Physics: Year: I Semester: II
Physics: Year: I Semester: II
Physics: Year: I Semester: II
BEG 103SH
YEAR: I Semester: II
Teaching Examination Scheme Total Marks
schedule
Hours/ Final Internal
Week Assessment
Theory Practical Theory Practical
L P T Duration Marks Duration Marks
4 2 1 3 80 25 20 - 125
Course Objective: To provide the concept and knowledge of physics with the emphasis of
present day application. The background of physics corresponding to proficiency certificate
level /+2 science is assumed.
Course Content:
9.0 Optics
9.1 Geometrical optics (15 hrs)
9.1.1 Nature and source of light, different theories of light, different types of sources
Review of optics of mirror and lenses, reflection and reflection both in plane
and spherical surfaces, refraction through prism.
9.1.2 Combination of lenses in contact and at a separation, cardinal points,
achromatic combination of two lenses, separated by distance.
9.1.3 Monochromatic aberration of lenses, spherical aberration, astigmatism,
coma, curvature of field and distortion, causes and their minimization.
9.1.4 Fiber optics: Introduction to optical fiber, Types of optical fibers, Uses in
communication.
9.1.6 Lasers: Principal of the generation of laser light Uses of laser.
References:
Physics by Resnick, Haliday 2nd/4th edition
Concept of Modern Engineering Physics by A.S.Vasudeva
Optics by subrhamanyam and Brij Lal
Practical Physics by C.L. Arora