St. Xavier s College Autonomous Mumbai Syllabus For 4 th Semester Courses in PHYSICS (June 2017 onwards) Contents: Theory Syllabus for Courses: S.PHY.4.01:Thermodynamics S.PHY.4.02:Quantum Mechanics S.PHY.4.03:Acoustics Practical Course Syllabus: S. PHY.4. PR Page 1
Course:S.PHY.4.01 Title: Thermodynamics Learning Objectives: To Understand the Laws of Thermodynamics and their applications Number of lectures : 45 Unit I Temperature and the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamic Simple Thermodynamics systems Work Heat and 1 st law of thermodynamics Unit II Ideal Gas 2 nd law of thermodynamics Carnot Cycle and Thermodynamic temperature Scale Entropy Unit III Pure substances Mathematical Methods in Open systems Liquefaction of gases (Ref.2) References: 1. Zemansky, Mark W. & Dittman, Richard H.: Heat and thermodynamics. [an intermediate textbook] (7th ed.) New York. Mcgraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 1997. 0-07-114816-7--(536ZEM/DIT) 2. Saha, M.N. & Srivastava, B.N.: A treatise on heat. (5th ed.) Allahabad. The Indian Press (Publications), 1969.--(536SAH/SRI) C.I.A.: Problem Solving / Multiple Choice Questions /Assignments/ Presentations Page 2
Title: Quantum Mechanics Learning Objectives: 1) Learning Theoretical aspects at Quantum Level. 2) To know more about the insight of the atomic world. Number of lectures : 45 Course:S.PHY.4.02 UNIT I Thermal Radiation and Planck s postulate Photons particle like properties of radiation De broglie's postulate wavelike properties of particles Bohr's model of the atom UNIT II Schroedinger's theory of quantum mechanics Solutions of time-independent Schroedinger s equations Unit III Solutions of time-independent Schroedinger s equations Particle in 3D box References: 1. Sears, Francis Weston & Zemansky, Mark W.: University physics with modern physics.(13th ed.) New Delhi. Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2016. 978-81-317-9027-4--(530Sea/Zem) 2. Eisberg, Robert & Resnick, Robert: Quantum physics of atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei and particles. (2nd ed.) New Delhi. Wiley India (P) Ltd., 2013. 978-81-265-0818-1--(530.12Eis/Res) 3. Ghatak, Ajoy K.: Introduction to quantum mechanics. New Delhi. Macmillan India Limited, 1996. 0333-92419-3--(530.12GHA) 4. Ghatak, Ajoy K.: Introduction to quantum mechanics. New Delhi. Macmillan India Limited, 1996. 0333-92419-3--(530.12GHA) C.I.A.: Problem Solving / Multiple Choice Questions /Assignments/ Presentations Page 3
Course: S.PHY.4.03 Title: Acoustics Learning Objective: Understanding Acoustics of Physical, Architectural and musical systems Number of lectures : 45 Unit I Physical Acoustics Simple Harmonic Motion Applications. Waves and Sound. Standing Waves and the Overtone Series Analysis and Synthesis of Complex Waves Unit II Psycho-acoustics and architectural acoustics The Human Ear and Voice Musical temperament and pitch Room and Auditorium Acoustics Unit III Musical acoustics Woodwind Instruments Brass Instruments Stringed Instruments Percussion Instruments Reference: 1. Richard E. & Stork, David G.: The physics of sound. (3rd ed.) New Delhi. Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2012. 978-81-317-6858-7--(534Ber/Sto) 2. Moore, Rossing and Wheeler: The Science Of Sound, Pearson, third edition 2002. 3. Olson, Harry F.: Music Physics and Engineering Dover, (2 nd ed.) ( for Practicals) 4. Wood, Alexander: Physics of music. (6th ed.) London. Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1962.--(534WOO) C.I.A.: Problem Solving / Multiple Choice Questions /Assignments/ Presentations Page 4
Course :S.PHY.4.PR. REGULAR EXPERIEMENTS + PROJECT WORK (in theory related topics) Experimental Project work: 30 3 marks Presentation: 20 marks Exam on regular experiments 25 marks Journal 15 marks Minimum Three experiments from each paper Acoustics: 1. Speed of sound by different methods 2. Concept of beats and resonance at audio frequency. 3. Open and closed end organ pipes. 4. Frequency response of speakers Thermodynamics: 1. J by Electrical Method. 2. Heat conductivity by Lee s method. 3. Constant Volume Air Thermometer. 4. Experiments on laws of thermodynamics Quantum Mechanics: 1. Planck s Constant using LED. 2. Simulation experiments/ plotting of wave and probability functions using using software like Octave, MS Excel. (two experiments) REFERENCES: 1. Worsnop, B.L. & Flint, H.T.: Advanced practical physics for students. (9th ed. reprint) Bombay. Asia Publishing House, 1951(1971).--(530.0724WOR/FLI) 2. Chattopadhyay, D. & Rakshit, P.C.: An advanced course in practical physics. (8th ed.reprint) Kolkata. New Central Book Agency (P) Ltd., 2007(2009). 81-7381-054-0--(530.078Cha/Rak) Page 5
3. Arora, C.L.: B.Sc. practical physics. (19th ed. Reprint) New Delhi. S. Chand & Company Ltd., 1995(2010). 81-219-0909-0--(530.0724Aro) Page 6