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    The document provides a short syllabus for the course BPHY101L Engineering Physics. The course is worth 3 credits and covers topics like waves, electromagnetic waves, quantum mechanics, lasers, optical fibers, and optoelectronic devices. The course objectives are to explain the dual nature of radiation and matter, apply Schrödinger's equation to quantum problems, and understand Maxwell's equations for EM waves. The course outcomes are that students will comprehend phenomena like waves and EM waves, understand quantum mechanics principles, apply quantum ideas to subatomic domains, understand lasers and optical communication systems using devices.

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    Vellore Institute of Technology

    Annexure 25a

    SHORT SYLLABUS

    BPHY101L Engineering Physics


    3 Credits (3-0-0)
    Introduction to waves, Harmonic waves, Standing waves and their eigenfrequencies, Phase veloc-
    ity and Group velocity, Electromagnetic waves, Maxwells equations, Electromagnetic wave equation
    in free space, Elements of quantum mechanics, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, Schrödinger wave
    equation, Quantum confinement and nanostructures, Lasers, Types of lasers, EM wave propagation,
    Attenuation, Dispersion, Optoelectronics devices, LED & Laser diode, Photodetectors.

    Proceedings of the 62nd Academic Council (15.07.2021) 78


    Item 63/8 - Annexure - 5

    BPHY101L Engineering Physics L T P C


    3 0 0 3
    Pre-requisite 12th of equivalent Syllabus version
    1.0
    Course Objectives
    1. To explain the dual nature of radiation and matter.
    2. To apply Schrödinger’s equation to solve finite and infinite potential problems and apply
    quantum ideas at the nanoscale.
    3. To understand the Maxwell’s equations for electromagnetic waves and apply the
    concepts to semiconductors for engineering applications.

    Course Outcome
    At the end of the course the student will be able to
    1. Comprehend the phenomenon of waves and electromagnetic waves.
    2. Understand the principles of quantum mechanics.
    3. Apply quantum mechanical ideas to subatomic domain.
    4. Appreciate the fundamental principles of a laser and its types.
    5. Design a typical optical fiber communication system using optoelectronic devices.
    Module:1 Introduction to waves 7 hours
    Waves on a string - Wave equation on a string (derivation) - Harmonic waves- reflection and
    transmission of waves at a boundary - Standing waves and their eigenfrequencies - waves
    with dispersion - Superposition of waves and Fourier method (qualitative) - Wave packet -
    phase velocity and group velocity.
    Module:2 Electromagnetic waves 7 hours
    Physics of divergence - gradient and curl - surface and volume integral - Maxwell Equations
    (Qualitative) - Continuity equation for current densities - Displacement current -
    Electromagnetic wave equation in free space - Plane electromagnetic waves in free space -
    Hertz’s experiment.
    Module:3 Elements of quantum mechanics 7 hours
    Need for Quantum Mechanics: Idea of Quantization (Planck and Einstein) - Compton effect
    (Qualitative) – de Broglie hypothesis - justification of Bohr postulate - Davisson-Germer
    experiment - Wave function and probability interpretation - Heisenberg uncertainty principle -
    Gedanken experiment (Heisenberg’s microscope) - Schrödinger wave equation (time
    dependent and time independent).
    Module:4 Applications of quantum mechanics 6 hours
    Eigenvalues and eigenfunction of particle confined in one dimensional box - Basics of
    nanophysics - Quantum confinement and nanostructures - Tunnel effect (qualitative) and
    scanning tunneling microscope.
    Module:5 Lasers 6 hours
    Laser characteristics - spatial and temporal coherence - Einstein coefficients and their
    significance - Population inversion - two, three and four level systems - Pumping schemes -
    threshold gain coefficient - Components of a laser - He-Ne, Nd:YAG and CO2 lasers and
    their engineering applications.
    Module:6 Propagation of EM waves in optical fibers 5 hours
    Introduction to optical fiber communication system - light propagation through fibers -
    Acceptance angle - Numerical aperture - V-parameter - Types of fibers – Attenuation -
    Dispersion-intermodal and intramodal. Application of fiber in medicine - Endoscopy.
    Module:7 Optoelectronic devices 5 hours
    Introduction to semiconductors - direct and indirect bandgap – p-n junction, Sources: LED
    and laser diode, Photodetectors: PN and PIN
    Module:8 Contemporary Topics 2 hours
    Guest lectures from Industry and, Research and Development Organisations
    Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

    Proceedings of the 63rd Academic Council [23.09.2021] 655


    Item 63/8 - Annexure - 5

    Text Book(s)
    1. H. D. Young and R. A. Freedman, University Physics with Modern Physics, 2020, 15th
    Edition, Pearson, USA.
    2. D. K. Mynbaev and Lowell L. Scheiner, Fiber Optic Communication Technology,
    2011, Pearson, USA
    Reference Books
    1. H. J. Pain, The Physics of vibrations and waves, 2013, 6th Edition, Wiley Publications,
    2. India.
    R. A. Serway, J. W. Jewett, Jr, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern
    3. Physics, 2019, 10th Edition, Cengage Learning, USA.
    4. K. Krane, Modern Physics, 2020, 4th Edition, Wiley Edition, India.
    5. M.N.O. Sadiku, Principles of Electromagnetics, 2015, 6th Edition, Oxford University
    Press, India.
    W. Silfvast, Laser Fundamentals, 2012, 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, India.
    Mode of Evaluation: Written assignment, Quiz, CAT and FAT
    Recommended by Board of Studies 26.06.2021
    Approved by Academic Council No. 63 Date 23.09.2021

    Proceedings of the 63rd Academic Council [23.09.2021] 656

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