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Course: Physics I Code: PHIR11

# Lecture: 01

Topic: Introduction
by

Dr. Joy Prakash Das

Department of Physics
NIT Tiruchirappalli
Date: 30/08/2023 (Wed)
Questions

What is Physics?

Why Engineers need to


study Physics?

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Physics vs Mathematics

N number of such pieces available


Task - Fill the board such that black over black and white over white.
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Syllabus

Quantum
Mechanics

Fiber Optics Lasers

Nuclear & Advanced


Particle Physics Materials

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Course Objectives

 To introduce the notions of light matter interaction, fabrication of


lasers, light propagation in waveguides, applications of lasers and
optical fibers to engineering students.

 To comprehend and explain the concepts of matter waves, wave


functions and its interpretation to understand the matter at
atomic scale.

 To teach the fundamentals of nuclear forces, models and


classification of matter.

 To impart knowledge about the basics of conductors,


superconductors, nanomaterials and their applications in science,
engineering and technology.
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Quantum Mechanics

 Inadequacy of classical mechanics - black body radiation,


photoelectric effect
 Wave and particle duality of radiation
 De Broglie concept of matter waves
 Electron diffraction
 Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle
 Schrodinger’s wave equation
 Eigen values and Eigen functions
 Superposition principle
 Interpretation of wave function
 Particle confined in one dimensional infinite square well
potential. 6
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Lasers

 Introduction to Laser
 Characteristics of Lasers
 Spontaneous and stimulated
emissions
 Einstein’s coefficients
 Population inversion and
lasing action
 Laser systems: He-Ne Laser,
semiconductor laser
 Applications
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Fiber optics

 Snell’s law-optical fiber


 Principle and construction
 Acceptance cone
 Numerical aperture
 Types of fibers
 Fiber optic communication
principle
 Fiber optic sensors.

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Nuclear and particle Physics

 Nuclear properties and forces


 Nuclear models - Shell model
 Nuclear reaction
 Radioactivity - types and half-life
 Fundamental forces
 Particle physics
 Classification of matter
 Quark model

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Physics of advanced materials

 Conductors: classical free electron


theory (Lorentz –Drude theory)
 Electrical conductivity
 Superconductors: definition
 Meissner effect
 Type I & II superconductors
 BCS theory (qualitative)
 Nanomaterials: introduction and
properties – synthesis
 Top-down and bottom-up
approach
 Applications
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Text Books and References

1. Laser Fundamentals, William T. Silfvast, 2nd edn, Cambridge University


press, New York (2004).
2. Fundamentals of Physics, 6th Edition, D. Halliday, R. Resnick and J. Walker,
John Wiley and Sons, New York (2001).
3. Concepts of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
(2010).
4. Fundamentals of Physics, R. Shankar, Yale University Press, New Haven and
London (2014).
5. Fundamentals of Physics II, R. Shankar, Yale University Press, New Haven and
London (2016).
6. Introduction to Nanotechnology, C.P. Poole and F.J. Owens, Wiley, New Delhi
(2007).
7. Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th Edition, Charles Kittel, John Wiley &
Sons, NJ, USA (2005).

The above list is not exhaustive!

Lecture slides will be available at tinyurl.com/PHIR11jp 11


Plan of action

SEP DEC
2023 2023

4 MONTHS 14 weeks 40 lectures

Topic # Lectures
Quantum Mechanics 12
Fiber optics 5
Lasers 5
Nuclear and particle Physics 8
Advanced Materials 8
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Evaluation

 Assessment at regular intervals of time will be carried out.

 The following examinations will be held.

Exam Marks Tentative date


Cycle Test I (CT 1) 15 Oct 1st week
Cycle Test I (CT 2) 15 Nov 1st week
Assignments 20 TBA
Compensation exam 15 Nov 3rd week
End semester exam 50 Dec

 Out of 100, the passing marks will be 35 or Class-Average/2


whichever is higher.

 Attendance : At least 75%. (With medical reasons: 65%)


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Evaluation

 Relative grading will be followed.

 Based on the performance, each student is awarded a final letter


grade at the end of the semester, in each subject. The letter
grades and the corresponding grade points are as follows:

 GPA (Grade Point Average) will be calculated as (C is credit)

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Course outcome

 Know principle, construction and working of


lasers and their applications in various
science and engineering.
 Explain light propagation in optical fibers,
types and their applications.
 Experience and appreciate the behavior of
matter at atomic scale, and to impart
knowledge in solving problems in modern
science and engineering.
 Understand the role of nuclear and particle
physics in applications like radioactivity and A smart
nuclear reactions. Engineer
 Recognize, choose and apply knowledge to
develop materials for specific applications for
common needs.
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Thank You

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