Physics-II Course Structure

Sno. 1. Module Special Theory of Relativity Description Inertial & non-inertial frames of reference, Michelson-Morley experiment, Importance of negative result. Postulates of Special theory of Relativity, Relativistic Space Time transformation :Lorentz transformation equations Length contraction and Time dilation, Addition of velocities Variation of mass with velocity Mass-energy equivalence (Einsteins mass energy relation), Energy and momentum relation Wave particle duality, de-Broglie matter waves; Demonstration of matter waves : Davisson-Germer Experiment Phase velocity, Group velocity; Relation between group velocity and phase velocity & Relation between group velocity and particle velocity (relativistic and non relativistic both) Heisenberg uncertainty principle, experimental verification of Heisenbergs Principle (Gamma ray microscope) and its Applications (non-existence of electron in nucleus). Wave function and its physical interpretation (Born Interpretation), properties of wave function and Probability current density. Operators- Energy, momentum and velocity operator ;Expectation values of these operators Time dependent & time independent Schrdinger wave equation for free & bound states Time dependent & time independent Schrdinger wave equation for free & bound states Square well potential (rigid wall)-energy, wavefuction, probability condition, expected position, expected momentum and average momentum.. Step potential Vector atom model -Spinning electron hypothesis, Space quantization, Larmor precession Vector atom model -Spinning electron hypothesis, Space quantization, Larmor precession LS and j-j coupling, Normal Zeeman effect (Quantum mechanical theory). Anomalous Zeeman effect and Paschen-Back effect (Brief). X-ray spectra and its Properties Braggs law for X-ray diffraction, energy level diagram ,Moseleys Law X-ray spectra and its Properties Braggs law for X-ray diffraction, energy level diagram ,Moseleys Law Induced, spontaneous and stimulated emission of light, relation between Einstein coefficients conditions for light amplification ,population inversion, optical pumping three level and four level lasers He-Ne and Ruby laser and applications Sommerfields free electron theory of metals (Postulates), Fermi energy. Energy level and density of states for free electron gas in one dimension & 3-D box, Temperature dependence of Fermi. Introduction to periodic potential & Kronig-Penny model (Qualitative). Band Theory of Solids, Semi-conductors, V-I characterstics, Forward & reverse bias, Zener break down. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Semiconductors (Qualitative). Photoconductivity: and photovoltaic cell Basic aspects of Superconductivity, Meissner effect ,Type-I & II semiconductor., BCS Theory (concept)) & Application of superconductivity

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Wave Mechanics

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Atomic Physics

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Solid State Physics