Subject Syllabus
CB-105 - Fundamentals of Physics
CSBS · Semester 1
Course Modules
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Periodic motion-simple harmonic motion-characteristics of simple harmonic motion-vibration of simple spring mass systemResonance-definitionDamped harmonic oscillator - heavy, critical and light dampingEnergy decay in a damped harmonic oscillator, quality factorForced mechanical and electrical oscillators
Principle of superposition-young's experiment: Theory of interference fringes-types of interference-Fresnel's prism-Newton's ringsDiffraction-Two kinds of diffraction-Difference between interference and diffractionFresnel's half period zone and zone plate-Fraunhofer diffraction at single slit-plane diffraction gratingTemporal and Spatial Coherence
Planck's quantum theory- Matter waves, de-Broglie wavelength, Heisenberg's Uncertainty principleTime independent and time dependent Schrodinger's wave equationPhysical significance of wave function, Particle in a one dimensional potential box, Heisenberg PictureBasic terms-types of crystal systems, Bravais lattices, miller indices, d spacingAtomic packing factor for SC, BCC, FCC and HCP structuresConductor, Semiconductor and Insulator; Basic concept of Band theory
Einstein's theory of matter radiation interaction and A and B coefficientsAmplification of light by population inversionDifferent types of lasers: Ruby Laser, CO2 and Neodymium lasersProperties of laser beams: mono-chromaticity, coherence, directionality and brightness, laser specklesApplications of lasers in engineeringFiber optics and Applications, Types of optical fibersZeroth law of thermodynamics, first law of thermodynamics, brief discussion on application of 1st lawSecond law of thermodynamics and concept of Engine, entropy, change in entropy in reversible and irreversible processes