Textbook of Engineering Physics : Part I

As per the syllabus of Uttar Pradesh Technical University

This book is written specifically to address the course curriculum in Engineering Physics-I (EAS-101) of the B.Tech syllabus of the Uttar Pradesh Technical University. The book is designed to meet 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:

Special theory of relativity

Wave nature of light such as interference, diffraction, and polarization

Properties and applications of lasers

Types of optical fibres, their geometries, and use in communication systems

Basic principles and applications of holography

Key Features

Numerous solved examples in each chapter on the pattern of previous years question papers to stress conceptual understanding

Chapter-end model questions to probe a student s grasp of the subject matter

Chapter-end numerical problems with answers to enhance the student s problem solving skills