The units in this book provide motivation to learners to move towards intricate concepts of Physics. The nature of research and demand to know more has led to continuous and deeper understanding of reasons behind observed phenomenon. The course has 5 units spread over 43 modules. We start with optics and study it under ray optics, kind of macroscopic view of light and its interaction with objects around us. Wave optics, which proposes a microscopic explanation of the phenomenon of interference, diffraction and polarization. These cannot be explained using ray optics. The unit on dual nature of radiation and matter will present a unique view. The continuous and path breaking studies in quantum mechanics can be understood only if we understand initial scientific work which is in the unit of atoms and nuclei. Surrounded by electronics and technology, one will appreciate the unit on semiconductors and electronic devises. The unit is challenging as many new ideas will come up in the course. likewise, the unit on communication will seem very basic, as there is fast scientific development in this field. The course does not demand high level of mathematics however, you will need to be regular as connections between various segments require deeper study and higher order thinking.
Overview
Syllabus
Unit No.
Module No.
Module Name
Unit 6 –
Optics
Module 1
Optics
Module 2
Reflection of Light From Spherical Surfaces
Module 3
Phenomenon of Refraction, Refraction Through A Glass Slab
Module 4
Special Effects Due To Refraction
Module 5
Refraction Through a Prism
Module 6
Refraction At Spherical Surfaces
Module 7
Optics Experiments
Module 8
Natural Phenomenon
Module 9
Optical Instruments
Module 10
Wave Optics
Module 11
Superposition of Light Waves
Module 12
Interference
Module 13
Diffraction of Light Waves
Module 14
Effects of Diffraction in Daily Life
Module 15
Polarization
Extra Reading Materials
Unit 7 –
Dual Nature Of Radiation and Matter
Module 16
Photoelectric Effect
Module 17
Study of Photoelectric Effect
Module 18
Einstein’s Photoelectric Equation
Module 19
De Brogile Waves
Module 20
Application of Dual Nature of Matter
Extra Reading Materials
Unit 8 –
Atoms and Nuclei
Module 21
Early Atomic Models
Module 22
Bohr Model
Module 23
Understanding Bohr’s Model For Hydrogen Atom
Module 24
Atomic Nucleus
Module 25
Mass Defect and Binding Energy
Module 26
Radioactivity
Module 27
Nuclear Energy
Extra Reading Materials
Unit 9 –
Electronic Devices
Module 28
Energy Bands in Solids
Module 29
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Semiconductor
Module 30
p-n junction
Module 31
Diode as a Rectifier
Module 32
Experiments with Semiconductor Diodes
Module 33
Zener Diode
Module 34
Junction Transistor
Module 35
Application of Transistors
Module 36
Common Emitter Transistor Amplifier
Module 37
Digital electronics and Logic Gates
Extra Reading Materials
Unit 10 –
Communication Systems
Module 38
Introduction to Electronic Communication
Module 39
Propagation of Electromagnetic Wave
Module 40
Modulation
Module 41
Amplitude Modulation
Module 42
Short Range Communication
Module 43
Modern Day Communication
Extra Reading Materials
Final Assessment
Taught by
Anuradha Mathur
