Department of Applied Sciences

Institute Name
Chitkara University, Punjab
Program Name
B.E
Semester
Ist
Course Code
PYL5101
Course Name
Engineering Physics
Lecture / Tutorial (per
4 -1 -0
week)
Course Coordinator
Name Ms. Chinky Jaggi

Course Credits

5.0

1. Scope of the Course

a) To provide an overview of the study of the basic principle of working of laser, different
types of lasers and their applications, basic principle of optical fibres, their uses in
communication, electrodynamics and in-depth idea of theory of relativity.
b)To understand the need of quantum mechanics and related phenomenon, electronic
behavior of solids, different types of magnetic materials, role of superconducting
magnets in engineering. The course instructions are useful in understanding engineering
problems for its physical interpretation and viability.
c) The above mentioned topics will help the students to develop sufficient depth in both
engineering and physics, after the course they will be able to co-relate fundamental
key concept of physics to engineering problems.
2. Objectives of the course
The main objectives of the course that the students:
Should understand the basics of LASERs and their application in Fiber optics
communication.
Should develop a good understanding about the physical significance of
Gradient, Divergence and Curl so as to learn propagation of Electromagnetic
waves using Maxwell's equation.
Should appreciate the wave nature of particles in context of Quantum
Mechanics and learn to apply the same to different physical systems.
Learn the fundamentals of Semiconductors based on Quantum theory of
Electrons and their basic Engineering application.
Should assimilate the knowledge about magnetic characteristics of materials
used for digital information storage.
Should know the basic Principles of superconductivity and properties of
superconductors.
3.

Course Learning Outcomes

Possess an ability to apply knowledge of fundamental physical concepts and
appropriate mathematics involved in the course.
Possess an ability to analyse a physical problem, and suggest the possible
solution of that problem.

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Apply fundamental principles of physics together with analytic tools to

evaluate and describe physical situations appropriate to address a research
problem.
Possess an ability to explore physical systems by setting up experiments,
collecting and analyzing data, identifying sources of uncertainty, and
interpreting their results in terms of the fundamental principles and concepts
of physics.
Possess an ability to evaluate and analyse scientific measurement and error
analysis.
Apply the fundamental concepts of physics to related engineering problems.

4. Recommended Books
a. Engineering Physics by H. K. Malik and A. K. Singh, Mc Graw Hill
Education
b. Engineering Physics by Chitkara Publication
c. Engineering Physics (Oxford University)
d. Material Sciences, Vijayan and Rangarajan, Mc Graw Hill Education
e. Concepts of Modern Physics by Arthur Beiser
f. Engineering Physics by R.K Gaur, & S. L. Gupta
g. Engineering Physics by Vanchna Singh and Sheetal Kumar
5. Other readings and relevant websites
Sr.
No.
Link
1
Link
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Link
3
Link
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Link
5
Link
6

Link of Journals, Magazines, websites and Research Papers

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html
http://ocw.mit.edu/resources/res-6-005-understanding-lasers-andfiberoptics-spring-2008/fiberoptics-fundamentals
http://www.phys.vt.edu/~takeuchi/relativity
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-033-relativity-fall-2006/lecture-notes
http://www.irm.umn.edu/hg2m/hg2m_b/hg2m_b.html
http://www.phys.ufl.edu/~pjh/teaching/phz7427/7427notes/ch5.pdf

7. Course Plan

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Lecture
Number
Topics
1-2
Laser: Introduction, Laser characteristics such as coherence,
monochromaticity, collimated and angular divergence, laser action,
stimulated absorption,
spontaneous
emission,
stimulated emission,
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Population inversion and pumping. Einsteins coefficient
3-4
Various level lasers, two level, three level, four level, Ruby laser, HeliumNeon laser.
5-6
Carbon dioxide laser, Semiconductor laser, concepts of Holography,
LASER Applications
7-8
Fiber Optics: Basic principle of optical fibre, step index and graded index
fibers
9-10
Parameters of optical fibers, acceptance angle, acceptance cone, numerical
aperture, normalized frequency, No. of modes
11-12 Attenuation in optical fibers, intermodal and intramodal dispersion (no
derivation), optical fibers in communication, Applications of optical fibres
13
Electrodynamics: Vector and scalar fields
14-15 Gradient, divergence, curl and their physical interpretation
16
17-18
19-20
21-22
23-24
25-26
27- 28
29-30
31-32
33-34
35-36
37
38-39
40
41
42
43-44
45-46
47-48

8. T
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Gausss theorem and Stokes theorem (Statement only), Equation of

continuity
Maxwells equations in free space, Propagation of electromagnetic waves in
free space
ST-1
Special theory of relativity: Frames of reference, Concept of ether,
Michelson-Morley Experiment (Qualitative only) postulates of special theory
of relativity, Galilean transformation equations
Lorentzs transformation equations, inverse
Lorentzs transformation
equations (no derivation), length contraction, time dilation
Relativistic velocity addition formula, Variation of mass with velocities
(concept only), Mass energy relation, pair production, annihilation of matter,
fission and fusion etc
Quantum Mechanics: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Group
velocity and phase velocity (No relation)
de-Broglie waves, Uncertainty principle (statement only), Wave function
and its significance, Normalised wave
function, Time Independent
Schrodinger wave equations
Time dependent Schrodinger wave equations, Particle in a one dimensional
box
Electronic Properties of Solids: Free electron theory (quantum theory)
density of states, Fermi energy, Fermi Dirac function
Band theory of solids (introduction):
metals, semiconductors, insulator, doping, Intrinsic and extrinsic
semiconductors
Carrier concentration of semiconductors (no derivation), Hall effect
(Quantitative idea)
Magnetic Materials: Terminology and classification
Magnetic moments of an atom; orbital, spin and total, Ferromagnetism
and related phenomena, Ferrites
The domain structure
ST-2
The hysteresis loop
Types of magnetic materials, soft magnetic materials, hard magnetic
materials , applications of magnetic materials
Superconductivity: Introduction, Meissner effect, critical field, critical
current
Isotope effect , Types of superconductors: type i superconductors, type iiPage 3 of 4
superconductors, London equations
Penetration depth, Cooper pair and BCS theory, high temperature

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plan
Tutorial
Numbe
r
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Topics
Numericals based on Lasers
Numericals based on Optical Fibres
Numericals based on gradient divergence and curl
Numericals based on special theory of relativity
Numericals based on quantum mechanics
Numericals based on electronic properties of solids
Numericals based on magnetic materials
Numericals based on superconductivity

9. Evaluation Scheme:
Component 1

Assignment, Tutorial and Quiz

10

Component 2* Sessional Tests (STs)*

30

Component
3**

End Term Examination**

60

Total

100

* There are three Sessional Tests (STs) for all theory papers. Average of best two will be
considered.
** The End Term Comprehensive examination will be held at the end of semester. The
mandatory requirement of 75% attendance in all theory classes is to be met for being eligible
to appear in this component.
This Document is approved by:
Designation
Course Coordinator
HOD
Dy. Dean
Date

Name
Ms. Chinky Jaggi
Dr. Kuljeet Singh
Dr. Jyotsna Kaushal
20th July, 2016

Signature

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