COURSE CURRICULUM

Course Title: Engineering Physics. L T P/S SW/F W TOTAL

Course Code: PHYS219 CREDIT
UNITS
Credit Units: 4
3 0 2 0 4
Level: UG

Course Objectives: The course aims to provide foundational knowledge of wave optics, electromagnetism, relativity, and quantum mechanics, alongside hands-on
experimental skills to understand and analyze fundamental physical phenomena essential for the students of Engineering.

Pre-requisites: Knowledge of higher secondary mathematics and Physics.

Course Contents/Syllabus:

Weightage (%)
Module I: Introduction to Electromagnetic Theory
• Review of vector calculus
• Electrostatics: Electric field and potential, Gauss’ Law, electric field due to charged sphere, cylinder, sheet
• Magnetostatics: Ampère's law, magnetic field due to current loops 25
• Magnetic properties of matter: dia-, para-, and ferromagnetism
• Maxwell’s equations in differential and integral form, significance
Module II: Introduction to Mechanics
• Classical mechanics and Newton’s Laws
• Work-energy theorem, conservative and non-conservative forces
20
• Harmonic motion in one and two dimensions
• Collisions and conservation laws
• Relativistic mechanics: Lorentz transformations and consequences (Qualitative discussion)
Module III: Quantum Mechanics for Engineers
• Failures of classical mechanics: Blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect 30
• Planck’s Hypothesis: Planck’s radiation Law
• Wave-particle duality: de Broglie waves
• Uncertainty principle
• Introduction to wavefunctions and probability interpretation
 • Postulates of Quantum Mechanics.
• Expectation Values, Commutators
• Schrödinger equation (time-dependent and time-independent)
• Particle in a box
Module IV: Oscillations, Waves, and Optics
• Free and damped harmonic oscillations (Qualitative discussion) 25
• Wave equation, plane and spherical waves
• Interference: thin film, parallel and wedge shaped (only the expressions & conditions for maxima and minima)
• diffraction: single-slit, double-slit, and grating (only the expressions & conditions for maxima and minima)
• Polarization: types and analysis using optical devices
• Lasers: Einstein coefficients, population inversion, three and four-level lasers, He-Ne and Ruby lasers

Lab/Practicals details, if applicable:

List of Experiments: (Minimum number of experiments to be performed: 08)

1. To determine the wavelength of sodium light by Newton’s rings method.
2. To find the angle of the prism and to determine the dispersive power of the material of prism with the help of a spectrometer.
3. To determine the specific rotation of sugar by Bi-quartz or Laurent half shade polarimeter.
4. To determine the width of a narrow slit using diffraction phenomena.
5. To determine the resistance per unit length of a Carey Foster’s bridge wire and to find out the specific resistance of a given wire.
6. To determine the value of acceleration due to gravity (g) in the laboratory using bar pendulum.
7. To determine the acceleration due to gravity (g) by Kater’s reversible pendulum.
8. To determine the moment of inertia of a flywheel about its own axis of rotation.
9. To find the wavelength of the prominent lines of mercury spectrum using plane transmission grating.
10. To study the Planck’s constant.
11. To study the characteristics of a solar cell and find the fill factor.
12. To study the characteristics of a photo-cell and verify the inverse law of radiation.
Course Outcomes: After the completion of this course students will be able to:

BT
CO No. Course Outcomes Level
Recall and explain fundamental principles of electromagnetism,
CO1 mechanics, quantum theory, and wave optics. 1
Describe physical phenomena such as wave-particle duality,
oscillations, diffraction, and laser operation using relevant laws
CO2 and models. 2
Apply theoretical concepts to solve problems involving
Newtonian mechanics, electromagnetic fields, and quantum
CO3 systems like particle in a box. 3
Analyze experimental data from optics, electromagnetism, and
mechanics experiments to evaluate physical quantities like
CO4 wavelength, resistance, and moment of inertia. 4
Integrate theory and practical understanding to examine and
interpret results in real-world physics problems and basic
CO5 photonic/electronic devices like solar cells and photo-cells. 4

Pedagogy for Course Delivery: The course pedagogy will follow the four quadrant approach i.e. using e-content like audio visual aids, video lectures, presentations, open
source reference material, discussions on applications of topics covered. Assessment will be done through assignments, performance and viva/ quiz on topics covered after
completion of modules.

List of Professional Skill Development Activities (PSDA):

• Laboratory skills
• Group discussion on some important topics
• Guest lecture by expert
• Group presentation on some important topics
Assessment/Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T/P/SW (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%)

75 25
Theory Assessment (L/T/P/SW):

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment (40%) End Term

Examination
(60%)
Components (Drop Class Test Assignment Quiz 1/Quiz 2/Quiz 3 Attendance
down)
Linkage of PSDA with
Internal Assessment Quiz 3
Component, if any
Weightage (%) 80 10 10 5+5+5 5 60

Lab/ Practical/ Studio Assessment:

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment (40%) End Term Examination (60%)

Components (Drop down Lab Record Performance Viva Attendance Experiment Viva

Weightage (%) 20 10 10 15 5 30 30

Texts Books:
• Engineering Physics: Satya Prakash (Pragati Prakashan)
• Textbook of Engineering Physics: Part I, Neeraj Mehta (PHI Learning, Pvt. Ltd.)
• Textbook of Engineering Physics: Part II, Neeraj Mehta (PHI Learning, Pvt. Ltd.)
• Practical Physics: C. L. Arora (S. Chand)
References:

• Optics: Brijlal and Subramanian (S. Chand)

• Principles of Lasers: A Svelto, V Edition (Springer)
• Electrodynamics: Gupta, Kumar and Singh (Pragati Prakashan)
• Concept of Modern Physics: A. Beiser (Tata Mc-Graw Hill)
• Wave Mechanics: A. Goel (Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi)

Additional Reading: Recent review articles and research papers on topics related to this course.
Any other Study Material: e-Content and Supplementary material available on LMS at Amizone.