
5. Determination of the track width (periodicity) in a written CD 2 hrs
6. Optical Fiber communication (source + optical fiber + detector) 2 hrs
7. Analysis of crystallite size and strain in a nano -crystalline film using X-ray diffraction 2 hrs
8. Numerical solutions of Schrödinger equation (e.g. particle in a box problem) 2 hrs

(can be given as an assignment)
9. Laser coherence length measurement 2 hrs
10. Proof for transverse nature of E.M. waves 2 hrs
11. Quantum confinement and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle 2 hrs
12. Determination of angle of prism and refractive index for various colour –Spectrometer 2 hrs
13. Determination of divergence of a laser beam 2 hrs
14. Determination of crystalline size for nanomaterial (Computer simulation) 2 hrs
15. Demonstration of phase velocity and group velocity (Computer simulation) 2 hrs
Total Laboratory Hours 30 hrs

Mode of evaluation: CAT / FAT
Recommended by Board of Studies 04-06-2019
Approved by Academic Council No. 55 Date 13-06-2019

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Course code Course title L T P J C

PHY1701 Engineering Physics 3 0 2 0 4

Pre-requisite Physics of 12th standard or equivalent Syllabus version

Expected Course Outcome:

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2, 4, 5, 9

Module:1 Introduction to Modern Physics 6 hours CO: 1

Module:2 Applications of Quantum Physics 5 hours CO: 2

Module:3 Nanophysics 5 hours CO: 3

Module:4 Laser Principles and Engineering Application 6 hours CO: 4

Module:5 Electromagnetic Theory and its application 6 hours CO: 5

Module:6 Propagation of EM waves in Optical fibers and 10 hours CO: 6

Module:7 Special Theory of Relativity 5 hours CO: 7

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours CO: 1-7

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

List of Experiments CO: 8

6. Optical Fiber communication (source + optical fiber + detector) 2 hrs

8. Numerical solutions of Schrödinger equation (e.g. particle in a box problem) 2 hrs

10. Proof for transverse nature of E.M. waves 2 hrs

11. Quantum confinement and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle 2 hrs

13. Determination of divergence of a laser beam 2 hrs

14. Determination of crystalline size for nanomaterial (Computer simulation) 2 hrs

Total Laboratory Hours 30 hrs

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