PH
1001: Modern Physics (30L, 2C)
Dependencies:
None
Syllabus:
Historical background, failures in classical Physics, properties
of thermal radiation, black bodies, cavity radiation, Stefan's
and Wien's law, classical theory of cavity radiation, Planck's
theory of cavity radiation, Planck's postulate and its` implications.
Interaction of radiation with matter; the photoelectric effect,
Einstein's quantum theory of photoelectric effect, Compton
effect, X-rays, production of X-rays, pair production and
pair annihilation, the dual nature of electro-magnetic radiation,
matter waves, de Broglie's postulate & de Broglie wavelength,
the wave-particle duality, atomic spectra, Frank and Hertz
experiment, Thomson's and Rutherford's model of the atom,
Bohr model of the atom, one electron atom, energy quantization,
Rydberg constant, Correspondence principle, Uncertainty principle,
Introduction to Schrodinger wave equation
Assessment:
End of semester written examination.
Suggested
Readings: College Physics (Harvey E. White), Modern
University Physics (Richards, Sears & Zemanskey), Fundamentals
of Physics (Resnick & Halliday), University Physics (Harris
& Benson), Padartha & Vikirana (S.R.D. Rosa)
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PH 1002: Modern Optics (15L, 1C)
Dependencies:
None
Syllabus:
Ray matrix method in Geometrical Optics: reflection, refraction,
transmission, lenses, surfaces, optical systems, linear polarization,
Malus's Law, circular & elliptical polarization, polarizers,
Matrix formulation of polarized light and elements; Jones'
vectors and Jones' matrices, coherence, divisions of wave
front and amplitude: Young’s double slit experiment, Lloyd’s
mirror, Fresnel’s Biprism, Fresnel’s double mirror, fringes
of equal inclination and fringes of equal thickness; Fraunhofer
diffraction; Rectangular and circular apertures, resolving
power, single slit, double slit and diffraction grating, Fresnel
diffraction; Fresnel half period zones, circular division
of the wave front, vibration curve, circular aperture, zone
plates, strip division of the wave front, Cornu's spiral,
straight edge and single slit.
Assessment:
End of semester written examination
Suggested
Readings: Fundamentals of Optics (Jenkins and White),
Geometrical and Physical Optics (R.S. Longhurst), Geometrical
and Physical Optics (P.K. Chakrabarti)
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PH 1003: Waves & Vibrations and Circuit Theory (30L, 2C)
Dependencies:
None
Syllabus:
Periodic motions: sinusoidal vibrations, simple harmonic motion,
superposition of two vibrations with 1-D and 2-D; free vibrations,
damped harmonic oscillator, forced vibrations, power absorbed
by a driven oscillator, resonance; wave equation, wave speeds
in specific media, phase and group velocities, impedance and
energy flux; reflection and transmission; impedance matching
between two media; Fourier analysis of pulses; coupled oscillators;
Two coupled pendulums, superposition of normal modes, sound;
Velocity of sound waves, perception of sound, intensity and
pressure level, Doppler effect, acoustics of buildings. Voltage
and current sources; Different types of alternating voltages
and currents; root mean square (rms) values, Circuit elements;
Active and passive elements, Resistor networks; Thevenin’s
and Norton's theorems, Conditions for maximum power and voltage
transfer, loading effect, Direct current circuits; transient
response of RC and RL circuits, LC oscillations, integrating
and differentiating circuits, Low and high pass filters, Alternating
current (AC) circuits; Analysis of series and parallel LCR
circuits using complex numbers and S-domain, power in AC circuits,
resonance in LCR circuits, Bridge circuits to measure LCR
and frequency, Single phase and three phase systems.
Assessment:
End of semester written examination
Suggested
Readings: Electric circuits (Noel M. Morris &
Frank W. Senior), Electric circuit analysis (Schuler-Fowler),
Basic A.C. Principles (W.E. Burke, D.G. Irvin and G.B. Mann),
Waves & Vibrations (Open University series)
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PH 1004: Thermodynamics (15L, 1C)
Dependencies:
None
Syllabus:
Basic concepts of thermodynamics: thermodynamic systems,
thermodynamic states and variables, thermodynamic processes;
Zeroth law of thermodynamics: The equation of state, Measurement
of temperature; First law of thermodynamics: heat, work, Internal
energy, applications of the first law of thermodynamics; Second
law of thermodynamics: Entropy, entropy change of ideal gases,
Carnot cycle, applications of the second law of thermodynamics,
Thermodynamic potentials, Phase transitions; Introduction
to third law of thermodynamics
Assessment:
End of semester written examination
Suggested
Readings: Thermodynamics & Introduction to statistical
physics (IGNOU series), Heat and Thermodynamics (Gupta &
Roy), Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics (Zemansky)
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PH 1020: Physics Laboratory I (60P, 2C)
Dependencies:
None
Syllabus:
Practicals are conducted in the areas of classical mechanics,
thermal physics, optics, properties of matter and electrical
systems to improve the student’s experimental skills and conceptual
understanding. Students are also trained to improve the accuracy
of their measurements, apply error analysis to the experimental
findings, and handle basic equipment.
Assessment:
Continuous assessment and end of semester laboratory examination.
Suggested
Readings: Refer practical instruction sheets.
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* PH 1021: Electronics & Computing
Laboratory I (60P, 2C)
Dependencies:
None
Syllabus:
The course focuses on providing the student with hands-on
knowledge in electronics and laboratory computing through
a series of experiments. The course involves exercises such
as studying the characteristics of electrical & electronic
components/circuits and their applications, laboratory computer
programming, statistical analysis of data & interpretation
of results.
Assessment:
Continuous assessment and end of semester laboratory examination.
Suggested
Readings: Refer practical instruction sheets
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