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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2019/2020

Mutliple integrals: integrated integrals; applications of Integrations;
single and multiple integrals; change of variables in integrals; Jacobian; SIF1003 THERMAL PHYSICS (2 CREDITS)
surface integrals.
Vector analysis: applications of vector multiplication; triple products; Temperature, heat conduction, diffusion; Zeroth law of thermodynamics;
fields; directional derivative, gradient; some other expressions involving PVT system, Ideal gas, van der Waal gas; Work, heat, internal energy;
divergence; line integrals; Green’s Theorem in a plane; divergence and First, Second and Third laws of thermodynamics; Entropy, enthalpy,
divergence theorem; Curl and Stoke’s Theorem. thermodynamic potentials; Phase transition, phase diagrams; Kinetic
Ordinary differential equations: separable equations; linear first-order theory for ideal gas; Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution; Real gas, black
equations; second-order linear equations. body radiation, Stefan's law; Equipartition of energy, Partition function;
Introduction to statistical mechanics; Basic statistics for
Assessment Method: thermodynamics.
Final Examination: 60%
Continuous Assessment: 40% Assessment Method:
Final Examination: 60%
Medium of Instruction: Continuous Assessment: 40%
English
Medium of Instruction:
Soft-skills: English
CS2, CTPS1, CTPS2, LL1
Soft-skills:
References: CS2, CTPS2, CTPS3, LL1
1. Mary L. Boas, Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences, 3rd
ed. (John Wiley & Sons, 2006) References:
2. S. Hassani, Mathematical Methods: For Students of Physics and 1. F.W. Sears & G.L. Salinger, Thermo-dynamics, Kinetic Theory &
Related Fields, , 2rd Edition (Springer, 2009) Statistical Thermodynamics, 3 Ed. (Addison-Wesley, 1977)
rd
3. K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson, Essential Mathematical Methods for the 2. Mark W. Zemansky & Richard H. Dittman, Heat and
Physical Sciences (Cambridge University Press, 2011) Thermodynamics, 7 Ed. (McGraw-Hill Int’l Ed., 1997)
th
4. G.B. Arfken, H.J. Weber, Mathematical Methods for Physicists: A 3. Daniel V. Schroeder, An Introduction to Thermal Physics (Pearson
Comprehensive Guide, 7th Edition (Elsevier Acad. Press, 2012) Education, Limited, 2013)
5. G. N. Felder, K. M. Felder, Mathematical Methods in Engineering 4. S.J. Blundell & K.M. Blundell, Concepts in Thermal Physics, 2nd
and Physics (John Wiley & Sons, 2015) ed. (Oxford, 2012)
5. David Goodstein, Thermal Physics: Energy and Entropy
SIF1002 VIBRATIONS AND WAVES (2 CREDITS) (Cambridge University Press, 2015)

Sinusoidal vibrations: Description of simple harmonic motion, The SIF1004 MODERN PHYSICS (2 CREDITS)
rotating-vector representation, Rotating vectors and complex numbers,
Complex exponential in waves, Superposed vibrations in one dimension, theory of relativity: Galileo-Newtonian relativity, Michelson-Morley
Two superposed vibrations of equal frequency. experiment, Special theory of relativity postulates; Lorentz
Superposed vibrations of different frequency: beats, Many superposed transformation, Lorentz contraction, time dilation Relativity of Mass,
vibrations of the same frequency, Combination of two vibrations at right Momentum and Energy, 4-vector time-position: 4-vector, velocity 4-
angles, Perpendicular motions with equal frequencies. vector, momentum 4-vector and momentum–energy.
Perpendicular motions with different frequencies: Lissajous figures, Free Quantum Theory: The need for quantum theory, Duality of Particle-
vibrations of physical systems; basic mass-string problem, Solving the Wave, Wave Function, Heisenberg uncertainty, Time independent
harmonic oscillator equation using complex exponentials, Damped Schrodinger equation, Examples in 1-D: zero free particle and infinite
oscillations, Forced vibrations and resonance, Undamped oscillator with square well potential.
harmonic forcing, Complex exponential method for forced oscillations, Atomic matter: summary of atomic structure and the physics of periodic
Forced oscillations with damping, transient phenomena, Power table, Types of Atomic Bonding, Van de Waals bond, X-ray spectrum
absorbed by a driven oscillator. and atomic number, Crystal structures, basic concept of phonons ,
Coupled oscillators and normal modes: Two coupled pendulums, Introduction to electron conduction in conductor, semiconductor and
Superposition of normal modes, Normal frequencies - general analytical insulator.
approach, Forced vibration and resonance for two coupled oscillators. Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity: Structure and characteristics of
Progressive waves: what is a wave? Normal modes and travelling nucleus, binding energy, Nuclear forces. Radioactivity, Conservation
waves, Progressive waves in one direction, Superposition of wave Laws, Q-value, natural Radioactivity Series, Nuclear reactions, nuclear
pulses. reactor and technology.
Dispersion: phase and group velocities Particle physics: Elementary particles and forces.
Cosmology and astrophysics: Introduction to Big-Bang theory, structure
Assessment Method: and evolution of stars and galaxies.
Final Examination: 60%
Continuous Assessment: 40% Assessment Method:
Final Examination: 60%
Medium of Instruction: Continuous Assessment: 40%
English
Medium of Instruction:
Soft-skills: English
CTPS2, LL1
Soft-skills:
References: CS2, CTPS2, LL1
1. P. French, Vibrations and Waves. (CRC Press, 2003)
2. H.J. Pain, The Physics of Vibrations & Waves, 6th ed. (Wiley, References:
Chichester, 2013) 1. S.T. Thornton & A. Rex, Modern Physics for Scientists and
3. G.C. King, Vibrations and Waves, 2 ed. (Wiley, 2013) Engineers, 3rd ed. (Brooks Cole, 2005)
nd
4. I.G. Main, Vibrations and Waves in Physics, 3rd ed. (Cambridge 2. R.A. Serway, C.J. Moses, C.A. Moyer, Modern Physics, 3rd ed.
Univ. Press, 1993) (Saunders, 2005)
5. H. J. Pain, P. Rankin, Introduction to Vibrations and Waves (Wiley, 3. Beiser, Concepts of Modern Physics, 6th ed. (McGraw-Hill, 2003)
2015) 4. K. Krane, Modern Physics, 3rd ed. (Wiley, 2012)

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