Details of PH1201 (Spring 2013)
Level: 1 | Type: Theory | Credits: 3.0 |
Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
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PH1201 | Physics II | Dibyendu Nandi |
Syllabus |
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Thermal Physics
Kinetic theory of gases. Derivation of the ideal gas laws based on kinetic theory. The first law of thermodynamics. Applications to ideal gas processes. Carnot cycle. The second law of thermodynamics. The concept of entropy. Basics of electromagnetism Electrostatics - electric field and potential. Electric flux - analogy with fluid flow. Gauss law and its applications. Magnetism - Amperes law and applications. Faraday's law and electromagnetic induction. Special theory of relativity Einstein's postulates. The invariant interval. Lorentz boost (derivation not required). Phenomenological consequences. Redefinition of momentum. The mass energy relation. The nucleus. Nuclear reactions and decay. Basics of nuclear fission and fusion. |
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Course Credit Options
Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
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1 | IP | 2 | Not Allowed |
2 | IP | 4 | Not Allowed |
3 | MS | 2 | Core |
4 | RS | 1 | Not Allowed |