Engineering Physics I For Anna University

A Textbook of Engineering Physics

Engineering Physics I: For Anna University is designed to cater to the needs of the first-year undergraduate engineering students of Anna University. Written in a lucid style, this book assimilates the best principles of conceptual pedagogy, dealing at length with various topics such as Ultrasonics, Lasers, Fibre Optics, Quantum Physics and Crystal Physics.

This textbook is a comprehensive up-to-date volume providing the concepts and applications of contemporary physics for the use of students pursuing undergraduate engineering degree courses in institutions affiliated to Indian Universities Located in different zones. A modern description of interaction between atoms (and molecules) is given along with discussions of topics such as lasers, nanotechnology, magnetic properties of materials, superconductivity and applications. Many riders at the end of each chapter are the salient features of this textbook. This may in turn serve the purpose of GATE aspirants and others aspiring for faculty positions in Universities, Colleges and research institutions through written examinations.

Engineering Physics is primarily designed to serve as a textbook for undergraduate students of engineering. It will also serve as a reference book for undergraduate science (B Sc) students, scientists, technologists, and practitioners of various branches of engineering. The book thoroughlyexplains all relevant and important topics in an easy-to-understand manner.Beginning with a detailed discussion on optics, the book goes on to discuss waves and oscillations, architectural acoustics, and ultrasonics in Part I. The basic principles of classical mechanics, relativistic mechanics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics are included under Part II.Electromagnetism-related topics, namely dielectric properties, magnetic properties, and electromagnetic field theory are explained under Part III. Part IV provides an in-depth treatment of topics such as X-rays, crystal physics, band theory of solids, and semiconductor physics. It also coversconducting and superconducting materials. Topics such as nuclear physics, radioactivity, and new engineering materials and nanotechnology are presented in the last section of the book. The text also contains useful appendices on SI units, important physical and lattice constants, periodic table, andproperties of semiconductors and relevant compounds for ready reference.Plenty of solved examples, well-labelled illustrations and chapter-end exercises are provided in every chapter for better understanding of the concepts and their applications.