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This document outlines the course details for Applied Physics at Devi Ahilya University in Indore, India for first year engineering students. The course is offered over two semesters for a total of 5 credits. It covers topics like optics, lasers, fiber optics, crystal structure, semiconductors, electromagnetism, and quantum physics. The objectives are to introduce fundamental physics concepts and their applications to engineering. Recommended textbooks are provided.

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APR2C2

This document outlines the course details for Applied Physics at Devi Ahilya University in Indore, India for first year engineering students. The course is offered over two semesters for a total of 5 credits. It covers topics like optics, lasers, fiber optics, crystal structure, semiconductors, electromagnetism, and quantum physics. The objectives are to introduce fundamental physics concepts and their applications to engineering. Recommended textbooks are provided.

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Devi Ahilya University, Indore, India BE - I Year (Common to all

Institute of Engineering & Technology branches)


Semester- 2
Subject Code & Name Instructions
Hours per Credits
Week
APR2C2: L T P L T P Total
Applied Physics 3 1 2 3 1 1 5
Duration of Theory Paper:
3 Hours

Learning Objectives:
 To introduce the basics concepts of physics and make a bridge between basics and their
application.
 To introduce the concept of the modern science like Laser, Optical fire, X-rays and quantum
physics.
 To introduce fundamental physics like wave optics, interference, diffraction polarization, and
semiconductor physics.
Pre requisites: Basic knowledge of Optics, Crystal Structure and Semiconductors.

COURSE OF CONTENTS
UNIT-I
Optics-I: Interference of Light Waves: Thin film, Newton’s Ring experiment, Michelson
interferometer; Diffraction of Light Waves: Fresnel’s &Fraunhoffer diffraction, Zone plate,
Single slit experiment, diffraction by double slit, Diffraction at Circular aperture, Plane
transmission Grating.

UNIT-II
Optics-II: Polarization of Light Waves, Double refraction, Nicol Prism, Half Wave & Quarter
Wave plates, Circularly & elliptically polarized light, Polarimeter; LASER: Stimulated &
spontaneous emission, Population Inversion, Optical Resonator, Einstein’s coefficients, He-
Ne Laser, Co2 Laser, Semiconductor Laser; Optical Fiber: types of Fibers (material,
refractive index, mode), Acceptance angle, Numerical aperture, V-Number, Propagation of
Light through Fibers, Applications.

UNIT-III
Crystal Structure and Semiconductors: Symmetry & properties of Simple crystal structure,
Miller’s Indices, Interplanar spacing, production and properties of x-ray, Bragg’s law;
Semiconductors: Band theory of Semiconductors, Intrinsic & extrinsic semiconductors,
Fermi level , pn junction diode, LED, Zener diode, npn&pnp Transistors.

UNIT-IV
Electromagnetism: Continuity equation for Charge & Current, Inconsistency of Ampere’s
law for time varying field, Concept of Displacement current, Maxwell’s equations; Wave
equations for E & H, Propagation of one dimensional electromagnetic waves in dielectric
medium, Energy density in electromagnetic field: Poynting Vector.

UNIT-V
Quantum Physics: Planck’s law, Compton’s effect, Concept of Matter Waves,
Devison&Germer’s experiment, Phase velocity & Group velocity, Heisenberg’s Uncertainty
Principle; Schrodinger ‘s Wave Equation, Interpretation of Wave function Ψ, Time dependent
& Time Independent equations, Schrodinger’s Wave equation for a free particle in a box.

Learning Outcomes:
 The student will demonstrate the ability to use concepts of Morden physics to their engineering
applications.
 The course aims at developing the fundamentals of wave optics, crystal structure, structure of
atoms and their applicable to obtain quantitative solutions of problems in physics.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
[1] R K Gaur & S L Gupta, Engineering Physics, DhanpatRai& Sons, 2006
[2] H.K. Malik &A.K.Singh, Engineering Physics, Tata McGraw Hill, 2011
[3] N. Gupta & S.K. Tiwary , A Text Book of Engineering Physics, DhanpatRai& Co. 2009.
[4] W. T. Silfast, Laser FundamentalsCambr. Un. Press, 1996,
[5] D Halliday & R Resnick, Physics Vol-II, Wiley Eastern, 1993
[6] H White, Modern Physics: Van Nostrand; 15/e.
[7] D P Khandelwal, Optics and Atomic Physics.
[8] R Feyaman,Feyaman Lectures on Physics, /e, Narosa Publication, 1998.
[9] S.O. Pillai, Solid State Physics, New Age International Publication, 2010.
[10] R.S. Sedha, A Text Book of Applied Electronic, S. Chand & company Lmt. 2005.
[11] R.P. Goyal, Unified Physics-II,,and III Shivlal Agrawal & Co. ,1994.

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