Notes for Applied Physics - Phy by Verified Writer

Vector calculus gradient of scalar field divergence curl of vector field Only Physical significance Gauss divergence theorem Stoke s theorem Green s theorem Only Statements r nGauss law of electrostatics in free space and in a medium Only statements electric displacement D magnetic Induction B Amperes circuital law Only statements displacement current Faraday s law of electromagnetic induction

electromagnetic wave equation for E and B transverse nature of EM waves

Need for Quantum physics-Historical overviews Particle aspects of radiation-Black body radiation photoelectric effect Compton scattering pair production No derivations Wave aspect of particles- matter wave de Broglie Hypothesis Heisenberg Uncertainty principles- Statement Interpretation and example Basic features of Quantum mechanics- Transition from deterministic to probabilistic States of system- Wave function probability density superposition principle observables and operators expectation va

Heisenbergs Uncertinity principle

Free particles- continuous states Potential steps- Reflections transmissions Potential Barrier-Tunneling Infinite deep potential well-energy eigen values eigen functions

Oscillatory systems Simple harmonic oscillation damped harmonic oscillation forcedvibration resonance coupled oscillation r nWaves as periodic variation quantity in space and time wave equation r nReflection and transmission of waves at boundary of two media