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Engineering Physics - PH3151 1st semester | 2021 Regulation | Anna University

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Unit I: Mechanics
1. Mechanics: Linear and Rotational motion - Examples with Definition, Formula,
Unit
2. Multiparticle dynamics - Definition, Examples, Equations
3. Centre of Mass (CM) and Motion of CM - Definition, Examples, Equations
4. Centre of mass (cm) of continuous bodies (rigid bodies)
5. Kinetic Energy of the system of particles
6. Rotation of rigid bodies - Definition, Equation, Motion Diagram
7. Rotational Kinetic Energy and Moment of inertia
8. Theorems on moment of inertia (MI) - Theorem of Parallel axes, Perpendicular
axes
9. Moment of inertia of continuous bodies (rigid bodies)
10. Moment of inertia of a diatomic molecule
11. Rotational dynamics of rigid bodies: Angular momentum, Torque -
Definition, Vector diagram, Formula, Derivation
12. Torque - Definition, Units, Vector diagram, Formula, Derivation
13. Conservation of Angular Momentum
14. Rotational Energy states of a rigid diatomic molecule
15. Gyroscope - Definition, Working principle, Description, Applications
16. Torsion Pendulum - Description, Expression, Uses, Experiment
17. Double Pendulum - Definition, Equation, Kinematics, Forces, Uses
18. Introduction to non - linear oscillations
19. Solved Problems of Mechanics - Engineering Physics
20. Two Marks Questions with Answers - Mechanics | Engineering Physics
21. 16 Marks Questions - Mechanics | Engineering Physics
22. Problems for Practice - Mechanics | Engineering Physics
Unit II: Electromagnetic Waves
1. Electromagnetic Waves - Introduction
2. Maxwell's Equations - Integral form, Statement, Characteristics
3. Wave Equation - Maxwell's equations | Electromagnetic Waves
4. Speed (velocity) of EM wave in vacuum - Electromagnetic Waves
5. Conditions on the Wave Field
6. Phase and Orientation of Electromagnetic wave in matter
7. Propagation of Electromagnetic wave through a Dielectric medium (non -
conducting isotropic medium)
8. EM waves in conducting medium (medium with finite μ, ε and σ) -
Electromagnetic Waves
9. Properties of Electromagnetic Waves
10. Localized sources for electromagnetic waves
11. Polarization - Electromagnetic Waves
12. Producing electromagnetic waves - Hertz experiment
13. Electromagnetic Energy flow and Poynting Vector - Electromagnetic Waves
14. Intensity of an Electromagnetic wave in vacuum
15. Momentum and radiation pressure - Electromagnetic Waves
16. Cell Phone Reception - Electromagnetic Waves
17. Reflection and Transmission of Electromagnetic waves vacuum - non -
conducting medium interface for normal incidence
18. Solved Problems of Electromagnetic Waves
19. Two Marks Questions with Answers - Electromagnetic Waves | Engineering
Physics
20. 16 Marks Questions - Electromagnetic Waves | Engineering Physics
21. Problems for Practice - Electromagnetic Waves | Engineering Physics

Unit III: a. Oscillations

1. Oscillatory Motion
2. Simple Harmonic Motion - Definition, Characteristics, Example, Types
3. Resonance - Theory of resonant vibrations, Examples, Simple experiment on
Resonance
4. Mechanical and Electrical Analogues - Oscillations
5. Waves on String
6. Plane Progressive Waves or Traveling Waves
7. Stationary waves or Standing waves - Analytical method, Definition, Equation,
Characteristics
8. Energy Transfer of a Wave
9. Sound Waves
10. Doppler Effect - Definition, Formulas, Applications
11. Solved Problems of Oscillations - Engineering Physics
12. Two Marks Questions with Answers - Oscillations | Engineering Physics
13. 16 Marks Questions - Oscillations | Engineering Physics
14. Assignment Problems - Oscillations | Engineering Physics

Unit III: b. Optics

1. Optics - Introduction
2. Reflection of light waves - Laws of reflection
3. Refraction of light waves - Laws of refraction, Refractive index
4. Total Internal Reflection - Definition, Equation, Applications
5. Interference of light waves
6. Theory of Air Wedge - Definition, Experiment, Description, Applications
7. Michelson's Interferometer - Operational Principle, Construction, Diagram,
Working, Formation of fringes, Types of Fringes, Applications
8. Solved Problems of Optics - Engineering Physics
9. Two Marks Questions with Answers - Optics | Engineering Physics
10. 16 Marks Questions - Optics | Engineering Physics
11. Assignment Problems - Optics | Engineering Physics

Unit III: c. Lasers

1. Lasers - Introduction
2. Theory of Laser
3. Spontaneous and Stimulated Emissions - Theory of Laser
4. Einstein's A and B Coefficients (Derivation) - Lasers
5. Population Inversion - Lasers | Engineering Physics
6. Characteristics, Basic components, Types of laser light
7. Nd - Yag Laser - Working Principle, Construction, Characteristics, Advantages,
Disadvantages, Applications
8. Carbon Dioxide Laser - Working Principle, Construction, Characteristics,
Advantages, Disadvantages, Applications
9. Solid-state Diode lasers (Semiconductor diode laser) - Definition, Types,
Principle Working, Construction, Characteristics, Advantages, Disadvantages,
Application
10. Basic Applications of Laser in Industry - Material processing, Laser welding,
Soldering, Advantages, Applications
11. Solved Problems of of Lasers - Engineering Physics
12. Two Marks Questions with Answers - Lasers | Engineering Physics
13. 16 Marks Questions - Lasers | Engineering Physics
14. Problems for Practice - Lasers | Engineering Physics

Unit IV: Basic Quantum Mechanics

1. Basic Quantum Mechanics - Introduction, Need
2. Photons and light waves (Duality of Radiation and Matter)
3. Compton Effect - Definition, Statement, Explanation, Theory, Equation,
Experimental verification, Physical significance, Derivation
4. Electrons (particles) and Matter Waves - (Concept of Matter Waves)
5. Schrodinger Wave Equation
6. Schrodinger Time Independent Wave Equation (Derivation)
7. Schrodinger Time Dependent Wave Equation
8. Meaning or Physical Significance of Wave Function Ψ
9. Motion of a Free Particle - Quantum Mechanics
10. Particle in a Infinite Potential (One - Dimensional Box) - Quantum Mechanics
11. Normalisation of Wave Function
12. Extension to Two Dimensions (2D Boxes) - Quantum Mechanics
13. Extension to Infinite Well Three Dimensions (3D Box) - Quantum Mechanics
14. Probability Density - Quantum Mechanics
15. Particle in a Rectangular Three - Dimensional Infinite Well - Quantum
Mechanics
16. Correspondence Principle - Statement, Definition, Equation, Proof, Significance
| Quantum Mechanics
17. Solved Problems of Basic Quantum Mechanics - Engineering Physics
18. Two Marks Questions with Answers - Basic Quantum Mechanics | Engineering
Physics
19. 16 Marks Questions - Basic Quantum Mechanics | Engineering Physics
20. Assignment Problems - Basic Quantum Mechanics | Engineering Physics

Unit V: Applied Quantum Mechanics

1. Applied Quantum Mechanics - Introduction
2. Harmonic Oscillator (Qualitative) - Definition, Examples, Formula, Wave
equations, Wave functions
3. Barrier Penetration and Quantum Tunneling (Qualitative) - Applied Quantum
Mechanics
4. Scanning tunneling Microscope (STM) - Working Principle, Construction,
Scanning, Advantages, Disadvantages, Applications
5. Resonant Diode - Definition, Working principle, Structure, Applications, Uses,
Advantages
6. Particle in a Finite Potential Wells (Qualitative) - Applied Quantum Mechanics
7. Bloch's Theorem for Particles in a Periodic Potential - Statement, Proof,
Definition
8. Basics of Kronig Penny Model - Applied Quantum Mechanics
9. Origin of Energy Bands - Definition, Concept | Quantum Mechanics
10. Two Marks Questions with Answers - Applied Quantum Mechanics |
Engineering Physics
11. 16 Marks Questions - Applied Quantum Mechanics | Engineering Physics