The University of Lahore

Faculty of Science
Department of Physics

Applied Physics-I, Fall-2023

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Instructor Name: Miss Tuba Munawar Email:tuba.munawar@phys.uol.edu.pk

Course Code: PHY1308 Course Cr. Hrs: 3

I. Course Description:
This course contributes to quality education , and economic growth. This course gives the ability to
solve mathematical equation related to physics. Most mathematical equations of physical problems can
by this course. This course intends to teach complex problems.

II. Course Objectives:

This course contributes to quality education (SDG#4), and economic growth (SDG#8).
Quantum Mechanics.
develops the basis of new formalism to solve problems considering the dual nature of light. Classical
concepts consider light as a wave and revolve around the classical wave equation and Maxwell’s
equations.
The quantum mechanics course is divided into two i.e., QM1 and QM2. The first course deals with
the basic mechanism and formalism along with its application on a step function. The 2nd part is the
development of
angular momentum and the application of this formalism to a hydrogen atom.
III. Course Contents:
Quantum Mechanics.
Electromagnetic waves and photon.
Material particles and matter waves, quantum description of a particle, wave packets, particle in
a time- independent.
Scalar potential, order of magnitude of the wavelength associated with material particles,
One-dimensional Gaussian wave packet: Spreading of the wave packet.

Mathematical Tools of Quantum Mechanics: One-particle wave function space, state space.
representations in the state space, observable, representations, review of some useful properties
of linear operators.

The Postulates of Quantum Mechanics Statement of the postulates and their physical
interpretation.

The physical implications of the Schrodinger equation, the superposition principle, particle in an
infinite potential well.

Study of the probability current in some special case, root-mean-square deviations of two
conjugate observables.

The density and evolution operators, Schrodinger and Heisenberg picture: Gauge invariance,
bound states of a particle in a potential well of arbitrary shape.

Quantum properties of a particle in a one-dimensional periodic structure.

The One-Dimensional Harmonic Oscillator: Importance of the harmonic oscillator in physics,

eigenvalues and eigenstates of the Hamiltonian.

Solving the Eigenvalues of the harmonic oscillators by the polynomial method, study of the
stationary states in the representation.
Harmonic oscillator in thermodynamics equilibrium at a temperature T, General Properties of
Angular.

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 Momentum in Quantum Mechanics: Concept of angular momentum in quantum mechanics,
commutation relation.
Application to orbital angular momentum, spherical harmonics, rotation operators.

IV. Learning Outcomes (LOs):

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms
of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge:
The student has gained knowledge about
 Develop proficiency in advanced mathematical methods commonly used in theoretical
physics, including complex analysis, functional analysis, group theory, and tensor analysis.
 Apply the mathematical methods learned in the course to solve complex problems and
equations encountered in various areas of theoretical physics, such as quantum mechanics,
relativity and statistical physics.
Skills:
The student is able to
 Develop proficiency in advanced mathematical methods commonly used in theoretical
physics, including complex analysis, functional analysis, group theory, and tensor analysis.
 Demonstrate proficiency in mathematical methods, applying them to solve complex problems.
 Develop required mathematical skills to solve problems in quantum mechanics
electrodynamics and other fields of theoretical physics.

General competence:
The student has gained
 Develops basic knowledge and the ability to solve mathematical equation related to physics.
 Knowledge of value for other fields of the natural sciences in general and physics in particular
training in systematic work and how to analyze complex problems

Course Material:

I. Training All reading material will be provided to students)

a. Required Texts & Readings:
 G. Arfken, H. J. Weber, and F. E. Harris, (2012), “Esssentials of physics”, Eastern
Economy Edition, volume 1
 Halliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. (2013), “Fundamentals of physics”. John Wiley &
Sons.
b. Articles and Case Studies from:
 Internet sources
II. Methods:
In addition to lectures on board, the instructor will also use the following training methods during 16
weeks semester, 48 sessions
 Group discussion questions in all classes
 4 quizzes and assignments
 Handouts

III. Assessment
Quizzes (minimum 4) 16
Assignments (minimum 4) 16
Mid-Term Exam 20
Project/presentations/activities 8
Final Exam 40

Total 100

IV. Grading Criteria:

A student’s course score is associated with letter grades as per the following grid:
Class Score Grade
85% or above A
<= 80% < 85% A-
<= 75% < 80% B+
<= 70% < 75% B
<= 65% < 70% C+
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 <= 60% < 65% C
<= 55% < 60% D+
<= 50% < 55% D
Less than 50% F

V. Consultation Protocol:
All relevant inquiries will be encouraged and it is highly advisable to ask them during lecture or
consultation time. However, if any query is missed during those times, please ask via email and/or
SMS of the class representative (CR). Consultation hours are as follows:
Monday to Wednesday
10:00 am to 11:00 am Daily
VI. Curse Contents and Class activities / Case Studies/Experiments to be discussed/Performed:

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Lecture Date Content Activities Sources
S
1 15.10.24 Introduction

Halliday, D.,
3 16.10.24 Charge,types of charges, properties of charges, unit Resnick, R., &
of charge. Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
4 17-10-24 Coulomb’s law, derivation, explanation, value of K, Resnick, R., &
dependence of K, conditionsof Coulomb’s law. Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Assignment 1 Halliday, D.,
5 22.10-24 Mathematical problems. Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Halliday, D.,
6 23.10.24 Electric field due to a point of charges Resnick, R., &
Explantion, derivation. Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Submission + Halliday, D.,
7 24.10.24 Electric field due to a ring of charges. Resnick, R., &
Discussion of Walker, J. (2013),
Assignment 1 “Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Quiz 1 Halliday, D.,
8 28.10.24 Mathematical problems Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Halliday, D.,
9 29.10.24 Electric Dipole Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Assignment 2 Halliday, D.,
10 30.10.24 Electric dipole moment. Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
11 5.11.24 Gauss;s Law,derivation, explanation Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Halliday, D.,
12 6.11.24 Applications of Gauss’s law Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Submission + Halliday, D.,
13 7.11.24 Gauss’s law due to infinite sheet of charge Resnick, R., &
Discussion of Walker, J. (2013),
Assignment 2 “Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Quiz 2 Halliday, D.,
14 12.11.24 Gauss’s law due to hollow charge sphere Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Halliday, D.,
15 13.11.24 Electric potential, potential energy Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Assignment 3 Halliday, D.,
16 14.11.24 Electric current, definition,units, dependence Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
17 19.11.24 Resistivity and conductivity Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Halliday, D.,
18 20.11.24 Related mathematical problems Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Submission + Halliday, D.,
19 21.11.24 Some complex problems Resnick, R., &
Discussion of Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of

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Assignment 3 physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.

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 Quiz 3 Halliday, D.,
20 26.11.24 Ohm’s law Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Halliday, D.,
21 27.11.24 Ohmic materials non-ahmic materials Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
22 28.11.24 Derivation and explanation Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
23 2.12.24 Mathematical problems Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
24 3.12.24 Revision and preparation for Midterm Exam Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
MIDTERM
Halliday, D.,
25 10.12.24 Discussion on Midterm Question Paper (Solution to Resnick, R., &
Midterm exam) Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
26 Magnetic force on a current
11.12.24 Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
27 The Biot-Savart law
12.12.24 Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Assignment 4 Halliday, D.,
29 17.12.24 Ampere’s law, definition and explanation Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
30 18.12.24 Faraday’s law with explanation Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Halliday, D.,
31 19.12.24 Faraday’s law of induction Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Submission + Halliday, D.,
32 24.12.24 Lenz’s law and mathematical description Discussion of
Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
Assignment 4 “Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Quiz 4 Halliday, D.,
33 25.12.24 Mathematical derivations Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Halliday, D.,
34 26.12.24 Induced magnetic field Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Halliday, D.,
35 1.1.25 Reflection and refraction of light waves Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Halliday, D.,
36 2.1.25 Total internal reflection Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John Wiley
& Sons.
Halliday, D.,
37 3.1.25 Laws of reflaction Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
38 8.1.25 Two source interference Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of

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 physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
39 9.1.25 Double slit interference Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
40 Double slit experiment
10.1.25 Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
41 15.1.25 Related problems Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
42 16.1.25 Single slit diffraction derivation Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
43 21.1.25 Basic equations of electromagnetism Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
44 22.1.25 Others equations Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
45 23.1.25 Polarization sheets Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
46 29.1.25 Polarization of electromagnetic waves Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
47 30.1.25 Related problems Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
Halliday, D.,
48 Some mathematical problems Resnick, R., &
Walker, J. (2013),
“Fundamentals of
physics”. John
Wiley & Sons.
FINAL TERM Exam

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