CORE COURSE (HONOURS IN PHYSICS)

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Semester I
- Time – 3hrs F.M.: 100 [60(End sem)+15(Int)+25(Pr)] Credit- 6

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PHYSICS-CC I: MATHEMATICAL
PHYSICS-I (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals- 02)
Theory: 40 Classes (1 hr duration)

The emphasis of course is on applications in solving problems of interest to physicists.

UNIT-I
Calculus:
Calculus of functions of more than one variable: Partial derivatives, exact and inexact
differentials. Integrating factor, with simple illustration. Calculus of variation: Euler equation,
Constrained Maxima/ minima using Lagrange Multipliers. (4 Lectures)
Dirac Delta function and its properties:
Definition of Dirac delta function. Representation as limit of a Gaussian function and
rectangular function. Properties of Dirac delta function (3 Lectures)
UNIT-II
Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates:
Orthogonal Curvilinear Coordinates. Derivation of Gradient, Divergence, Curl and Laplacian
in Cartesian, Spherical and Cylindrical Coordinate Systems. Comparison of velocity and
acceleration in cylindrical and spherical coordinate system. (7 Lectures)

UNIT-III
Vector Calculus:
Recapitulation of vectors: Properties of vectors under rotations. Scalar product and its in
variance under rotations. Vector product, Scalar triple product and their interpretation in terms
of area and volume respectively. Scalar and Vector fields. (5 Lectures)

UNIT-IV
Vector Differentiation: Directional derivatives and normal derivative. Gradient of a scalar
field and its geometrical interpretation. Divergence and curl of a vector field. Del and
Laplacian operators. Vector identities, (8 Lectures0
UNIT-V
Vector Integration: Ordinary Integrals of Vectors. Multiple integrals, Jacobian. Notion of
infinitesimal line, surface and volume elements. Line, surface and volume integrals of Vector
fields. Flux of a vector field. Gauss' divergence theorem, Green's and Stokes Theorems and
their applications (no rigorous proofs). (13 Lectures)
Reference Books:
 Mathematical
th
Methods for Physicists, G.B. Arfken, H.J. Weber, F.E. Harris,
2013,7 Edn., Elsevier.
 An introduction to ordinary differential equations, E.A. Coddington, 2009, PHI
learning.
 Calculus of variations: Eulers equation, Constrained Maxima/Minima using
Langragian Multipliers
Differential Equations, George F. Simmons, 2007, McGraw Hill.
Mathematical Tools for Physics, James Nearing, 2010, Dover Publications.
Mathematical methods for Scientists and Engineers, D.A. McQuarrie, 2003, Viva
Book
Advanced Engineering Mathematics, D.G. Zill and W.S. Wright, 5 Ed., 2012,
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Erwin Kreyszig, 2008, Wiley India.
Essential Mathematical Methods, K.F.Riley&M.P.Hobson, 2011, Cambridge Univ.
Press
Mathematical Physics and Special Relativity --M. Das, P.K. Jena and B.K.
nd
Dash (Sri Krishna Prakashan) 2 Edition 2009
Mathematical Physics--H. K. Dass, Dr. Rama Verma (S. Chand Higher Academics)
th
6 Edition 2011.
 Mathematical Physics –C. Harper, (Prentice Hall India) 2006.
Mathematical Physics-Goswami (Cengage Learning) 2014
Mathematical Method for Physical Sciences -- M. L. Boas (Wiley India) 2006

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Semester I
PHYSICS-CC II: MECHANICS
(Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02) Theory: 40
Classes (1hr duration)
Time – 3hrs F.M.: 100 [60(End sem)+15(Int)+25(Pr)] Credit- 6

UNIT-I
Rotational Dynamics: Centre of Mass and Laboratory frames. Angular momentum of a
particle and system of particles. Torque. Principle of conservation of angular momentum.
Rotation about a fixed axis. Moment of Inertia. Perpendicular and parallel axis thermo.
Calculation of moment of inertia for rectangular, cylindrical and spherical bodies. Kinetic
energy of rotation. Motion involving both translation and rotation.
(10 Lectures)
Non-Inertial Systems: Non-inertial frames and fictitious forces. Uniformly rotating frame.
Lawsof Physics in rotating coordinate systems. Centrifugal force .Coriolis force and its
applications.
(3 Lectures)
UNIT-II
Elasticity: Relation between Elastic constants. Twisting torque on a Cylinder or Wire.
(3 Lectures)
Fluid Motion: Kinematics of Moving Fluids: Poiseuille’s Equation for Flow of a Liquid
through a Capillary Tube. (2 Lectures)

UNIT-III
Gravitation and Central Force Motion: Law of gravitation. Gravitational potential energy.
Inertial and gravitational mass. Potential and field due to spherical shell and solid sphere.
(3 Lectures)
Motion of a particle under a central force field. Two-body problem and its reduction to one-
body problem and its solution. The energy equation and energy diagram. Kepler’s Laws.
Satellite in circular orbit and applications. Geosynchronous orbits. Weightlessness .Basic idea
of global positioning system (GPS).Physiological effects on astronauts. (6 Lectures)

UNIT-IV
Oscillations: SHM: Simple Harmonic Oscillations. Differential equation of SHM and
itssolution. Kinetic energy, potential energy, total energy and their time-average values.
Damped oscillation. Forced oscillations: Transient and steady states; Resonance, sharpness of
resonance; power dissipation and Quality Factor. (5 Lectures)
UNIT-V
Special Theory of Relativity: Michelson-Morley Experiment and its outcome. Postulates of
Special Theory of Relativity. Lorentz Transformations. Simultaneity and order of events.
Lorentz contraction. Time dilation. Relativistic transformation of velocity, frequency and
wave number. Relativistic addition of velocities. Variation of mass with velocity. Massless
Particles. Mass-energy Equivalence. Relativistic Doppler effect. Relativistic Kinematics.
Transformation of Energy and Momentum. Energy-Momentum Four Vector.
(8 Lectures)
Reference Books:
 An introduction to mechanics, D. Kleppner, R.J. Kolenkow, 1973, McGraw-Hill.
 Mechanics, Berkeley Physics, vol.1, C.Kittel, W.Knight, et.al. 2007, Tata McGraw-
Hill.
 Physics, Resnick, Halliday and Walker 8/e. 2008, Wiley.
 Analytical Mechanics, G.R. Fowles and G.L. Cassiday. 2005, Cengage Learning.
 Feynman Lectures, Vol. I, R.P.Feynman, R.B.Leighton, M.Sands, 2008,
Pearson Education
 Introduction to Special Relativity, R. Resnick, 2005, John Wiley and Sons.
 University Physics, Ronald Lane Reese, 2003, Thomson Brooks/Cole.
Additional Books for Reference
 Mechanics, D.S. Mathur, S. Chand and Company Limited, 2000
 University Physics. F.W Sears, M.W Zemansky, H.D Young 13/e, 1986, Addison
Wesley
 Physics for scientists and Engineers with Modern Phys., J.W. Jewett, R.A.Serway,
2010, Cengage Learning
 Theoretical Mechanics, M.R. Spiegel, 2006, Tata McGraw Hill.
 Mechanics - J. C. Slater and N. H. Frank (McGraw-Hill)
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