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Mutliple integrals: integrated integrals; applications of Integrations; 5. H. J. Pain, P. Rankin, Introduction to Vibrations and Waves
single and multiple integrals; change of variables in integrals; Jacobian; (Wiley, 2015)
surface integrals.
Vector analysis: applications of vector multiplication; triple products; SIF1003 THERMAL PHYSICS (2 CREDITS)
fields; directional derivative, gradient; some other expressions involving
divergence; line integrals; Green’s Theorem in a plane; divergence and Temperature, heat conduction, diffusion; Zeroth law of
divergence theorem; Curl and Stoke’s Theorem. thermodynamics; PVT system, Ideal gas, van der Waal gas; Work,
Ordinary differential equations: separable equations; linear first- heat, internal energy; First, Second and Third laws of thermodynamics;
order equations; second-order linear equations. Entropy, enthalpy, thermodynamic potentials; Phase transition, phase
diagrams; Kinetic theory for ideal gas; Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution;
Assessment Method: Real gas, black body radiation, Stefan's law; Equipartition of energy,
Final Examination: 60% Partition function; Introduction to statistical mechanics; Basic statistics
Continuous Assessment: 40% for thermodynamics.

Medium of Instruction: Assessment Method:
English Final Examination: 60%
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Soft-skills:
CS2, CTPS1, CTPS2, LL1 Medium of Instruction:
English
References:
1. Mary L. Boas, Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences, Soft-skills:
3rd ed. (John Wiley & Sons, 2006) CS2, CTPS2, CTPS3, LL1
2. S. Hassani, Mathematical Methods: For Students of Physics and
Related Fields, , 2rd Edition (Springer, 2009) References:
3. K. F. Riley, M. P. Hobson, Essential Mathematical Methods for the 1. F.W. Sears & G.L. Salinger, Thermo-dynamics, Kinetic Theory &
Physical Sciences (Cambridge University Press, 2011) Statistical Thermodynamics, 3 Ed. (Addison-Wesley, 1977)
rd
4. G.B. Arfken, H.J. Weber, Mathematical Methods for Physicists: A 2. Mark W. Zemansky & Richard H. Dittman, Heat and
Comprehensive Guide, 7th Edition (Elsevier Acad. Press, 2012) Thermodynamics, 7 Ed. (McGraw-Hill Int’l Ed., 1997)
th
5. G. N. Felder, K. M. Felder, Mathematical Methods in Engineering 3. Daniel V. Schroeder, An Introduction to Thermal Physics (Pearson
and Physics (John Wiley & Sons, 2015) Education, Limited, 2013)
4. S.J. Blundell & K.M. Blundell, Concepts in Thermal Physics, 2nd
SIF1002 VIBRATIONS AND WAVES (2 CREDITS) ed. (Oxford, 2012)
5. David Goodstein, Thermal Physics: Energy and Entropy
Sinusoidal vibrations: Description of simple harmonic motion, The (Cambridge University Press, 2015)
rotating-vector representation, Rotating vectors and complex numbers,
Complex exponential in waves, Superposed vibrations in one SIF1004 MODERN PHYSICS (2 CREDITS)
dimension, Two superposed vibrations of equal frequency.
Superposed vibrations of different frequency: beats, Many Theory of relativity: Galileo-Newtonian relativity, Michelson-Morley
superposed vibrations of the same frequency, Combination of two experiment, Special theory of relativity postulates; Lorentz
vibrations at right angles, Perpendicular motions with equal transformation, Lorentz contraction, time dilation Relativity of Mass,
frequencies. Momentum and Energy, 4-vector time-position: 4-vector, velocity 4-
Perpendicular motions with different frequencies: Lissajous figures, vector, momentum 4-vector and momentum–energy.
Free vibrations of physical systems; basic mass-string problem, Solving Quantum Theory: The need for quantum theory, Duality of Particle-
the harmonic oscillator equation using complex exponentials, Damped Wave, Wave Function, Heisenberg uncertainty, Time independent
oscillations, Forced vibrations and resonance, Undamped oscillator Schrodinger equation, Examples in 1-D: zero free particle and infinite
with harmonic forcing, Complex exponential method for forced square well potential.
oscillations, Forced oscillations with damping, transient phenomena, Atomic matter: summary of atomic structure and the physics of
Power absorbed by a driven oscillator. periodic table, Types of Atomic Bonding, Van de Waals bond, X-ray
Coupled oscillators and normal modes: Two coupled pendulums, spectrum and atomic number, Crystal structures, basic concept of
Superposition of normal modes, Normal frequencies - general phonons , Introduction to electron conduction in conductor,
analytical approach, Forced vibration and resonance for two coupled semiconductor and insulator.
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,
Assessment Method: structure 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)

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