20PH3021 Advanced Physics Lab I 0:0:2

MODULE 1: OPTICS 7 HOURS

Nature of light, ray approximation in geometrical optics, Reflection, Refraction, Fermat’s principle, Mirrors and lenses, Interference, Diffraction, Lasers : absorption, Spontaneous Emission, He:Ne laser, Welding and cutting.

MODULE 2: ELECTROMAGNETISM 6 HOURS

Electric Charge and Electric Field, Gauss's Law, Electric Potential, Capacitance and Dielectrics, Current, Resistance and Electromotive Force, Direct-Current Circuits, Magnetic Field and Magnetic Forces, Sources of Magnetic Field.

MODULE 3: ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION 7 HOURS

Induced Emf and Magnetic Flux, Faraday’s Law of Induction: Lenz’s Law, Motional Emf, Eddy Currents and Magnetic Damping, Electric Generators, Back Emf, Transformers, Electrical Safety: Systems and Devices, Inductance, RL Circuits, Reactance, Inductive and Capacitive, RLC Series AC Circuits.

MODULE 4: FUNDAMENTALS OF ACOUSTICS 11 HOURS

Types of Mechanical Waves, Periodic Waves Mathematical Description of a Wave, Speed of a Transverse Wave, Energy in Wave Motion, Wave Interference, Boundary Conditions and Superposition, Standing Waves on a String, Normal Modes of a String. Introduction, History of high frequency Acoustics, Basic elements, Mechanisms of transmission, Acoustic motion and driving motion, Notion of frequency, Acoustic amplitude and intensity, Viscous and thermal phenomena.

MODULE 5: INTRODUCTION TO ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS 7 HOURS

Dual nature of matter, de-Broglie wave. Basic principles of Atomic Force Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope, X-ray diffraction, Absorption and Fluorescence spectrometers, Differential Thermal Analysis, Applications.

MODULE 6: FLUID STATICS 7 HOURS

Density, Pressure, Variation of Pressure with Depth in a Fluid, Pascal’s Principle Gauge Pressure, Absolute Pressure and Pressure Measurement, Archimedes’ Principle, Cohesion and Adhesion in Liquids: Surface Tension and Capillary Action Pressures in the Body, Flow Rate and Its Relation to Velocity, Bernoulli’s Equation, The Most General Applications of Bernoulli’s Equation.

CONTENT BEYOND SYLLABUS

Videos on production of nanomaterial on a larger scale or application of orbital Mechanics in space flight etc.

Text Books:

1. Hugh D. Young and Roger A. Freedman, “Sears and Zemansky’s University Physics with Modern Physics”, Pearson Education, New Delhi (2018), Fourteenth Edition. 2. Mathur D.S., Shyamlal, “Elements of Properties of Matter” Charitable Trust, New Delhi, 2008

References:

1. Michael Zeilik, Stephen A. Gregory, “Introductory to Astronomy and Astrophysics”, 4th edition, Thomson Learning, Inc., 1998. 2. Michel Bruneau, “Fundamentals of Acoustics”, British Library, 2006. 3. Warren P. Mason, “Physical Acoustics Principles and Methods”, Academic Press, 1981. 4. C.P. Poole and F.J. Owens, “Introduction to Nanotechnology”, Wiley, New Delhi 2007.

20PH1002 APPLIED PHYSICS LAB FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING Credits 0:0:2:1 Course Objectives:

1. Impart knowledge on the basics of the vector and scalar representation of forces and moments 2. Give emphasis on momentum, friction and rotation of particles applicable in Aerospace engineering. 3. Provide an insight on the concept of optics and lasers.

Course Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to

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