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Engineering Physics

PHY101
Modules
1

5.

6.

7.

8.

Topics
Introduction
to
Modern
Physics:
Plancks
concept
(hypothesis) (AB 66-67), Compton Effect (AB 80-86), Particle
properties of wave: Matter Waves (AB 104-114), Davisson
Germer Experiment (AB 115-117), Heisenberg Uncertainty
Principle (AB 119-128), Wave function (AB 182-184 & 190195), and Schrodinger equation (time dependent &
independent) (AB 187 -190 & 195-197).
Applications of Quantum Physics: Particle in a 1-D box
(Eigen Value and Eigen Function) (AB 198-202), 3-D Analysis
(Qualitative), Tunneling Effect (Qualitative) (AB 205),
Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM)*.
Nanophysics: Introduction to Nano-materials, Moores law,
Properties of Nano-materials*, Quantum confinement, Quantum
well, wire & dot (CF 226-236), Carbon Nano-tubes (CNT) (CF
115-125), Applications of nanotechnology in industry*.
Laser Principles and Engineering Application: Laser
Characteristics, Spatial and Temporal Coherence (WS 36-39),
Einstein Coefficient & its significance (WS 90-92 & 215-221),
Population inversion (WS 234-235 & 290-292), Two, three &
four level systems (WS 295-304), Pumping schemes, Threshold
gain coefficient (WS 247-251), Components of laser , NdYAG*, He-Ne (WS), CO 2 (WS) and Dye laser* and their
engineering applications*
Electromagnetic Theory and its application : Physics of
Divergence, Gradient and Curl (DJG 13-20), Qualitative
understanding of surface and volume integral (DJG 24, 26, 27) ,
Maxwell Equations (Qualitative) (DJG 232, 321-327), Wave
Equation (Derivation) (DJG 364-366), EM Waves, Phase
velocity, Group velocity, Group index*, Wave guide
(Qualitative) (DJG 405)
Propagation of EM waves in Optical fibers: Light
propagation through fibers, Acceptance angle, Numerical
Aperture, Types of fibers - step index, graded index, single
mode & multimode*, Attenuation, Dispersion-intermodal and
intramodal (AG 29-40, 65, 78)
Optoelectronic Devices & Applications of Optical fibers:
Sources-LED & Laser Diode, Detectors-Photodetectors- PN &
PIN(AG 209, 235, 238) - Applications of fiber optics in
communication- Endoscopy*
Special Theory of Relativity: , Frame of reference, Galilean
relativity, Postulate of special theory of relativity (RR 3, 8, 1828, 35, 38), Simultaneity, length contraction and time dilation
(RR 50, 56, 68, 78).
Total Lecture Hours

Self Study

L,T,P,J,C
3, 0, 2,4,5
L
SLO
Hrs

1,2

1,2

1,2

2,4

2,4

1,2

45

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# Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of

physical and computer models to lecture, Visit to Industry and study the
thermal equipments, Min of 2 lectures by industry experts

Project
Module 1
Computer Simulation on Compton Effect
Schrodinger wave equation in 3D using Laplace equation and polar coordinates
Variance in temperature corresponding to different colored iron and steel rods
(related to black body radiation)
2-D graphical simulation of Schrdingers waves
Experimental verification of Wiens displacement and Stefan law using Black
body radiation kit.
Visualizing the bound state wave functions from Schrdingers equation through
Python and C. .
Demonstrate the Compton wavelength shift using computer simulation.
Demonstrate Davisson and Germer experiment (use computer animation)

Module 2
Simulate the particle in a box potential for different energy Eigen values and
Eigen functions
Reproduce the scanning tunneling microscope design using some professional
engineering drawing software.

Module 3
Experimental determination of quantum confinement phenomenon in nanostructured semiconductors.
Determining the optical energy band gap properties of nano-materials.
Verifying the optical, electrical and structural properties of nano-materials.
Verifying the surface to volume ratio of nano-materials.
Studying the industrial role and impact of nano-materials in food, energy,
construction and consumer goods.
How nano-particles can be used to purify water.
How nano-particles can be used for drug delivery in the human body.
Possible solution to global warming: physics point of view
Demonstrate (computer animation/simulation) the quantum dot, quantum well
and quantum wire.
Applications of nano-science in modern electronics.
Nano-materials for solar cell applications
Determination of food quality by using infrared spectroscopic technique
Deposition of thin films on substrate: physicochemical understanding
Understanding the physical properties of the nano-scale materials: theory and
concepts
Desalination of salt water: cost effective methods

60
[Non
Cont
act
hrs]

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Module 4
Build a Laser Beam Burglar Alarm
Measurement of small angles; build a laser range finder
Build basic Laser Communication Systems
Laser based display of sound and resonance; build a laser spirograph
Demonstrate the principals of bar code scanning by using lasers
Build and demonstrate a nitrogen laser.
Designing a Laser Communication Device
Study Effects of Weather on Laser Communications
Build a Laser-Based Device to Weigh Small Masses
Determining the Type of Particle in an Air Sample by Using Laser Light
Scattering
Diffractive Bending of Laser Beams Around Objects
Effect of Different Color Filters on Energy of a Laser Beam
Determine the capacity difference between various medias (CDs and DVDs)
when created with different lasers
Make your own home laser show
Make a laser projector with a custom stand
Create burning red and blue lasers
Make a wicked sweet laser blaster gun.
Use a laser as a long distance listening device.
Simulate the Einsteins coefficients and find out the saturation intensity of a laser
Demonstrate the two level, three level and four level pumping schemes (using
computer animation)
Design a laser based on the characteristics and components you have learned in
this module
Demonstrate the lasing action in CO2 laser (computer animation)
Demonstrate the ring cavity dye laser in detail (start from the dye molecule
selection, pump laser characteristics and the design of the laser)
Applications of laser in computers, printers, scanners and telecommunications.
Safety measures to handle the high power laser and dye laser. Demonstrate with
some examples
Module 5

Simulation of EM waves
Simulation of vector field of TE and TM mode for a fixed dimension rectangular
wave guide.
Simulate the wave equations from Maxwells equations
Based on the Maxwells equations, design and analyse transmission lines and
waveguides, such as microstrip line.
Demonstrate phase velocity, group velocity and group index (use animation)
Demonstrate the Physical significance of Maxwells equation (use simulation
software and animation)

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Application of concept of vector identities in Maxwells equations

Module 6
Broadband antireflective coatings for fiber- optics communication
Fiber waveguide arrays as model system for discrete optics
Ophthalmological instruments with fiber optics
Analysis of surface defects using fiber-optics laser scanning system
Fiber-optics sensors for monitoring vibration in the bearings of large stationary
plants.
Demonstrate the propagation of light in optical fibers by varying the core and
cladding material, core and cladding thickness (by computer animation)
Fiber optic loss and fiber coupling efficiency, what are the things need to taken
into consideration to improve the efficiency of the fiber. Give examples and
simulation results.
How the different modes of light can be converted into a Gaussian beam in a
single mode fiber, explain different modes of propagation in the multimode fiber.

Module 7
Design and evaluation of a simple communication system to transfer audio
signals over short distance
Comparison of optical properties of LEDs and laser sources available in the lab
using a simple photo-detector circuit.
Comparison of the characteristics of pn and pin diode based photo-detectors.
If you are given a laser diode, how do you design a stable diode laser which has a
line width of ~ kHz.
Fiber optic applications in communication.

Module 8
Application of length contraction and time dilation

# Generally a team project [5 to 10 members]

# Concepts studied in XXXX should have been used
# Down to earth application and innovative idea should have been
attempted
# Report in Digital format with all drawings using software package to be
submitted. [Ex. 1. Optimal design of a cooking vessel for min. heat loss
OR 2. Exergy analysis of the Wind cum solar street light with different
constraints many batches can work on this. Or can join with RA and do a
part of the Research Project related to the subject XXXX]
# Assessment on a continuous basis with a min of 3 reviews.
Text Books
1. Concepts of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser et al., Sixth Edition, Tata
McGraw Hill (2013) (AB)

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2. Laser Fundamentals, William Silfvast, Cambridge University Press (2008)

(WS)
3. Introduction to Electrodynamics, D. J. Griffith, 3 r d Edition (2013) (DJG)
4. Fiber Optic Communication Technology, Djafar K. Mynbaev and Low ell
L.Scheiner, Pearson, 2011
Reference Books
1. Modern Physics, Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Mosses, Curt A. Moyer,
Cengage learning [ 3 r d Indian Edition], 2010
2. Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, John R. Taylor, Chris D.
Zafiratos and Michael A. Dubson, PHI Learning Private Ltd., 2011
3. Modern Physics, Kenneth Krane, Wiley Indian Edition, 2010
4. Modern Physics, Stephen T. Thornton and Andrew Rex, Cengage Learning,
First Indian Reprint, 2008
5. The Essential Understandings of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, T.
Pradeep, Tata McGraw Hill, 2007
6. Laser Systems and Applications, Nityanand Choudhary and Richa Verma, PHI
Learning Private Ltd., 2011
7. Lasers: Principles and Applications, J. Wilson and J.F.B. Hawkes, Prentice
Hall (2003)
8. Lasers and Optical Instrumentation, S. Nagabhushana and B.
Sathyanarayana, I.K. International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2010
9. Electromagnetic Waves, R. Shevgaonkar, 1 s t Edition (2005)
10. Principles of Electromagnetics, Matthew N.O. Sadiku (Fourth Edition),
Oxford (2010)
11. Introduction to Fiber Optics, Ajoy Ghatak and K. Thyagarajan, Cambridge
University Press, 2010 (AG)
12. Introduction to Nano Technology, Charles P Poole Jr., Frank J Ow ens, Willey
Publication. (CF)
13. Special theory of Relativity, R Resnick, Wiley Publication (RR).
List of experiments

1. Determination of Plancks constant using electroluminescence process (Module 1)

2. Electron diffraction ( Module 1)
3. Determination of wavelength of laser source (He-Ne laser and diode lasers of
different wavelengths) using diffraction technique ( Module 4 )
4. Dispersive power of prism ( Module 6)
5. Optical Fiber communication (source + optical fiber + detector) ( Modules 7+8)
6. Determination of size of fine particle using laser diffraction (Module 3)
7. Determination of the track width (periodicity) in a written CD (Module 4)
8. PIN diode characteristics (Module 8)
9. Black body Radiation (Module 1+2)
10.
Optical Fiber communication (source + optical fiber + detector) ( Modules 7
+ 8)
11. Analysis of crystallite size and strain in a nano-crystalline film using X-ray
diffraction (Module 3)
12.
Numerical solutions of Schrdinger equation (e.g. particle in a box

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problem) (Module 2) (can be given as an assignment)

13.
Laser coherence length measurement ( Module 4)
14.
Proof for transverse nature of E.M. waves ( Module 6)
15.
Quantum confinement and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle ( Module 1 +
3)

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering
applications
2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of
contemporary issues
3. Having an ability to be socially intelligent with good SIQ (Social Intelligence
Quotient) and EQ (Emotional Quotient)
4. Having Sense-Making Skills of creating unique insights in what is being seen
or observed (Higher level thinking skills which cannot be codified)
5. Having design thinking capability
6. Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the relevant
standards and with realistic constraints
7. Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data in to abstract
concepts and to understand database reasoning)
8. Having Virtual Collaborating ability
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering
problems
10. Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
11. Having interest in lifelong learning
12. Having adaptive thinking and adaptability
13. Having cross cultural competency exhibited by working in teams
14.
Having an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
analyze and interpret data
15. Having an ability to use the social media effectively for productive use
16. Having a good working knowledge of communicating in English
17. Having an ability to use techniques, skills and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills
19. Having a good cognitive load management skills
20.
Having a good digital footprint