PH103: Physics-I [3-1-0-8]
Course OveRVIEW
The pre mid-semester part of Physics 103 deals with Newtonian formulation of Classical Mechanics. In addition, a primer on fundamentals of wave phenomena is also discussed. In general, 'mechanics' attempts to understand the motion of 'objects' in terms of the forces acting on it. These objects can come in a variety of sizes and can travel with a wide range of speeds. The prefix 'Classical' simplifies the physical scenario to systems where: (i) the involved speeds are 'slow' compared to the speed of light, and (ii) the 'objects' are having sizes 'large' compared to atoms and molecules. This thus addresses the realm of everyday life where classical mechanics is applicable. The post mid-semester portion provides a detailed account of the phenomena of Waves followed by basic Quantum Mechanics.
Class Schedule
10:00-10:55 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (G1; R102 Tutorial Block)11:00-11:55 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (G2; R104 Tutorial Block)
Tutorial 09:00-09:55 on Thursday (CS-R102; EE-R104; CB&CE-R107; ME-R109)
NOTE: Office contact hours (R217-BlockIV for PH101 are as follows:
(a) Wednesday 12:00-13:00 (G2)
(b) Friday 12:00-13:00 (G1)
Contact:
isphysicsfun@gmail.com
handouts
Notice(s):
1. Quiz-I on September 15, 2018
2. Joint discussion session (G1+G2): September 21, 2018, !4:00 onward, Senate Hall
3. Mid-Semester Examination: September 24, 2018 (as per md-sem schedule)
4. Viewing Mid-Semester corrected paper, October 4, 2018, 9AM, Tutorial Room.
COURSE GOALS
There is a twofold aim of the
course:
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(a) Convey and demonstrate physicists approach
to understand nature and explain its working in a
domain
applicable to daily
life. The techniques and methods learnt in the process apply to a wide
variety
of practical engineering problems.
(b) Elaborate the method of
science whereby
empirical
results and mathematical representations are
clubbed together to formulate
testable scientific hypothesis. The general validity of these
hypothesis
leads
to the development of scientific theories and a deeper understanding of
nature.
As a budding engineer, this will equip you
to: (i) logically understand the basic ingredients of the problem
at hand, (ii)
coherently write the problem statement, (iii) develop a model to
capture the
essential
features of the problem, (iv) solve the model (wherever possible),
and (v) interpret the results.
Textbooks
1. An Introduction to Classical Mechanics, Daniel Kleppner and Robert Kolenkow, Special Indian Edition, McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd. (2013).
2. Waves, Berkeley Physics Course Volume 1, Frank S. Crawfor Jr., Special Indian Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi (2011).
3. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, David J. Griffiths, 2nd Edition, Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd. (2005).
Reference Books
1. Introduction to Classical Mechanics, David Morin, Cambridge University Press, New York (2007).
2. Classical Mechanics, R. Douglas Gregory, Cambridge University Press, New York (2006).
3. Mechanics, Berkeley Physics Course Volume 1, C. Kittel, W. D. Knight, M. A. Ruderman, C. A. Helmholz, B. J. Moyer, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi (2008).
4. Classical Mechanics, J. E. Hasbun, Jones and Barlett Student Edition (2010).
5. Quantum Physics, Berkeley Physics Course Volume 4, Eyvind H. Wichman,Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi (2012).
6. Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. 1 and 3, Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, Matthew Sands, Addison-Wesley WSS (1977).