1Subject: Physics (PHYS)

General Course Units Status Pre-requisite Co-requisite

O/L Mathematics & Science

PHYS 11153 Basic Physics for Audiology2 C

PHYS 11162 Mechanics and Properties of Matter C A/L Physics PHYS 11181 PHYS 11172 Electric Circuit Fundamentals C A/L Physics PHYS 11181

Year 1 Sem 1

PHYS 11181 Elementary Physics Laboratory – I C A/L Physics PHYS 11162 & PHYS 11172

3PHYS 12194 Modern Physics C/O A/L Physics PHYS 12201 Year 1 Sem 2 PHYS 12201 Elementary Physics Laboratory – II C PHYS 11181 PHYS 12194 Year 1 PHYS 14222 Physics for Understanding Nature4 A A/L Physics

PHYS 21234 Physics of Waves and Optics C PHYS 12194 PHYS 21241 Year 2 Sem 1 PHYS 21241 General Physics Laboratory – I C PHYS 12201 PHYS 21234

PHYS 22252 Solid State Physics C PHYS 21234 PHYS 22271 PHYS 22262 Thermodynamics C PHYS 21234 PHYS 22271 Year 2

Sem 2 PHYS 22271 General Physics Laboratory – II C PHYS 21241 PHYS 22252 &

PHYS 22262 PHYS 31282 Electromagnetism C PHYS 11172 PHYS 31301 PHYS 31292 Nanoscience C PHYS 12194 PHYS 31301 PHYS 31301 General Physics Laboratory – III C PHYS 22271 PHYS 31282

Year 3 Sem 1

All compulsory units of Physics offered in Levels 1 & 2

PRPL 31012 Professional Placement O

PHYS 32312 Environmental Physics O A/L Physics PHYS 32322 Introduction to Cosmology and Astrophysics 5,6 O A/L Physics

Year 3 Sem 2

PHYS 32331 General Physics Laboratory – IV C PHYS 31301

1 Restricted enrolment. 2 PHYS 11153 is offered for the BSc in Speech and Hearing Sciences programme conducted by the

Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine. 3 No Co-Requisite for students following Applied Mathematics as a subject. 4 Offered for students who have not followed Physics as a subject. 5 Availability of the course unit will be announced by the Department at the beginning of the each

academic year. 6 Not offered for students following B Sc (Special) degree in Physics.

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PHYSICS

Level 1

Course Code : PHYS 11153 Title : Basic Physics for Audiology Pre-Requisites : O/L Science & Mathematics Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course unit, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) basic understanding on the fundamental physics concepts of current electricity, waves and vibrations, analogue and digital electronics and (ii) skills in applications and solving related problems. Course Contents: Current Electricity Electric current, drift velocity and mobility; Ohm’s law, electrical resistance, I-V characteristics (Linear and Non-linear), electrical conductivity and classification of materials, superconductivity; carbon resistors, colour code for carbon resistors, series and parallel combinations of resistances and equivalent resistor. Temperature dependence of resistance, internal resistance of a cell, potential difference and e.m.f. of a cell, series and parallel combinations of cells, Electric power, thermal effect of current and Joule’s law. Kirchhoff laws and their simple applications. Wheatstone bridge and applications, Meter Bridge, potentiometer- principle and application to measure potential difference and for comparing e.m.f. Electromagnetic induction, Faradays law, Induced e.m.f. and current, Lenz’s law. Introduction to Inductors, impedance of inductors, Capacitors, Capacitance of capacitors and LCR circuits. Electronics Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, p-n junction semiconductor, diode- characteristics in forward and reverse bias, diode as a rectifier, photo diode, LED, zener diode as a voltage regulator. Junction transistor, transistor action, characteristics of transistor, Transistor as a switch, Amplifier in Common Emitter arrangement, and oscillator. Operational amplifiers; feedback-amplifiers (inverting, non-inverting). Digital Electronics; binary logic, Boolean Algebra, number systems, conversion from decimal to binary, binary coded decimal (BCD), binary addition, laws and rules of Boolean Algebra, truth tables, logic symbols, logic implementation, shape of gates, combinational logic circuits. Waves and Vibrations Free Vibrations; Simple harmonic oscillations (SHO), Energy of SHO, Beats. Amplitude, Velocity and Power Resonance, bandwidth. Waves; Displacement, Intensity, wave front, Superposition. Wave Phenomena; the Doppler Effect, Dispersion, Phase and Group velocities, Beats. Amplitude and Frequency modulations. Transverse and Longitudinal Waves; Wave equations, Reflection and transmission, Ripple tank. Intensity and pressure amplitudes. Waves in transmission lines. Sound Waves; Sound Properties and Their Perception: Loudness, Relationship between energy and amplitude, Threshold of Hearing (TOH), Threshold of Pain, The Human Ear, dB(A) scale. Method of Teaching and Learning: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions. Assessment: End of semester written examination.

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Recommended Readings: 1. Giancoli, D. C. (1998). Physics, Prentice Hall 2. Floyd, T. L. (2004). Electronic Devices, 6th Edition, Prentice-Hall International. 3. David H., & Resnick, R. (1974). Fundamentals of Physics, John Wiley. 4. Floyd, T. L. (1992). Digital Fundamentals, 6th Edition, Prentice-Hall International 5. Michael Nelkon, Philip Parker (1995). Advanced Level Physics, 7th Edition, Paperback, Heinemann

International Note: PHYS 11153 is offered for the BSc in Speech and Hearing Sciences programme conducted by the Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 11162 Title : Mechanics and Properties of Matter Pre-Requisites : A/L Physics Co-Requisites : PHYS 11181 Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) basic understanding on fundamental concepts of physics in mechanics and properties of matter and (ii) skills in relevant applications and solving problems. Course Contents: Units and Measurements. Brief Introduction to Vectors. Force: Fundamental Forces. Linear Motion. Work and Energy. Conservation Laws in the Physical World. Circular Motion and Rotational dynamics. Comparison between Translational Motion and Rotational Motion, Torques and moments of inertia, Angular Momentum, Precession, Motion of a Spinning Top, Gyroscope, Rotating Frames of Reference, Inertial forces, Principal axes, Inertia tensor. Elasticity: Poisson's Ratio and Relations between Elastic Constants, Bending of a Beam. Surface Tension. Mechanics of Fluids: Buoyancy and Archimedes’ Principle, Work-energy and Bernoulli's Equation and applications. Viscosity. Methodology: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions. Assessment: End of course written examination. Recommended Reading: 1. Giancoli, D. C. (1998). Physics, Prentice Hall. 2. David H., & Resnick, R. (1974). Fundamentals of Physics, John Wiley. 3. Wolfson, R. and Pasachoff, J. M. (1961). Physics, Little Brown Co. 4. Sears, F. W. (1951). Mechanics, Heat, and Sound, Addison Wesley Co. 5. Feynman, R. P. (1964). Feynman Lectures on Physics.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 11172 Title : Electric Circuit Fundamentals Pre-Requisites : A/L Physics Co-Requisites : PHYS 11181 Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will be able to demonstrate (i) basic understanding on fundamental concepts of electric circuits and (ii) skills in relevant applications and solving problems. Course Contents: Network theorems: Ohm’s law, Kirchoff laws, Mesh and Nodal analysis, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, Superposition theorem. Introduction of using complex numbers in AC circuits, Current Electricity, Constant voltage source, Constant current source, Conversion of voltage source into equivalent current source and vice-versa, Loop equations and loop analysis, Maximum power transfer and matching theorems, Delta-star transformation, Star-delta transformation, Self inductance and mutual inductance, Series and parallel inductors, A/C Circuits of Inductors (L), capacitors (C) and resistors (R), Alternating current theory, Vector method for L-C-R series and parallel circuits, Power dissipation of L-C-R circuit, Power factor, quality factor, resonance and band width, AC bridges. Methodology: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions. Assessment: End of course written examination. Recommended Reading: 1. Shepherd, J., Morton, A.H. & Spence, L.F. (1998). Higher Electrical Engineering, Prentice-Hall. 2. Lurch, E.N. (1979). Electric Circuit Fundamentals, Prentice-Hall. 3. Mithal, G.K. & Mittal, R. (1990). Basic semiconductor electronics. 4. Carper, D. (1975). Basic Electronics, Charles E. Merrill Publishing. 5. Mehta, V.K. (1997). Principles of electronics, S. Chand & Co.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 11181 Title : Elementary Physics Laboratory - I Co-Requisites : PHYS 11162 & PHYS 11172 Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) skills gained in handling apparatus and in manipulation of experimental techniques through a systematic foundation of experimental work and (ii) ability in preparing a complete technical report based on experimental data. Course Contents: Basic measuring instruments and measuring techniques, Venire concept, Uncertainties and errors of observations, Data acquisition, Analysis and presentation. Verifications of basic laws in mechanics, heat, optics, waves & vibrations, electricity & magnetism and modern physics. Method of Teaching and Learning: Three hours of laboratory classes per week. Assessment: Continuous assessments and the end of course practical examination Recommended Reading: 1. Tyler, F. (1977). A Laboratory Manual of Physics. 2. oykdhl, iS. (1995). m%dfh`.sl fN!;sl ëoHdj.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 12194 Title : Modern Physics Pre-Requisites : A/L Physics Co-Requisites : PHYS 12201 (No Co-Requisite for students following Applied Mathematics as

a subject) Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding on the development of modern science through the introduction of quantum mechanics, special theory of relativity, and atomic and nuclear physics. Course Contents: Quantum Physics Inadequacies of classical physics and quantum mechanical evolution. Wave-particle duality. De Broglie Hypothesis. Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Wave function. probability density. Measurements, operators, observables and commutators. Eigen values and eigen functions of operators. Time dependent Schrödinger equation, Conservation of probability and probability current density. Time independent Schrödinger equation and application for a particle moving in zero potential, Step potential, Barrier potential, Square well potential and square box potential. Quantum tunnelling. Simple harmonic oscillator. Angular momentum. Hydrogen atom. Spin. Exclusion principle, Multi-electron atoms and chemical structure of the elements. Special Theory of Relativity Classical mechanics and its limitations, Galilean transformation, Michelson Morley experiment, Postulates of special theory of relativity, Lorentz transformations, Length contraction, Time dilation and Twin paradox, Relativistic velocity transformation, Relativistic dynamics, Equivalence of mass and energy, Space-time and geometrical representation. Atomic and Nuclear Physics Plasma state of matter; Discovery of the electron, Mass spectrometer, Interaction of radiation with matter, Structure of atom; Rutherford scattering, Bohr theory, Atomic spectra, X-rays, Rayleigh scattering, Raman scattering. Structure of the nucleus, Nuclear stability, Nuclear binding energy, Radioactivity, Fission and fusion, Nuclear reactors, Nuclear reactions, Particle accelerators, Detection of charged particles, Cosmic rays, Elementary particles, Quark model, Basic building blocks of the universe. Method of Teaching and Learning: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions. Assessment: End of course written examination Recommended Reading: 1. Schiff, L. I. (1965). Quantum Mechanics, Mc Graw-Hill Inc. 2. Greiner, W. (1994). Quantum Mechanics, Springer. 3. French, A. P. (1991). Special Relativity, Chapmon and Hall. 4. Giancoli, D. C. (1998). Physics, Prentice Hall. 5. wurfialr, iS. ô. (2003), whskaiaghskaf.a idfmalaI;djdoh. 6. Krane, K. S. (1988). Introductory Nuclear Physics, John Wiley. 7. Burcham, W. E. (1973). An introduction to Nuclear Physics, Longman. 8. David H., & Resnick, R. (1974). Fundamentals of Physics, John Wiley.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 12201 Title : Elementary Physics Laboratory - II Pre-Requisites : PHYS 11181 Co-Requisites : PHYS 12194 Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) skills (ii) understanding of basic physics principles and fundamental laws in physics through laboratory experiments and (iii) ability in preparing a complete technical report based on experimental data. Course Contents: This is a continuation of PHYS 11181 with a different set of experiments. Method of Teaching and Learning: Three hours of laboratory classes per week. Assessment: Continuous assessments and the end of course practical examination. Recommended Reading: 1. Tylar, F. (1977). A Laboratory manual of Physics. 2. oykdhl, iS. (1995). m%dfh`.sl fN!;sl ëoHdj.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 13212 Title : Computer Applications in Physics Pre-Requisites : All PHYS Compulsory Course units Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate the application of IT skills in the analysis of experimental data, and preparation of technical reports. Course Contents: Introduction to computer fundamentals; Word processing for scientific report preparation; Using Graphic Packages for the preparation of scientific graphs; Data Analysis, Linear regression and Error Calculation on Spread Sheets; Physics related Problem Solving and Simulations of Physical phenomenon. Awareness of E-mail and internet. Method of Teaching and Learning: Awareness lectures will be given at the beginning. Students are expected to develop skills by hands-on experience with the guidance and assistance throughout the course. Assessment: Continuous Assignments, Programming Project. Note: PHYS 13212 is offered at the third year for Physics (Special) Degree Part I Students. This unit runs throughout the year.

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Jump to Main Page Course code : PHYS 14222 Title : Physics for Understanding Nature Pre-Requisites : A/L Physics Learning Outcomes: By the end of course, the student will be able to explain the importance of physics in understanding nature. Course Contents: Inadequacies of Newtonian world view. Wave-particle duality. Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Wave mechanics. Quantization. Atomic energy levels. Nuclei, atoms, molecules and solids. Basic interactions in nature-fundamental forces. Einstein’s postulates of special theory of relativity. Relativity of time. Relativity of length, space - time. Constituents of the universe. Origin and evolution of the universe. Contributions of physics for the development of modern technology. Method of Teaching and Learning: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions. Assessment: End of semester written examination. Recommended reading: 1. Ohanian, H. C. (1989). Physics, Norton Publishing. Note: PHYS 14222 is offered for students who have not followed Physics as a subject.

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Level 2 Course Code : PHYS 21234 Title : Physics of Waves and Optics Pre-Requisites : PHYS 12194 Co-Requisites : PHYS 21241 Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able show (i) basic understanding on the fundamental concepts of vibrations and waves, optical physics and their applications and (ii) skills in applications and solving problems.

Course Contents: Waves and Vibrations Free Vibrations: Simple harmonic oscillations (SHO), Energy of SHO, Superposition of two SHO in 1-D and 2-D, Beats, Lissajues Figures. Damped Vibrations: Light, Critical and Heavy Damping, Amplitude decay, log dec., Energy loss. Forced Vibrations: Transient and steady state behaviours, Amplitude, Velocity and Power Resonance, Q value, bandwidth. Vibration insulation. Non-linear oscillations. Coupled Oscillators: Normal Modes, Resonance, N Coupled Oscillators. Waves: Displacement, Intensity, wave front, Superposition. Wave Phenomena: The Doppler effect, Dispersion, Particle, Phase and Group velocities, Beats. Amplitude and Frequency modulations. Transverse and Longitudinal Waves: Wave equations, Characteristic impedances, Reflection and transmission, Impedance matching, and Energy Propagation, Ripple tank. Intensity and pressure amplitudes. Waves in transmission lines, Coaxial cables. Fourier analysis. Optics Reflection and refraction at spherical surfaces, Prisms, Dispersion, Thin lenses, Lens makers’ formula, Compound lenses, Thick lenses and lens formula, Aberration, Optical instruments. Hygen’s Principle. Interference of Light; Concept of Optical Path, Young’s Double Slit Experiment. Fresnel’s Biprism. Lloyd’s Mirror. Interference Involving Multiple Reflections. Formation of Newton’s Rings. Non-reflecting Films. Interferometers. Fraunhofer Diffraction; Single Slit, Double Slit, Diffraction Grating, Circular Aperture. Chromatic Resolving Power. Fresnel Diffraction; Fresnel’s Half-Period Zones, Vibration Curve, Circular Aperture, Circular Obstacle. Zone Plate. Cornu’s Spiral. Fresnel’s Integrals. Polarization of Light; Polarisation by Dichroic Crystals, Double Refraction, Interference and Analysis of Polarised Light. Lasers; Resonance Radiation. Production of Laser Light. Holography. Applications of Lasers. Method of Teaching and Learning: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions. Assessment: End of course written examination. Recommended Reading: 1. French, A. P. (9th edition). (1971). Vibrations and Waves, WW Norton & Company. 2. Pain, H. J. (3rd edition). (1985). The Physics of Vibrations and Waves, John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 3. Subrahmanyyam, N. & Lal, B. (2nd edition). (2001). Waves and Oscillations, Vikas Publishing. 4. Hecht, E. & Zajac, A. (1976). Optics, Addison-Wesley. 5. Jenkins, F. A. & White, H. E. (1989). Fundamentals of Optics, McGraw-Hill.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 21241 Title : General Physics Laboratory - I Pre-Requisites : PHYS 12201 Co-Requisites : PHYS 21234 Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate skills in (i) handling instruments and performing experiments in mechanics, properties of matter, and optics (ii) data analysis and (iii) technical writing based on experimental data. Course Contents: Measurements with advanced optical spectrometers and related measuring techniques, Performing set experiments in mechanics, properties of matter, and optics, Data analysis including uncertainties of observations and related error calculations, Technical writing of reports on experiments performed. Method of Teaching and Learning: Three hours of laboratory classes per week. Assessment: Continuous assessments and the end of course practical examination Recommended Reading: 1. Amarasekara, C. D. and Punyasena, M. A. (1998). Physics Laboratory Manual. 2. Worsnof, B. L and Flint, H. J. (1965). Advanced Practical Physics for Students, Jerrold & Sons Ltd.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 22252 Title : Solid State Physics Pre-Requisites : PHYS 21234 Co-Requisites : PHYS 22271 Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of solid-state physics and semiconductor devices. Course Contents: Solids, liquids and gasses, atomic bonding, amorphous and crystalline solids, Lattices, Primitive Cell, Bravais Lattices, Crystal planes and Miller indices, Packing Arrays, simple Crystal Structures, X-ray diffraction techniques, Material and Structure identification, Form factor and Structure Factor, X-ray diffraction pattern calculation, Electrical Conductivity of materials, Drude’s model, Free electron theory, Density of states, Fermi level, Fermi-Dirac Distribution, Band theory of solids. Metals, Insulators and semiconductors, Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, n and p type doping. Growth techniques of semiconductors. Fabrication of semiconductor devices; grown junction, alloyed junction, diffused junction, ion implantation, oxidation and film deposition, metallization, sputtering, lithography, IC fabrication. Chemical etching. IV and CV characteristics of a Schottky junction and a p-n junction. Ohmic contacts. Device characterization using; Hall effect, Four probe, IV, CV and Optical techniques. Diodes and transistors. Photonic devices; LED, lasers, photoconductors, photodiodes, solar cells, quantum well devices. Method of Teaching and Learning: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions. Assessment: End of course written examination. Recommended Reading: 1. Azroff, L. V. (1977). Introduction to Solids. 2. Lovell, M. C., Avery, A. J. and Vernon, M. W. (1976). Physical Properties of Materials. 3. Ashcroft, N. W. and Mermin, N. D. (1976). Solid State Physics, Saunders College. 4. Streetman, B. (1995). Solid State Electronic Devices, Prentice Hall. 5. Williams, R. E. (1984). Gallium Arsenide Processing Techniques, Artech House Inc.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 22262 Title : Thermodynamics Pre-Requisites : PHYS 21234 Co-Requisites : PHYS 22271 Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding on the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and their relevant applications. Course Contents: Kinetic theory of gases; Ideal gas, Equation of state, Maxwell’s velocity distribution, Molecular speed, Mean free path. Behaviour of real gases; Van der Waals’ equation of state and Critical constants. Thermodynamics; Thermal equilibrium and Zeroth law of thermodynamics, Thermodynamic processes: Reversible, Irreversible, Adiabatic, Isothermal, Isobaric and Isomeric processes, Work, Quasi-static process, First law of thermodynamics, Heat engines; Carnot cycle, Refrigerator, Second law of thermodynamics, Theories of specific heat. Carnot theorem, Entropy, Change of states. Thermodynamic relations; Maxwell’s relations and applications, Low temperature physics; Enthalpy, Joule-Thompson effect, Liquefaction of gases. Thermoelectricity. Thermal radiation: Blackbody radiation, Plank’s theory of radiation. Method of Teaching and Learning: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions. Assessment: End of course written examination. Recommended Reading: 1. Zemansky, M. W. & Dittman, R. H. (6th edition). (1968). Heat and Thermodynamics, Mcgraw-Hill. 2. Reynolds, W. C. (1968). Thermodynamics.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 22271 Title : General Physics Laboratory - II Pre-Requisites : PHYS 21241 Co-Requisites : PHYS 22252 & 22262 Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will be able to show skills of (i) handling instruments and performing experiments in mechanics, properties of matter, and optics (ii) data analysis (iii) technical writing based on experimental data. Course Contents: This is a continuation of PHYS 21241 with an advanced set of experiments. Measurements with advanced optical spectrometers and related measuring techniques, Performing set experiments in mechanics, properties of matter, and optics, Data analysis including uncertainties of observations and related error calculations, Technical writing of reports on experiments performed. Method of Teaching and Learning: Three hours of laboratory classes per week. Assessment: Continuous assessments and the end-of-course practical examination Recommended Reading: 1. Tylar, F. (1977). A Laboratory manual of Physics. 2. Worsnof, B. L and Flint, H. J. (1965). Advanced Practical Physics for Students, Jerrold & Sons Ltd. 3. Amarasekara, C. D. and Punyasena, M. A. (1998). Physics Laboratory Manual.

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Level 3

Course Code : PHYS 31282 Title : Electromagnetism Pre-Requisites : PHYS 11172 Co-Requisites : PHYS 31301 Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) knowledge and understanding on the fundamental concepts of electromagnetism (ii) ability of solving problems in relevant applications. Course Contents: Electrostatics; Electrostatic Field, Divergence and Curl of E, Electrostatic Potential, Work and Energy in Electrostatics. Special Techniques for Calculating Potentials; Differential Form of Gauss’s Theorem, Poisson’s Equation, Laplace’s Equation, Boundary Value Problems, Method of Images. Electric Multipoles. Maxwell’s Equations in Electrostatics. Magnetostatics; Lorentz Force, Biot-Savart Law for Line-, Surface-, and Volume Currents, Divergence and Curl of B. Ampere’s Circuital Law. Magnetic Vector Potential. Magnetic Fields of Toroids and Solenoids. Maxwell’s Equations in Magnetostatics. Magnetic Materials; Paramagnetism, Diamagnetism, Ferromagnetism. Magnetisation. Method of Teaching and Learning: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions. Assessment: End of course written examination. Recommended Reading: 1. Sears, F. W. (1951). Electricity and Magnetism, Addison-Wesley. 2. Purcell, E. M. (1965). Electricity and Magnetism Berkeley Physics Course, McGraw-Hill. 3. Jackson, J. D. (1975). Classical Electrodynamics, John Wiley. 4. Feynman, R. P., Leighton, R. B. and Sands, M. (1964). Feynman Lectures on Physics (Volume II)

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 31292 Title : Nanoscience Pre-Requisites : PHYS 12194 Co-Requisites : PHYS 31301

Learning Outcomes: After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) knowledge and understanding of Nanoscience obtained through basic physics and (ii) possible present and future applications of Nanoscience. Course Contents: Introduction to nanoscale systems, Quantum nature of nanoworld and attoworld. Tuning of electronic structure of solids, Quantum confinement of electrons in semiconductor nanostructures and quantum dots, Nanometre-sized microelectronics, Single electron transistor, Nano-optics, Nanoplasmonics: surface plasma polaritons at single interface, particle plasmons in nanoparticles, Nanolocalization of optical energy and near field enhancement, Metal nanosphere, and metal-dielectric interface. Fabrication and Characterization of nanostructured systems; Carbon nanotubes and nanowires, Fullerenes etc. Current applications; Ultra sensitive chemical and biosensing, Optical super resolution for ultra-high density optical data storage, Near field optical sensing, Plasmonic enhancing nanoantennas for photodetection, Photonic crystals, Photonic nanocircuits, Negative refractive index materials etc. Future trends in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Method of Teaching and Learning: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions. Assessment: End of course written examination. Recommended Reading: 1. Wolf, E. L. (2006). Nanophysics and Nanotechnology, Wiley-vch. 2. Evoy, S. and Heflin, J. R. (2004). Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology, Springer. 3. Novotny, L. and Hecht, B. (2006). Principles of Nano-Optics, Cambridge University Press. 4. Shalaev, V. M. and Kawata, S. (2007). Nanophotonics with Surface Plasmons, Elsevier.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 31301 Title : General Physics Laboratory III Pre-Requisites : PHYS 22271 Co-Requisites : PHYS 31282 Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) skills in electricity and magnetism experiments (ii) skills in writing technical reports based on experimental data. Course Contents: Use of oscilloscope, Determination of galvanometer constants, Specific resistance of a copper wire, Self inductance and resistance of a given coil, Mutual inductance between two coils, Capacitance and effective resistance of a capacitor, Investigate the characteristics and the performance of a transformer, Study of the permeability of Iron. Method of Teaching and Learning: Three hours of laboratory classes per week. Assessment: Continuous assessments and the end of course practical examination along with the presentation Recommended Reading: 1. Worsnof, B. L and Flint, H. J. (1965). Advanced Practical Physics for Students. 2. Shepherd, J., Mortan, A. H. and Spence, L. F. (1998). Higher Electrical Engineering. 3. Sears, F. W. (1951). Electricity and Magnetism, Addison-Wesley.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PRPL 31012 Title : Professional Placement Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course unit, the student will be able to, (i) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a selected area of industrial relevance, and (ii) develop skills needed in working in a multicultural, industrial environment. Course Contents: To be specified by the Department Method of Teaching and Learning: Training under the supervision and guidance in a relevant industry for six weeks. Assessment: Evaluation of the progress report submitted by the trainer and the student’s technical report. Recommended Reading: 1. Reading and reference materials recommended/provided by the relevant industry. Note: Selection of students for this optional course unit would be based on their performance at previous examinations and attendance at academic activities.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 32312 Title : Environmental Physics Pre-Requisites : A/L Chemistry or Physics Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) knowledge and understanding on the physical aspects of the environment and (ii) awareness of precautionary measures against environmental pollution and natural hazards. Course Contents: Man and the environment, Basics physical processes of the sun, Emission spectrum of the sun, Solar radiation, Structure of the earth, Plate tectonics, Earthquakes, Structure of the atmosphere, Earth energy balance, Greenhouse effect, Global warming, Ozone layer, Atmospheric circulation of winds, Elements of weather and climates, Cloud formation, Thunderstorms and lightning, Energy, World energy demand, Energy resources, Environmental impact of energy production, Renewable energy, Basic Acoustics, Physics of hearing, Human perception, Noise pollution, Reducing the transmission of sound, Radiation, Biological effects of radiation, Radiation safety, Sri Lankan Standards of pollution control. Method of Teaching and Learning: A combination of lectures, tutorial discussions and field visits. Assessment: End of course written examination. Recommended Reading: 1. Boeker, E. and van Grondelle, R., (1996). Environmental Physics, John Wiley & Sons. 2. Mason, N and Hughes, P. (1998). Introduction to Environmental Physics. 3. Ahrens, C. D., (1998). Essentials of Meteorology, Wadsworth Publishing 4. Turburk, E. J. and Lutgens, F. K. (1999). Earth.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 32322 Title : Introduction to Cosmology and Astrophysics Pre-Requisites : A/L Physics Learning Outcomes: At the end of course, the student will be able to explain the laws of physics which govern the observed behaviour of the universe and its constituents. Course Contents: Constituents of the universe: stars and galaxies, Distribution of galaxies in space, The structure of the Milky Way Galaxy, Weighing galaxies. Units and distance measurements in cosmology: Hubble's law, Distance from velocity measurements, Distance from apparent luminosity. The tools of Astronomy; Telescopes, Telescope size, Radio Astronomy, Interferometry. Spectroscopy in cosmology. Red shift and the expansion of the universe. Formation, evolution and death of stars. Geodesics and curved spaces. Black holes and pulsars. Histories of model universes; Steady state theory and big bang theory, Cosmic microwave background and ripples, Standard model. Nuclear synthesis in the early universe. Life in the universe and search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The future of the universe; Existing theories. Method of Teaching and Learning: A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions. Assessment: End of course written examination. Recommended Reading: 1. Berry, M. V. (1989). Principles of Cosmology and Gravitation, IOP publishing Ltd. 2. Chaisson, E. and McMillan, S. (2002). Astronomy Today, John-Wiley. 3. Giancoli, D. C. (1998). Physics, Prentice Hall. * Availability of the course unit will be announced by the Department at the beginning of the each academic year.

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Jump to Main Page Course Code : PHYS 32331 Title : General Physics Laboratory IV Pre-Requisites : PHYS 31291 Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) skills through experiments in modern physics, optics and advanced electricity and magnetism (ii) knowledge in writing technical reports based on experimental data. Course Contents: Continuation of PHYS 22271, PHYS 31301 and in modern physics experiments. Method of Teaching and Learning: Three hours of laboratory classes per week. Assessment: Continuous assessments and the end of course practical examination along with the presentations. Recommended Reading: 1. Worsnof, B. L and Flint, H. J. (1965). Advanced Practical Physics for Students. 2. Shepherd, J., Mortan, A. H. and Spence, L. F. (1998). Higher Electrical Engineering. 3. Sears, F. W. (1951). Electricity and Magnetism, Addison-Wesley.

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