Engineering Physics

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ANANTAPUR
B.Tech (CE)– I Sem L T P C

3 0 0 3
(20A56101T) Engineering Physics
(Common to Civil, Mechanical and Food Technology)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
 To make a bridge between the physics in school and engineering courses.
 To identify the importance of the optical phenomenon i.e. interference, diffraction and
polarization related to its Engineering applications.
 To understand the mechanisms of emission of light, the use of lasers as light sources
for low and high energy applications, study of propagation of light wave through
optical fibres along with engineering applications
 To open new avenues of knowledge in dielectric and magnetic materials which find
potential in the emerging micro device applications.
Considering the significance of micro miniaturization of electronic devices and
significance of low dimensional materials, the basic concepts of nano materials, their
properties and applications in modern emerging technologies are elicited.
 To familiarize the concepts of theoretical acoustics to practical use in engineering field.
To explain the significance of ultrasound and its application in NDT for diversified
engineering application.
 To enlighten the periodic arrangement of atoms in crystals, Bragg’s law and to provide
fundamentals related to structural analysis through powder diffraction method.
UNIT-I
Wave Optics
Interference- Principle of superposition – Interference of light – Conditions for sustained interference
– Interference in thin films (Reflection Geometry) – Colors in thin films – Newton’s Rings-
Determination of wavelength and refractive index.
Diffraction- Introduction – Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction – Fraunhofer diffraction due to single
slit, double slit and N-slits (qualitative) – Grating spectrum.
Polarization- Introduction – Types of polarization – Polarization by reflection, refraction and double

refraction – Nicol’s Prism – Half wave and Quarter wave plates with applications.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit, the student will be able to

 Explain the need of coherent sources and the conditions for sustained interference (L2)
 Identify engineering applications of interference (L3)
 Analyze the differences between interference and diffraction with applications (L4)
 Illustrate the concept of polarization of light and its applications (L2)
 Classify ordinary polarized light and extraordinary polarized light (L2)
UNIT-II
Lasers and Fiber optics

Lasers- Introduction – Characteristics of laser – Spontaneous and Stimulated emission of radiation –
Einstein’s coefficients – Population inversion – Lasing action – Pumping mechanisms – Nd-YAG
laser – He-Ne laser – Applications of lasers.
Fiber optics- Introduction – Principle of optical fiber – Acceptance Angle – Numerical Aperture –
Classification of optical fibers based on refractive index profile and modes – Propagation of
electromagnetic wave through optical fibers – Propagation Losses (Qualitative) – Applications.
Learning Outcomes:

 Understand the basic concepts of LASER light Sources (L2)
 Apply the concepts to learn the types of lasers (L3)
 Identifies the Engineering applications of lasers (L2)
 Explain the working principle of optical fibers (L2)
 Classify optical fibers based on refractive index profile and mode of propagation (L2)
 Identify the applications of optical fibers in various fields (L2)
UNIT III
Engineering Materials
Dielectric Materials- Introduction – Dielectric polarization – Dielectric polarizability, Susceptibility
and Dielectric constant – Types of polarizations: Electronic, Ionic and Orientation polarization
(Qualitative) – Lorentz internal field – Clausius-Mossotti equation.
Magnetic Materials- Introduction – Magnetic dipole moment – Magnetization – Magnetic

susceptibility and permeability – Origin of permanent magnetic moment – Classification of magnetic
materials: Dia, para & Ferro – Domain concept of Ferromagnetism (Qualitative) – Hysteresis – Soft
and Hard magnetic materials.
Nanomaterials- Introduction – Surface area and quantum confinement – Physical properties:
electrical and magnetic properties – Synthesis of nanomaterials: Top-down: Ball Milling – Bottom-up:
Chemical Vapour Deposition – Applications of nanomaterials.
Learning Outcomes:

 Explain the concept of dielectric constant and polarization in dielectric materials (L2)
 Summarize various types of polarization of dielectrics (L2)
 Interpret Lorentz field and Claussius- Mosotti relation in dielectrics(L2)
 Classify the magnetic materials based on susceptibility and their temperature dependence (L2)
 Explain the applications of dielectric and magnetic materials (L2)
 Apply the concept of magnetism to magnetic devices (L3)
 Identify the nano size dependent properties of nanomaterials (L2)
 Illustrate the methods for the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials (L2)
 Apply the basic properties of nanomaterials in various Engineering branches (L3).
UNIT-IV
Acoustics and Ultrasonics

Acoustics- Introduction – Requirements of acoustically good hall – Reverberation – Reverberation
time – Sabine’s formula (Derivation using growth and decay method ) – Absorption coefficient and its
determination – Factors affecting acoustics of buildings and their remedies.
Ultrasonics- Introduction – Properties – Production by magnetostriction and piezoelectric methods –
Detection – Acoustic grating – Non Destructive Testing – Pulse echo system through transmission and
reflection modes – Applications.
Learning Outcomes:

 Explain how sound is propagated in buildings (L2)
 Analyze acoustic properties of typically used materials in buildings (L4)
 Recognize sound level disruptors and their use in architectural acoustics (L2)
 Identify the use of ultrasonics in different fields (L3)
UNIT-V
Crystallography and X-ray diffraction

Crystallography- Space lattice, Basis, unit cell and lattice parameters – Bravais Lattice – Crystal
systems – Packing fraction – Coordination number – Packing fraction of SC, BCC & FCC – Miller
indices – Separation between successive (hkl) planes.
X-Ray Diffraction- Bragg’s law – Bragg’s X-ray diffractometer – Crystal structure determination by
Powder method.
Learning Outcomes:

 Classify various crystal systems (L2)
 Identify different planes in the crystal structure (L3)
 Analyze the crystalline structure by Bragg’s X-ray diffractometer (L4)
 Apply powder method to measure the crystallinity of a solid (L4)
Prescribed Text books:
1. Engineering Physics – Dr. M.N. Avadhanulu & Dr. P.G. Kshirsagar, S. Chand and Company
2. Engineering physics – D.K. Battacharya and Poonam Tandon, Oxford University press.
Reference Books:
1. Engineering Physics - Sanjay D. Jain, D. Sahasrambudhe and Girish, University Press

2. Engineering Physics – K. Thyagarajan, McGraw Hill Publishers
3. Engineering Physics – D K Pandey, S. Chaturvedi, Cengage Learning
4. Engineering Physics – M.R. Srinivasan, New Age Publications
Course Outcomes
CO1 Study the different realms of physics and their applications in both scientific and
technological systems through physical optics. (L2)
CO2 Identify the wave properties of light and the interaction of energy with the matter
(L3).
Asses the electromagnetic wave propagation and its power in different media (L5).
CO3 Understands the response of dielectric and magnetic materials to the applied
electric and magnetic fields. (L3)
Elucidates the importance of nano materials along with their engineering
applications. (L5)
CO4 Explain the basic concepts of acoustics and ultrasonics. (L2)
Apply the concept of NDT to material testing. (L3)
CO5 Study the important properties of crystals like the presence of long-range order,
periodicity and structure determination using X-ray diffraction technique. (L5)

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ANANTAPUR

B.Tech (CE)– I Sem L T P C

Polarization- Introduction – Types of polarization – Polarization by reflection, refraction and double

At the end of this unit, the student will be able to

Lasers and Fiber optics

At the end of this unit, the student will be able to

Magnetic Materials- Introduction – Magnetic dipole moment – Magnetization – Magnetic

At the end of this unit, the student will be able to

Acoustics and Ultrasonics

At the end of this unit, the student will be able to

Crystallography and X-ray diffraction

At the end of this unit, the student will be able to

1. Engineering Physics - Sanjay D. Jain, D. Sahasrambudhe and Girish, University Press

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