Chemical Engineering - Teerthanker Mahaveer University

Semester-III/IV
PHYSICS II
Course Code: EAS302/EAS 402 L T P C
3 1 0 4
Objective: To understand modern physics like nanotechnology, cryogenics etc.
Course Contents
Unit I (Lectures 08)
Relativistic Mechanics: Inertial and Non- inertial Frames; Michelson-Morley Experiment;
Postulates of Special Theory of Relativity; Galilean and Lorentz Transformation; Length Contraction
and Time Dilation; Addition of Velocities; Mass Energy Equivalence and Variation of Mass with
Velocity.
Unit II (Lectures 08)
Modern Physics: Bragg’s Law; Compton Effect; Wave Particle Duality; De Broglie matter wave;
Davisson and Germer's Experiment; Phase and Group velocities; Uncertainty Principle and
application.
Unit III (Lectures 08)
Quantum Mechanics II : Physical Interpretation of Wave Function and its Normalization;
Expectation Value; Schrodinger Equation in One Dimension; Solutions of Time-Independent
Schrodinger Equation for Free Particle; Particle in an Infinite Square Well; Potential Barrier and
Tunneling; Hydrogen atom (qualitative
Unit IV (Lectures 08)
Superconductivity: Temperature dependence of resistivity; Meissner effect; Penetration depth; Type
I and Type II superconductors; Temperature dependence of critical filed; BCS theory of
superconductors; applications of superconductors.
Introduction to Nanomaterials: Basic principles of nanoscience and technology; creation and use of
buckyballs; properties and use of carbon nanotubes; applications of nanomaterials.
Unit V (Lectures 08)
Vacuum Physics: Mean free path; rotary and diffusion pumps; Pirani and Penning Gauges.
Nuclear Physics: Nuclear Forces; Binding Energy; Liquid Drop Model; Fission; Nuclear Reactors;
Fusion and Energy Processes in Stars, Controlled Thermonuclear Reactions.
Text Books:
1. Robert Resmick, Introduction to Special Theory of Relativity, Wiley.
2. A. Beiser, Perspectives of Modern Physics, McGraw Hill.
3. R. Booker and E. Boysen, Nanotechnology, Wiley.
4. G. G. Haselden, Cryogenic Fundamentals, Academic Press.
B.Tech (CHE) Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session 2012-13[01112012]
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