Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : PH1003 : Waves and Optics { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Prakash Nath Vishwakarma
Syllabus
Waves and oscillations : Review of Simple Harmonic Motion, Damped and Forced oscillations, Resonance, coupled oscillations, Normal modes. Wave Motion, longitudinal and transverse waves, wave equation, plane waves, phase velocity, superposition, wave packets and group velocity, dispersion relations, two- and three dimensional waves.
Electromagnetic wave : Divergence and curl of static Electric & magnetic fields, Faraday’s law and Maxwell's correction for time dependent fields, Maxwell's equations in vacuum & media, EM waves & transverse nature of waves, boundary conditions on electric & magnetic fields, propagation of EM waves in wave guide.
Optics : Coherence, superposition of waves, Interference, Two-beam and Multi-beam interference, Fresnel Biprism, Newton’s rings, Michelson and Fabry-Perot Interferometers, Thin films, Diffraction, Fraunhofer diffraction and Grating, Polarization, linearly & circularly polarized light, wave plates, Nicole prism.
Course Objectives
- To learn independent and coupled oscillation processes such as springs, atoms, etc.
- To learn the effect of damping on the oscillation process.
- To learn the wave motion and energy transmission
- To learn the basic optics such as Coherence, superposition, Interference, Diffraction, polarization, and its application.
Course Outcomes
CO1: Recognize and use mathematical oscillator equation and wave equation, and derive these equations for certain systems. <br />CO2: Understand the effect of damping and periodic force on the oscillating body. <br />CO3: Study of Lissajous figures and the motion of coupled oscillators, <br />CO4: Use the principles of wave motion and superposition to explain the physics of polarization, interference and diffraction.
Essential Reading
- A.P.French, Vibrations and Waves, CBS Publishers
- Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, Tata-McGraw Hill
Supplementary Reading
- NA, NA, NA
- NA, NA, NA