Physics

Semester credits 04

Unit–I:

Introduction to Electromagnetic Theory and Optics
Electrostatics, Calculation of electric field and electrostatic potential for a charge distribution; Divergence and curl of electrostatic field; Laplace‟s and Poisson‟s equations for electrostatic potential and uniqueness of their solution, Bio-Savart law, Divergence and curl of static magnetic field, Magnetization and associated bound currents; magnetic susceptibility and ferromagnetic, paramagnetic and diamagnetic materials; Faraday‟s law in terms of EMF produced by changing magnetic flux; Lenz‟s law; Maxwell‟s equation in vacuum and non-conducting medium; Electrodynamics motion of a charged particle in electric and magnetic fields. Optics: Interference , Diffraction, Polarization, Applications: CRO

Unit–II:

Acoustics and Introduction to Mechanics:
Architectural acoustics and Ultrasonic. Potential energy function, F = - Grad V, equipotential surfaces and meaning of gradient; Conservative and non-conservative forces, curl of a force field, Problem of central force field, Keplers laws, Inertial and non Inertial frame of references, Motion of rigid body in 2D

Unit–III:

Quantum Mechanics and Nanotechnology for Engineers
Introduction to Quantum mechanics, Wave nature of Particles, Time-dependent and time independent Schrodinger equation for wave function, Solution of stationary-state Schrodinger equation for one dimensional problems– particle in a box. wave function, Born interpretation, probability current, Expectation values, Free-particle wave function and wave-packets, Uncertainty principle.
Nanotechnology: Synthesis, Characterization and applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology

Unit–IV:

Atomic Molecular physics

Inner-shell vacancy, X-rays and Auger transitions, Compton effect. Properties of laser beams: mono- chromaticity, coherence, directionality and brightness, laser speckles, absorption, spontaneous emission, and stimulated emission; Einstein‟s theory of matter radiation interaction and A and B coefficients; applications of lasers in science, engineering and medicine)., types of lasers gas lasers ( He-Ne,Co2); Application: Fiber optics

Unit–V:

Solid state physics and Semiconductor Physics

Energy bands in solids, metals, semiconductors, and insulators; Intrinsic and extrinsic Semiconductors; p-
n junction, Photovoltaic effect.

Superconductivity (Superconductivity-basic phenomenology, Meissner effect, Type I and Type II super
conductors, BCS pairing mechanisms, High Tc materials.) Applications Hall effect, Solid state laser (Ruby, Nd: YAG ).

Text Books:
1. David Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 4th edition, Pearson Publication
2. Eisberg and Resnick, Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei and Particles 2nd Edition, Wiley Publication
3. Gupta , Kumar and Saxena, “Solid State Physics ”Pragati Publication
4. N Zettili, “Quantum Physics” 2th edition, Wiley Publication
5. Gupta ,Kumar and Sharma, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Pragati Prakashan
6. Murthy, “Textbook Of Nanosciene And Nanotechnology”, University Press
7. J. C. Upadhya, “Classical Mechanics” Himalaya Publication House.

Reference Books:
1. Resnick , Halliday, Krane, “Physics, Volume I and II” Wiley Publication, 5 th Edition

2. W. Saslow, Electricity, Magnetism and light,Academic Press Publication
3. O. Svelto, Principles of Lasers, Springer Publication.
4. Quila “ Perspective of Quantum Mechanics”, NCBA Publication
5. M A Wahab ,Solid State Physics, Narosa Publishing House,