PH3151 Engineering Physics UNIT 1-30
PH3151 Engineering Physics UNIT 1-30
PH3151 Engineering Physics UNIT 1-30
&
Engineering Physics
Course material
First semester
(Common to all branches of BE/B.Tech)
R- 2021
Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan
Professor & Head
Mr. S.Senthil kumar
Assistant Professor
Mrs. T.Jayapraba
Assistant Professor
We create success
PH3151 ENGINEERING PHYSICS L T P C
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To make the students effectively achieve an understanding of mechanics.
To enable the students to gain knowledge of electromagnetic waves and its applications.
To introduce the basics of oscillations, optics and lasers.
Equipping the students to successfully understand the importance of quantum physics.
To motivate the students towards the applications of quantum mechanics.
UNIT I MECHANICS 9
Multi-particle dynamics: Center of mass (CM) – CM of continuous bodies – motion of the CM – kinetic energy of
the system of particles. Rotation of rigid bodies: Rotational kinematics – rotational kinetic energy and moment of
inertia - theorems of M .I –moment of inertia of continuous bodies – M.I of a diatomic molecule - torque –
rotational dynamics of rigid bodies – conservation of angular momentum – rotational energy state of a rigid
diatomic molecule - gyroscope - torsional pendulum – double pendulum –Introduction to nonlinear oscillations.
UNIT II ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES 9
The Maxwell’s equations - wave equation; Plane electromagnetic waves in vacuum, Conditions on the wave field -
properties of electromagnetic waves: speed, amplitude, phase, orientation and waves in matter - polarization -
Producing electromagnetic waves - Energy and momentum in EM waves: Intensity, waves from localized sources,
momentum and radiation pressure - Cell-phone reception. Reflection and transmission of electromagnetic waves
from a non-conducting medium-vacuum interface for normal incidence.
UNIT III OSCILLATIONS, OPTICS AND LASERS 9
Simple harmonic motion - resonance –analogy between electrical and mechanical oscillating systems - waves on a
string - standing waves - traveling waves - Energy transfer of a wave - sound waves - Doppler effect. Reflection
and refraction of light waves - total internal reflection - interference –Michelson interferometer –Theory of air
wedge and experiment. Theory of laser - characteristics - Spontaneous and stimulated emission - Einstein’s
coefficients - population inversion - Nd-YAG laser, CO2 laser, semiconductor laser –Basic applications of lasers in
industry.
UNIT IV BASIC QUANTUM MECHANICS 9
Photons and light waves - Electrons and matter waves –Compton effect - The Schrodinger equation (Time
dependent and time independent forms) - meaning of wave function - Normalization –Free particle - particle in a
infinite potential well: 1D,2D and 3D Boxes- Normalization, probabilities and the correspondence principle.
UNIT V APPLIED QUANTUM MECHANICS 9
The harmonic oscillator(qualitative)- Barrier penetration and quantum tunneling(qualitative)- Tunneling
microscope - Resonant diode - Finite potential wells (qualitative)- Bloch’s theorem for particles in a periodic
potential –Basics of Kronig-Penney model and origin of energy bands.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
After completion of this course, the students should be able to
Understand the importance of mechanics.
Express their knowledge in electromagnetic waves.
Demonstrate a strong foundational knowledge in oscillations, optics and lasers.
Understand the importance of quantum physics.
Comprehend and apply quantum mechanical principles towards the formation of energy bands.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. D.Kleppner and R.Kolenkow. An Introduction to Mechanics. McGraw Hill Education (Indian Edition),
2017.
2. E.M.Purcell and D.J.Morin, Electricity and Magnetism, Cambridge Univ.Press, 2013.
3. Arthur Beiser, Shobhit Mahajan, S. Rai Choudhury, Concepts of Modern Physics, McGraw-Hill (Indian
Edition), 2017.
REFERENCES:
1. R.Wolfson. Essential University Physics. Volume 1 & 2. Pearson Education (Indian Edition), 2009.
2. Paul A. Tipler, Physic – Volume 1 & 2, CBS, (Indian Edition), 2004.
3. K.Thyagarajan and A.Ghatak. Lasers: Fundamentals and Applications, Laxmi Publications, (Indian
Edition), 2019.
4. D.Halliday, R.Resnick and J.Walker. Principles of Physics, Wiley (Indian Edition), 2015.
5. N.Garcia, A.Damask and S.Schwarz. Physics for Computer Science Students. Springer- Verlag, 2012.
SSM College of Engineering - Department of S & H (Physics)
UNIT - I
MECHANICS
BASIC DEFINITION:
Let us discuss about some of the basic definitions related to motion of the particles in a
circular (or) rotation motion.
The moment of inertia times of angular velocity of the particle is called angular
momentum. Angular momentum L = I ω
Unit for angular momentum is kgm2 S-1
(v) INERTIA
Inertia is defined as the tendency of an object to maintain its state of rest or uniform
motion along the same direction. Inertia is a resisting capacity of an object to alter its state of
rest and motion (direction and /or magnitude)
(i) A system consists of many particles with different masses and different position from
the reference point.
(ii) The mass of the system is equal to the sum of the mass of each particle in the
system.
Therefore, if the mass of the entire particles of the system (system of particles) is concentrated at
a particular point that point is called centre of mass of the system.
The position of masses m1, m2, m3, mn-1, ……….. m n at a distance x1, x2, x3….. xn-1, xn
respectively from the supporting point (or) fulcrum.
The tendency of a mass to rotate with respect to origin or supporting point is called
moment of mass.
If the moments on both sides are equal, then the system is said to be in equilibrium. The
total moments with respect to the fulcrum is
m1 x1 + m2 x2 + m3 x3,…… mn-1 xn-1+ m n xn = ∑𝑛𝑖=1 𝑚𝑖 𝑥𝑖 = 0 ……….(1)
If the total moment is equal to zero, then the centre of mass will lie at the supporting
point (or) fulcrum and the system is said to be in equilibrium.
But from the above fig, we can see that the total moment of the system is not equal to
zero (unbalanced position), therefore the fulcrum should be adjusted (to a distance X) with
respect to the centre of mass area in order to get the balanced position of the system and to reach
equilibrium condition (balanced position) as show in fig:
Under equilibrium conditions, we can write equation (1) as
∑𝑛𝑖=1 𝑚𝑖 𝑥𝑖 -∑𝑛𝑖=1 𝑚𝑖 𝑋 =0
∑𝑛
𝑖=1 𝑚𝑖 𝑥𝑖
X= ∑𝑛
…………………………….(2)
𝑖=1 𝑚𝑖
The distance moved to obtain equilibrium position (or) so called the centre of mass in a
one dimensional system is given by,
m1 x1 + m2 x2 + m3 x3,……
X= ………………….……………(3)
m1 + m2 + m3,……
∫ 𝑟 𝑑𝑚
⃗ 𝑐𝑚 =
𝒓 -----------------------------(2)
𝑀
(or) xcm ∑𝑖 𝑚𝑖 = ∑𝑖 𝑚𝑖 𝑥𝑖
Since∑𝑖 𝑚𝑖 = M, we can write
Mxcm = m1x1+ m2x2+ m3x3+ --------------------------------(1)
Differentiating once again with respect to time ,we get
𝑑𝑥𝑐𝑚 𝑑𝑥1 𝑑𝑥2 𝑑𝑥3
M = m1 +m2 + m3 +………
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡
Here, ∑𝑖 𝑚𝑖 =M
The total momentum with respect of centre of mass of the system,
i.e., ∑𝑖 𝑚𝑖 𝑉𝑖𝑚 = 0
Therefore, eqution (3) becomes
1 1 ……….
Ek = 2 𝑀 v2 + ∑𝑖 𝑚𝑖 v2im (4)
2
Rotational motion
A rotational motion in a rigid body may be considered as a stationary motion and here,
the rotation is caused by a couple acting on the body. Its state can be changed only by applying a
couple (or) set of couples.
Explanation
Let us consider two particles say p1and p2 which
revolves in a circular path about the point A and B
respectively.
Here, it is found that the centre of each circle lies
on OY and the radii of these circles. (AP1 and BP2)
will be equal to perpendicular distance from the axis
OY.
We know that in rotational motion, though the particle will have different linear
velocities, they will have same angular velocity. Therefore all the particles will rotate through an
angle (dɵ ) in a small interval of time dt
𝑑𝜃
Angular velocity ῳ = 𝑑𝑡
ROTATIONAL KINEMATICS
Equation 4 represents the rotational Kinetic Energy of the particles i.e., rigid boidy
MOMENT OF INERTIA (M.I)
Definition
Moment of inertia of a body about an axis is defined as the summation of “product of
the mass and square of the perpendicular distance” of different particles of the body from the
axis of rotation. UNIT : kgm2
Concept
The property due to which a body does not change its state of rest or motion is called ‘Inertia’.
For the motion in a straight line, inertia depends on the mass of the body i.e., if the mass
is more, then the inertia will be more.
However, when a body moves about an axis the kinetic energy of its rotation not only
depends on its mass and angular velocity, but also depends on the axis about which the rotation
is taking place.
Thus the angular inertia not only depends on the mass, but also depends on the square of
the distances of particle from the axis of rotation.
PROOF
Let us consider a rigid body ‘B’ which consists of ‘n’ number
of particles located at different distances from the axis of
rotation XX’ as shown in fig.
The moment of inertia of the particle 1 = m1r12
The moment of inertia of the particle 2 = m2r22
We can get the moment of inertia of the entire rigid body by summing the moment of
inertia of all particles. I = ∑ 𝑚𝑖 𝑟𝑖2 …………………(1)
Equation (1) represents the moment of inertia of rigid body.
The moment of inertia is not only depends on the rotation of axis but also depends on the
orientation of the body with respect to the axis, which is different for different axis of the same
body .
Based on the orientation of the body and with respect to the rotating axis moment of
inertia shall be calculated for various bodies by using the following theorems,
The moment of inertia of the entire body with respect to XX’ axis is
IAA’ =IXX’ +M x2
…………..……(6)
The above equation represents parallel axis theorem.
PERPENDICULAR AXIS THEOREM
Theorem
It states that the moment of inertia of a thin plane body with respect to an axis
perpendicular to the thin plane surface is equal to the sum of the moment of inertia of a thin
plane with respect to two perpendicular axes lying in the surface of the plane and these three
mutually perpendicular axes meet at a common point.
Proof:
Let us consider the thin plane body of mass M and three
mutually perpendicular axes XX’ YY’&ZZ’ passing
through the point ‘O’
Let YY’&ZZ’ axis lie in the surface of the thin
plane, and XX’ axis lies perpendicular to plane surface as
show in Fig. The moment of inertia of the thin plane
with respect to XX’ axis is
dIxx’ = mi ri2 ……………………….(1)
The moment of inertia of the entire body with respect to the axis XX’ is
Ixx’ = ∑ mi 𝑟i2 …………………………………….(2)
From the Fig ,we can write, ri2 = yi2 + zi2 ……..(3)
Substituting equation (3) in equation (2), we get
Ixx’ = ∑ mi (yi2 + zi2)
Ixx’ = ∑ mi yi2 + ∑ mi zi2 …..……(4)
We know that
The moment of inertia of a thin plane with respect to YY’ axis is I YY’ = ∑ mi yi2 and
The moment of inertia of a thin plane with respect to YY’ axis is I ZZ’ = ∑ mi zi2
Equation (4) becomes
IXX’ = IYY’+IZZ’
The above equation is representing for perpendicular axis theorem.
MOMENT OF INERTIA OF CONTINUOUS BODIES
When a body contains ‘n’ number of particles where the mass of each particle is
represented by m1 ,m2………mi and its position ils represented by r 1,r2,with respect to the
rotation axis ,then , The moment of inertia of the body I = ∑ 𝑚𝑖 𝑟𝑖2 …………………..(1)
Equation (1) represents the summation of moment of inertia of a system. However this
equation will not hold good for a continuous body, because a continuous body will have
infinitesimal small regions.
Let us consider the mass of one such small region ‘dm’ and its position is ‘r’
If the elemental mass mi is arbitrarily very small in the region (mi tends to zero),the
equation (1) will become an integral over the entire volume of the body .
I= lim ∑𝑖 𝑚𝑖 𝑟𝑖2 =∫ 𝑑𝑚𝑟 2
𝑚𝑖→0
I= ∫ 𝑑𝑚𝑟 2 ……………………………….(2)
The above equation represents the moment of inertia of continuous body
The moment of inertia of continuous body method is used to find the moment of inertia
for various bodies with different shapes
Circular Ring Hollow cylinder
Circular disc Solid sphere
Solid cylinder Hollow sphere etc.,
plane
2 Circular disc Through diameter of the 1
𝐼= 𝑀𝑅2
disc &║rl to disc plane 4
the cylinder
6 Hollow cylinder Through the center and 1
𝐼= 𝑀(𝑅12 + 𝑅22 )
2
along the central axis of
the cylinder
7 Solid sphere Through diameter of the 2
𝐼= 𝑀𝑅2
solid sphere 5
Moment of inertia
The moment of inertia (I) of a diatomic molecule with respect to an axis passing through
center of mass of the system shall be written as
I = m1 x12+m2x22 ……………………(7)
Substituting equation (4) and equation (6) in equation (7),we get
𝑚2 x 𝑚1 x
I = m1[𝑚 ]2 + m2[𝑚 ]2
1 +𝑚2 1 +𝑚2
𝑚1 𝑚2
I= x2 ……………………….(8)
𝑚1 +𝑚2
𝑚1 𝑚 2
Since , µ= is called the reduced mass of the system , we can write equation (8) as
𝑚1 +𝑚2
I= µ x2 …………………….…………(9)
Equation (9) represents the moment of inertia of diatomic molecule.
MOMENT
Moment of force:-The product of the
magnitude of the force and the perpendicular
distance from the point to the line of action
of force.
The moment of force F about O is Mo = F x d
COUPLE
A couple constitutes a pair of two equal and
opposite forces acting on a body in such a way
that the lines of action of the two forces are not
in same straight line.
Couple = MA =MB = p x d
TORQUE
Torque is defined as the moment of force
acting on the body in rotational motion with
respect to the fixed point.
Torque τ = force x Radius
Special case
If the object rotation is anti –clock wise, the direction of torque to outward. If the object
rotation is clock wise , then the direction of torque is inward.
A rigid body when the moment of inertia increases, then, the angular velocity will
decrease, if the external net torque is zero.
Illustration to explain the law of conservation of momentum
Let us one ice dancer dancing
as shown in fig. From the fig A, we
can observe that the dancer spins
slowly when the hands are stretched
out. This is due to moment of inertia
increases, thus angular velocity ( 𝜔)
decreses resulting in slower spin
From the fig B, we can observe that the
dancer spins faster when the hands are
brought closer to the body.
This is due to moment of inertia decreases, thus angular velocity (𝜔) increases resulting
in faster spin
Equation (5) represents the classical equation for kinetic energy of a rigid diatomic
molecule, in which the energy levels are continuous for all possible valves of ‘L’.
But according to quantum mechanics, we know that the energy values are discrete.
∴ Based on the quantum theory, the angular momentum ‘z’ shall be written as
L= √J(J + 1) ћ ………………(6)
Where J is the total angular momentum quantum number and its values are 0,1,2,3,….. and so on
Substituting equation (6) in equation (5)we get
2
(√J(J+1)) ћ2
K.E (EJ) = 2𝜇𝑋 2
J(J+1) ћ2
EJ = …………….….… (7)
2𝜇𝑋 2
Thus, equation (7) represents the rotational kinetic energy a rigid diatomic molecule
quantum mechanically.
Special cases
(i) When J=0 ,equation (7) becomes E 0 =0
(ii) When J=1,equation (7) becomes
2ℎ 2
E1 =2µ𝑥 2
ℎ2
E1 =µ𝑥 2 …………………….………..(8)
3ℎ 2
E2 = µ𝑥 2 ………………………….……..(9)
6ℎ 2
E3 =µ𝑥 2
E3=6 E1
J(J+1)
EJ = 𝐸1
2
From the above results, we can confirm that rotational kinetic energy of rigid diatomic
molecule is quantized and discrete.
GYROSCOPE
A gyroscope is a device which is used to measure (or) maintain the angular velocity and
orientation, without changing its magnitude.
The device has a spinning wheel (or) disc mounted on a base in which an axis of rotation
Principle:
The main principle used in gyroscope is the product of angular momentum which is
experienced by the torque on the wheel.
Types:
There are different types of gyroscope
Mechanical gyroscope
Optical gyroscope
Gas bearing gyroscope
Design
It consists of four main parts as shown in fig.
1. Rotor
2. Gimbals spinning wheel
3. Spinning wheel
4. Gyroscope frame with base.
In gyroscope the massive rotor is fixed on the supporting rings known as gimbals. The rotor
will have three degrees of rotation, which will be helpful to the following parameters.
i. Angular velocity (𝜔)
ii. Angular momentum (L) and
iii. Torque (τ) of the rotational motion.
The above three parameters are inter related. Here the direction of angular momentum
acts in the same direction as that of the rotational axis in symmetrical bodies.
Working
Without spinning
If there is no spinning of wheel (L=0) the free end only move to horizontal plane (xy
plane) due to gravitational force .
With spinning
If there is spinning of wheel, the free end moves
towards downward direction combined with the spin of
the wheel about the axis.
Downward force W = mg will act at a distance
‘r’ and will produce a torque which in turn will produce
an angular momentum simultaneously and rotates the
spinning wheel along the horizontal plane
Due to the constant direction, torque and angular momentum will alter its direction
without change of magnitude. As a result, the axis of rotation of wheel does not fall. Thus the
gyroscope maintains its orientation even though the base is moved to any place.
Applications
Gyroscopes are used in the following areas.
They are used as compasses in boats, aeroplanes air craft’s etc,
Gyroscope is used in spacecraft in order to navigate the spacecraft to the desired target.
It is also used to stabilize the shops, satellites, ballistic missiles, etc.,
Gyroscopes are used in gyroscopes for maintaining the direction in tunnel mining.
In recent days, gyroscopes along with accelerometers are used in smart phones for
providing excellent motion sensing.
TORSIONAL PENDULUM
The torsion involves shearing strain and hence the modulus involved is the Rigidity
modulus.
Principle
When a disc (torsion pendulum) is rotated in a horizontal plane, the disc executes simple
harmonic oscillation due to the restoring couple produced in the wire.
Description
A torsion pendulum consists of a wire with one end fixed to a split chuck and the other
end fixed to the centre of the circular disc of radius R.
L the distance between the chuck ends to the disc
r the radius of the suspended wire.
Working
The circular disc is rotated in horizontal plane so that the wire is twisted through an angle
‘θ’
The various elements of the wire will undergo shearing strain and a restoring couple is
produced. Now if the disc is released, the disc will produce torsion oscillations.
The couple action on the disc produces an angular acceleration in it which is proportional
to the angular displacement and is always directed towards its mean position.
Form the law of conservation of energy the total
energy of the system is conserved.
Total energy of the torsion pendulum = potential energy
(P.E) + kinetic energy (K.E) ------------- (1)
Total energy confined to the wire is equal to the work done
in twisting the disc
ɵ ɵ
Restoring couple (P.E) through an angle 𝜃 = ∫0 𝑚𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑋 𝑑 𝜃 P.E = ∫0 𝐶𝜃 𝑑 θ
C θ2
P.E = ……………………………………………..(2)
2
𝜔 = is th angular velocity with the disc oscillates, due to the resorting couple
1
The kinetic energy confined to the rotation disc (Deflecting couple) = 𝐼𝜔2
2
1
K.E = 𝐼𝜔2 …………………………………….….…….(3)
2
𝑑𝜃 𝑑𝜔 d2 θ
Since the angular velocity 𝜔 = and Angular acceleration = 𝑑𝑡 2
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡
Negative sign indicates that couple tends to decrease the twist on the wire
Period of oscillation
𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝜃
The time period of oscillation T= 2π√ = π√𝐶𝜃
𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 ⁄𝐼
𝐼
The time period of torsion oscillation T= 2π√𝐶 …..……….(7)
1 𝐶 1
Frequency of oscillation f = 2π √𝐼 .: f= 𝑇
(or) 8𝜋 𝐼 𝐿
Rigidity modulus of the wire (n) = 𝑇 2𝑟 4 Nm-2
Thus the torsion pendulum shall be used to find the rigidity modulus for various materials.
DOUBLE PENDULUM
Double pendulum consists of two pendulums in which one pendulum is attached to the
end of the other pendulum. If the motion is small then the pendulum behaves as a simple
pendulum. If the motion is large then it behaves as a chaotic (disorder) system.
Description
Let us consider a double pendulum
suspended to a point ‘o’ which consists of
pendulum-1 of mass m1and pendulum-2 of
mass m2 as shown in fig. Let l1 be the length of
pendulum-1, l2 be the length of pendulum-2 ,θ1
and θ2 - oscillate at an angle respectively
Derivations
Displacement
respectively, along the x1 -axis and let y1and y2 be the displacement of pendulum -1 and pendulum -2
x1 l1 sin 1 ……………..(1)