Description:

As per the syllabus of Anna University

This book is written specifically to address the course curriculum in Engineering Physics-I of the B.Tech syllabus of the Anna University. The book is designed to serve the needs of the first-year undergraduate students of all branches of engineering. It provides a sound understanding of the important phenomena in physics.

The book exposes the students to fundamental knowledge in :

Ultrasonics and their applications in industry and medicine.

Properties and applications of lasers in industry and medicine.

Types of optical fibres, their geometries, and use in communication systems; types of optical sources, detectors, and sensors including endoscopes.

Characteristics of black body radiation and quantum concepts of radiation.

Science of crystallography for understanding the structure of solids including the nature of crystal defects.

Key Features :

Numerous worked-out examples in text to give students a sound understanding of the subject.

Chapter-end summary for quick revision of the important results.

Chapter-end short and long answer questions to stimulate discussion on the major themes in the chapter.

Chapter-end numerical problems with answers to help students assess their progress and familiarize them with many of the types of questions set in exams.