Course Code : PHY1010 Course Title : Fundamentals of Physics TPC 3 2 4

Version No. 1.0

Course Pre-requisites None
Course Anti-Requisites PHY1001, PHY1006, PHY1007, PHY1008
Objectives:
1. Understand the nature of Oscillations.
2. To enrich knowledge in Interference and polarization
3. To introduce and make appreciate the role of Quantum
mechanics in microscopic devices and computation.
4. To know the basics of Crystallography and semiconductor
physics.
5. To understand the basic idea and concepts of electromagnetism
6. Describe the operation of lasers and fiber optics.
7. Understand the basics of thermodynamics
CO-PO Mapping
Course
Course Outcome Statement PO’s
Outcomes
Ability to differentiate harmonic oscillations and waves and PO1, PO2, PO3,
CO1
apply the knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems PO4, PO10, PO11
PO1, PO2, PO3,
Explain interference, and diffraction concepts, Connect it to a
CO2 PO4, PO5, PO9,
few engineering applications
PO10
PO1, PO2, PO3,
Learn basic concepts of polarizations and application of
CO3 PO4, PO9, PO10,
polaroid’s
PO11
Apply the knowledge of basic quantum mechanics, to set up PO1, PO2, PO3,
CO4 one-dimensional Schrodinger’s wave equation and its PO4, PO5, PO9,
application to a matter wave system. PO10
Understand the basic laser physics, working of lasers, and PO1, PO2, PO3,
CO5
principle of propagation of light in optical fibers. PO4, PO9,PO10
Understand theory of semiconductors; Apply theory learnt to PO1, PO2, PO3,
CO6 correlate with the environmental issues such as the use of solar PO4, PO7, PO9,
cells PO10, PO11
Total Instructional hours 45 hours
Oscillations 6 Hours
Module No. 1
Periodic motion-simple harmonic motion-characteristics of simple harmonic motion-vibration of
simple spring-mass system. Resonance-definition, damped harmonic oscillator – heavy, critical and
light damping, energy decay in a damped harmonic oscillator, quality factor, forced mechanical and
electrical oscillators.

Module No. 2 Interference-principle of superposition-Young's 5 Hours

experiment
Theory of interference fringes-types of Interference-Fresnel's Prism-Newton's rings, Diffraction-Two
kinds of Diffraction-Difference between interference and diffraction Fraunhofer diffraction at single
slit-plane diffraction grating. Temporal and Spatial Coherence.

Module No. 3 Polarization of light 4 Hours

Polarization - Concept of production of polarized beam of light from two SHM acting at right angle;
plane, elliptical and circularly polarized light, Brewster's law, double refraction.

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 Module No. 4 Basic Idea of Electromagnetisms 4 Hours
Continuity equation for current densities, Maxwell's equation in vacuum and non-conducting
medium.
Module No. 5 Quantum Mechanics 6 Hours

Introduction- Planck's quantum theory- Matter waves, de-Broglie wavelength, Heisenberg's

Uncertainty principle, time independent and time dependent Schrödinger's wave equation, Physical
significance of wave function, Particle in a one dimensional potential box
Module No. 6 Crystallography 5 Hours
Basic terms-types of crystal systems, Bravais lattices, miller indices, d spacing, Atomic packing
factor for SC, BCC, FCC and HCP structures, X-ray diffraction
Module No. 7 Semiconductor Physics 4 Hours
Conductor, Semiconductor and Insulator; Origin of Band Theory, Basic concept of Band theory

Module No. 8 Lasers and Fiber optics 7 Hours

Einstein's theory of matter radiation interaction and A and B coefficients; amplification of light by
population inversion, different types of lasers: Ruby Laser, CO2 and Neodymium YAG (Neodymium-
doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet); Properties of laser beams: mono-chromaticity, coherence,
directionality and brightness, laser speckles, applications of lasers in engineering. Fiber optics and
Applications, Types of optical fibers.
Module No. 9 Thermodynamics 4 Hours
Zero-th law of thermodynamics, first law of thermodynamics, brief discussion on application of 1st
law, second law of thermodynamics and concept of Engine, entropy, change in entropy in reversible
and irreversible processes.
Text Books
1.Concepts of Modern Physics, (Fifth Edition) A Beiser, McGraw Hill International 2017.
References
1. Optics, (Fifth Edition) Ajoy Ghatak, Tata McGraw Hill 2012.
2. Sears & Zemansky University Physics, Addison-Wesley 14th Edition 2017.
3. Fundamentals of Optics, (Third Edition) Jenkins and White, McGraw-Hill 2017.
Mode of Evaluation Continuous Assessment (Quizzes, CATs, Assignments etc.)
CAT-1 Weightage (in %) 20
CAT-2 Weightage (in %) 20
FAT Weightage (in %) 20
Quiz Weightage (in %) 15
LAB Weightage (in %) 25
Total 100

Syllabus prepared by Dr. Madhusudhana Rao N

Recommended by the Board of 26st February 2021
Studies on
Date of Approval by the 5th AC 02.03.21
Academic Council

List of experiments

1) Magnetic field along the axis of current carrying coil – Stewart and Gee
2) Determination of Hall coefficient of semi-conductor

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3) Determination of Plank constant
4) Determination of wave length of light by Laser diffraction method
5) Determination of wave length of light by Newton's Ring method
6) Determination of laser and optical fiber parameters
7) Determination of Stefan's Constant.

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