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General physics (201) 31031201
4(3+2)h
: Third
None
Non
Theoretical part
Measurement
Motion in One Dimension
Vectors
The Laws of Motion
Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newton's Laws- work and
Energy
Linear Momentum and Collisions- - Universal
Angular Momentum
Gravitation
Fluid Mechanics: Pressure-Buoyant Forces and Archimedes's PrincipleFluid Dynamics. Bernoulli's Equation.
elasticity. The Conditions for Equilibrium-Elastic Properties of Solids.
Heat: temperature and work – heat capacity- heat expansion – heat
conductivity- kinetic theory of gases.
Practical part:
Measuring of length, time,
The relation between normal force and
mass and density
frictional force
Friction
Determining the gravitation constant
Moment of inertia
Modulus of elasticity
Hooke's law
Free fall
Centripetal force
Surface tension
heat capacity
Thermal expansion
Viscosity with falling ball
• Halliday, David, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker. Fundamentals of
Physics, 7th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley and Sons. 2005.
• Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Raymond A. Serway, Thomson
Brooks, 2004; 6th Edition.
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General physics(phys202) 31031202
4(3+2)h
Fourth level
Pre-requisites:
Phys 201( 31031201),
Co-requisites :
Course
Specifications
Non
Theoretical part
Motion in Two Dimensions
Oscillatory Motion
Motion of an Object Attached to a Spring-Mathematical Representation of SimpleHarmonic Motion-Energy of the Simple Harmonic Oscillator.- Comparing Simple
Harmonic Motion with Uniform Circular Motion.- The Pendulum. Damped
Oscillations/ Forced Oscillations.
Wave Motion
Propagation of a Disturbance- Sinusoidal Waves.- The Speed of Waves on
Strings.
Reflection and Transmission.- Rate of Energy Transfer by Sinusoidal Waves on
Strings.- The Linear Wave Equation.
Sound Waves
Speed of Sound Waves.- Periodic Sound Waves.- Intensity of Periodic Sound
Waves. The Doppler Effect.- Digital Sound Recording.- Motion Picture Sound.
Superposition and Standing Waves
Superposition and Interference.- Standing Waves.- Standing Waves in a String Fixed at
Both Ends.- Resonance. Standing Waves in Air Columns.- Standing Waves in Rods
and Membranes. -Beats: Interference in Time. -Nonsinusoidal Wave Patterns.
Practical part:
String pendulum (mathematical
pendulum)
Velocity of sound
Simple pendulum
Speed of waves in a string
Simple harmonic motion
Coupling pendulum
Hear the Doppler Effect
References
•
Resonance in string and Air columns
Hook's law
Investigate Standing waves
Torsion pendulum
Speed of sound in Air
Damping oscillation
Halliday, David, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker. Fundamentals of
Physics, 7th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley and Sons. 2005.
• Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Raymond A. Serway, Thomson
Brooks, 2004; 6th Edition.
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Electricity and magnetism (phys204) 31031204
4(3+2)h
Fourth level
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Non
Non
References
•
Theoretical part
Electric Fields: Coulomb's law, electric field, Motion of Charged Particles in a uniform
electric field
Gauss's Law: Electric Flux, Gauss’s Law and its applications, conductors in electrostatic
equilibrium
Electric Potential: Potential differences in a uniform electric field, electric potential and
potential
Capacitance and Dielectrics : Capacitance, energy stored in a charged capacitor, capacitors
with dielectrics, electric dipole in an electric field.
Current and Resistance: Electric Current, resistance
Direct Current Circuits: Electromotive Force, resistors in Series and Parallel, Kirchhoff's
Rules, RC circuits, electrical meters.
Magnetic Fields: Magnetic force acting on a current carrying conductor, torque on a current
loop in a uniform magnetic field, motion of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field.
Sources of Magnetic Field: Biot-Savart law, magnetic force between two parallel
conductors, Ampere's law, displacement current, magnetic field of the earth.
Faraday's Law: Lenz's Law, induced emf , generators and motors, eddy currents
Inductance: Self-Inductance, RL circuits, mutual inductance, RLC Circuits.
Practical part:
Wheatstone bridge
Joules equivalence
Measurement of earth’s magnetic field
Capacitive Reactance.
Capacitance of parallel plate capacitor as a function of
Resistance of a wire depends on
plate area and plate spacing
its length and cross section.
Charge and discharge of capacitors
Voltage in a series circuit
RC circuits
Specific resistivity of wires
resistance of a wire depends on its temperature
RCL circuits.
Measurement of small resistance
Halliday, David, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker. Fundamentals of Physics, 7th ed. Hoboken,
N.J.: John Wiley and Sons. 2005.
• Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Raymond A. Serway, Thomson Brooks, 2004; 6th
Edition.
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3(3+0)h
Fourth
introduction of linear algebra 31041207, Calculus (1) 3104201
Non
References
•
Theoretical methods (1) (phys206) 31031206
Theoretical part
Complex numbers:
Manipulation of complex numbers, de Moivre’s theorem, Euler's
formula, Complex logarithms, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions,
essential rules, fundamentals differentiation and integration of complex
Matrices:
Special types of matrix (Diagonal, Symmetric, Hermitian, Unitary,
Normal), eigen values, eigen vectors
Partial differentiation:
Total differential and total derivative, theorems of partial differentiation,
change of variables, Taylor’s theorem for many-variable functions,
thermodynamic relations, differentiation of integrals.
Multiple integrals:
Double and triple integrals, physical applications: area, volume, center of
mass, inertia, and mean values, change of variables.
Vector analysis:
Vector products, differentiation and integration of vectors, gradient,
divergence and curl operators, Gauss, Stokes and Green theorems,
curvilinear coordinates.
•
" Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering" , K.F. RILEY, M.P.
HOBSON and S. J. BENCE, 3rd, 2006, by Cambridge University Press.
"Mathematical Physics, Applied Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers",
Bruce R. Kusse and Erik A. Westwig, 2nd, 2006, by WILEY-VCH Verlag
GmbH & Co. KGaA
• "Higher Mathematics for Physics and Engineering",Hiroyuki Shima ·
Tsuneyoshi Nakayama, 2010, by Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
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3(3+0)h
Fourth
Calculus (1) 3104201
Non
References
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Thermodynamics (phys208) 31031208
Theoretical part
THE FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS : The statement of the first law of
thermodynamics - The application of the first law to systems - The
application of the first law to gases – Adiabatic and Isothermal
transformations of a gas.
THE SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS: The statement of the second law
of thermodynamics- -The Carnot cycle - The absolute thermodynamic
temperature - Thermal engines . The Clapeyron equation
THE ENTROPY: Some properties of cycles - The entropy - Some further
properties of the entropy- The entropy of a real gas – third law - The Van der
Waals equation.
Thermodynamic relation: Enthalpy- Helmholtz Function- Gibbs function Maxwell relation- TdS relation –specific heat and energy relations.
Halliday, David, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker. Fundamentals of
Physics, 7th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley and Sons. 2005.
• Physics for Scientists and Engineers,
Raymond A. Serway,
Thomson Brooks, 2004; 6th Edition.hermodynamics - E. Fermi.
•
•
•
Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics - Walter Greiner, Ludwig Neise
& Horst Stöcker.
Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics,Richard Fitz.
Wilson, Thermodynamics and Statistical mechanics (1957).
Greiner-Neise-Stocker - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mech
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Fundamental of computation physics(Phy210) 31031210
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Introduction of linear algebra 31041207,
Non
References
3(2+2)h
Fourth level
Theoretical part
numerical calculations
variables and functions
graphics and animation
solving equations
algebra and trigonometry
differential calculus
integral calculus
lists
vectors
matrices
differential equations
Physical applications:
equations of the motion on one dimension, vibrating systems, electric
circuits
Practical part:
numerical calculations, variables and
graphics and animation
functions
algebra and trigonometry
solving equations
differential and integral calculus
differential equations
lists
Physical applications:
vectors
equations of the motion on one dimension,
vibrations, electric circuits
matrices
• Mathematica by examples, M. L. Abell & J. P. Braselton, Academic
Press, 3rd ed., 2004..
• Mathematica Demystified, J. Hoste, Mc. Grow Hill, 2009.
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Statistical Physics (phys301) 31031301
3(3+0)h
Fifth level
Thermodynamics31031208, Principle of statistical and
probability31041203
non
Theoretical part
Probability:
One random variable, probability distributions, many random variables,
sums of random variables and the central limit theorem, rules for large
numbers
Kinetic theory of gases
Maxwell’s distribution:
of the velocities of gas molecules and its applications, Distribution
function of the energy of molecules, Liouville's theorem, Equilibrium
properties
Microcanonical ensemble:
Two-level systems, The ideal gas, Mixing entropy and the Gibbs
paradox, The canonical ensemble, Canonical examples, The Gibbs
canonical ensemble, The grand canonical ensemble
Distributions:
Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution, Bose Einstein distribution, FermiDirac distribution, Vibrations of a solid, Black-body radiation, Canonical
formulation, Grand canonical formulation, The degenerate Fermi gas,
The degenerate Bose gas.
References
•
"Thermal and statistical physics", Harvey Gould and Jan Tobochnik (2010).
• "Introduction to Statistical Physics" K. Huang , Taylor & Francis eLibrary, 2002.
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Electronics1 (Ph303) 31031303
4(3+2)h
Fifth level
Electricity and magnetism31031204
Non
Theoretical part
Alternating current: AC Sources.-Resistors in an AC Circuit.-Inductors in an AC
Circuit.- Capacitors in an AC Circuit.-The RLC Series Circuit.-Power in an AC
Circuit.-Resonance in a Series RLC Circuit.- Filter circuit
Semiconductors : Silicon and germanium material- intrinsic and extrinsic
semiconductors-Electrons and "holes" - The P-N junction- Junction diodes.
DIODES AND RECTIFIERS: Rectifier circuits- Clipper circuits- Clamper
circuits - Zener diodes - Special-purpose diodes- Schottky diodes - Tunnel diodesLight-emitting diodes- Laser diode –Photodiodes- Varactor diodes -Constantcurrent diodes- Other diode
BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTORS: The transistor as a switch -The
common-emitter amplifier -The common-collector amplifier- The common-base
amplifier -Biasing techniques -Input and output coupling -Feedback -Amplifier
impedances.
Single stage and multi stage amplifier.
FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTORS: The transistor as a switch -The commonsource amplifier- The common-drain amplifier- The common-gate amplifier Biasing techniques.
Practical part:
RL- Circuit , RC- Circuit
The RLC Series Circuit
Current as a function of time for LC circuit
Resonance in a Series RLC Circuit
Full-wave bridge rectifier
Rectifier filter circuit
JFET Amplifier
References
•
•
•
Voltage regulator (zener diode)
Transistor as a switch
Characteristic of Transistor
The Common Emitter Amplifier
Multi-stage amplifier
Characteristic of FET Transistor
Lessons In Electric Circuits, Volume III { Semiconductors)By Tony R. Kuphaldt,
Fourth Edition, last update January 1, 2004.
Principles of electronics, S.Chand & Company ltd.Fifth Edition,1997 by V.K. Mehta
-Electronic devices ,Prentic Hall International,Inc Fifth Edition,1999 by Floyd
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Theoretical methods (2) (phys305) 310313
3(3+0)h
Fifth level
Theoretical method (1) 31031206
Co-requisites :
Course
Specifications
non
References
•
Theoretical part
First order differential equations:
separation of variables, homogenous equation, exact, linear equation,
physical applications in: electricity, mechanics, thermodynamics, and
fluids.
Linear differential equations with constant coefficients:
linear operators, homogenous solution, particular solutions, physical
applications in : electricity, mechanics, and vibrating systems.
Solution of differential equations with variable coefficients by series:
Frobenius's method, solution of the differential equations for special
functions: Legendre, Bessel, Hermite, Laguerre, and Gauss.
Fourier series:
periodic functions, Dirichlet's conditions, odd and even functions,
Fourier coefficients, complex Fourier series.
Transformations:
Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, inverse Laplace transformations,
solutions of differential equations by Laplace transforms, Dirac- delta
functions.
•
" Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering" , K.F. RILEY, M.P.
HOBSON and S. J. BENCE, 3rd, 2006, by Cambridge University Press.
"Mathematical Physics, Applied Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers",
Bruce R. Kusse and Erik A. Westwig, 2nd, 2006, by WILEY-VCH Verlag
GmbH & Co. KGaA
• "Higher Mathematics for Physics and Engineering",Hiroyuki Shima ·
Tsuneyoshi Nakayama, 2010, by Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
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Classical Mechanics (1) (phys307) 31031307
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Theoretical methods (1) 31031206
non
3(3+0)h
Fifth level
Theoretical part
Vector analysis:
position, velocity, and acceleration in Cartesian, Polar, Spherical and
Cylindrical coordinates
Equation of the motion in one dimensional:
forces as a function in : time, distance, velocity, potential energy),
variable mass, escape velocity (gravitational )
Harmonic motion:
free, forced, damping
Motion in two and three dimensions:
in resistant media, motion on a curve
Moving reference systems:
translation motion, general motion, forces types, effect of the earth
motion, dynamical effects, Foucault pendulum
Systems of the particles:
center of mass, linear momentum, angular momentum, kinetic energy,
equations of the motion of two interacting bodies
Dynamics of rigid body:
center of mass, moment of inertia, perpendicular-axis theorem,
compound pendulum, rolling of bodies.
• "Classical Mechanics Systems of Particles and Hamiltonian
Dynamics", Walter Greiner, 2nd, 2010, Springer-Verlag Berlin
Heidelberg.
• "Classical Mechanics", Herbert Goldstein, Charles P. Poole, and John
L. Safko, 3rd,2001, Addison Wesley.
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Optics (phys309) 31031309
4(3+2)h
Fifth level
General physics 2 (31031202)
non
Theoretical part
Wave's theory of light: wave equation, sinusoidal waves, phase velocity, complex representation,
and plane waves.
Reflection and refraction of light: reflection and refraction laws, refraction by plane-parallel plate,
total internal reflection and the critical angle.
Geometrical optics: mirrors, lenses, and prisms.
Superposition of waves: superposition principle, superposition of waves of the same frequency,
standing waves, phase and group velocities, energy and power, random and coherent Sources.
Interference: two-beam interference, Young's double-slit experiment, double-slit interference with
virtual sources, interference in dielectric films, Newton's Rings.
Optical Interferometery: Michelson, Mach-Zehnder, and Fabry-Perot interferometer.
Polarization: Linear, circular, and elliptical polarization, production of polarized light, double
refraction (birefringence), optical activity, and photo elasticity.
Diffraction of light: types of diffraction, Fraunhofer diffraction by single slit, by double slit, and by
many slits, rectangular and circular apertures, beam spreading, and resolution. Diffraction grating,
grating equation, dispersion, types of grating and grating instruments.
Practical part:
Geometrical optics:
Interference at a mica plate according to
• Reflection and diffraction.-Law of imaging
Pohl
• Optical instrument
Measuring the velocity of light
Fresnel’s zone construction / zone plate
Laws of lenses and optical instruments
Michelson interferometer
Dispersion and resolving power of the prism and
Coherence and width of spectral lines
grating spectroscope
with Michelson Interferometer.
Interference of light
Refraction index of air and CO2 with
Michelson interfer
Newton’s rings
•
Halliday, David, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker. Fundamentals of Physics, 7th ed.
Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley and Sons. 2005.
• Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Raymond A. Serway, Thomson Brooks, 2004;
6th Edition.
• Introduction to Optics, by Frank J. Pedrotti, Leno M, Leno S. Pedrotti, 3rd ed. 2006,
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings.
• Optics by Eugene Hecht, 4th ed. 2002, Publisher: Addison Wesley.
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Modern physics (phys302) 31031302
Pre-requisites:
Optics (31031309)
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References
4(3+2)h
sixth level
Theoretical part
The Special Theory of Relativity:
Galilean Transformation, Michelson-Morley Experiment, Lorentz
Transformations, Velocity Transformation, Simultaneity, Time, Doppler’s
Effect, Variation of Mass, Energy, Momentum.
Origin of Quantum Concepts :
Black Body Radiation (Classical Theories of Black Body Radiation,
Planck’s Radiation Law), Photoelectric Effect, Compton’s Effect.
Wave Nature of Material Particles:
de Broglie Hypothesis, Experimental Verification of de Broglie Hypothesis,
Wave Behavior of Macroscopic Particles, Wave Packet, Uncertainty
Principle.
Atomic structure:
Rutherford, Bohr, and Sommerfeld models.
X-ray:
X-ray product, X-ray diffraction
Practical part:
X-ray diffraction (Bragg’s law)
I-V characteristics of solar cells
Determination of Planck’s constant (h) Electron diffraction
Determination of e/m
Study of hydrogen atom’s spectra
(Rydberg constant) & Balmer series)
Determination of Zeeman effect
(Zeeman shift)
Introduction to modern physics, R. B. Singh, Second edition, Copyright © 2009
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Electronics 2 (304) 31031304
Credit Hour:
level
4(3+2)h
Pre-requisites:
Electronics 1 (303) 31031303
Co-requisites :
Course
Specifications
non
sixth level
Theoretical part
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS:
NUMERATION SYSTEMS:
Numbers and symbols, Systems of numeration, Decimal versus binary numeration
Octal and hexadecimal numeration, Octal and hexadecimal to decimal conversion
Conversion from decimal numeration .
BINARY ARITHMETIC:
Numbers versus numeration, Binary addition, Negative binary numbers,
Subtraction, Overflow, Bit groupings .
Logic gates
Boolean Algebra
Karngugh Mapping- Combinational Logic Functions.
MULTIVIBRATORS- COUNTERS- SHIFT REGISTERS - DIGITAL-ANALOG CONVERSION
Practical part:
Differential amplifier
Simple op-amp
Non-inverting amplifier
555 audio oscillator
Logic Gates and Truth Tables
Gates (AND, OR, NAND, NOR, XOR)
References
The Half and Full Adder
Parallel Binary Adder
Parallel Binary Subtract Circuit
S-C Flip Flop from NOR and NAND
D- Flip Flop from NOT and NAND
Counters (j-k Flip Flop)
•
ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUIT THEORY, ROBERT BOYLESTAD ,LOUIS
NASHELSKY, sixth edition
• Lessons In Electric Circuits, Volume IV { Semiconductors, By Tony R.
Kuphaldt,Fourth Edition, last update January 1, 2004.
• Electronic devices ,Prentic Hall International,Inc Fifth Edition,1999 by Floyd.
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Credit Hour:
Nuclear physics (1) (phys306) ٣١٠٣١306
level
Sixth level
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non
4h (3+2)
Theoretical part
Properties of the nucleus: Constituents of nucleus – determination of nuclear charge, Radius
and mass – Properties of nuclear forces - Nuclear binding energy – Nuclear angular
momentum – Electromagnetic moment of nuclei.
Radioactivity: Decay law-Nuclear stability-Radioactivity and theory of transformation. Artificial
Radioactivity: Discovery of artificial radionuclides – Transuranium elements – Unites of
radiation measurements
Nuclear models: shell model – Liquid drop model – Gas Fermi model - collective model –
Vibrational and rotational motion.
Sources of radiation: Definitions and units – Sources of accelerated electrons – Sources of
heavy and light particles – Sources of Electromagnetic radiations – sources of neutrons.
Interaction of radiation with matter: Interaction of heavy charged particles with matter –
Stopping power – Energy loss – Particles range – Interaction of accelerated electrons with
matter include; the energy loss and the particles range – Interaction of gamma radiation with
matter includes mechanical interaction, the cross section interaction, scattering and also
attenuation of gamma rays.– Interaction of neutrons with matters includes; neutron
interactions and neutron cross section.
Practical part:
References
Plotting the characteristic curve of G-M
counter
Determination operating voltage of G-M counter
Determination of threshold voltage of GM counter
Absorption of beta particles passing through
different materials.
Inverse square law in case of gamma rays
Backscattering of beta particles.
Dead time of G-M counter.
Statistical nature of Radioactive decay law
Attenuation of gamma-rays.
Determination of efficiency of G-M counter.
- Introduction to nuclear and particle physics, A. Dos and Ferbal
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Theoretical methods (3) (phys308) 310310308
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Theoretical methods (2) 31031305
non
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•
3(3+0)h
Sixth level
Theoretical part
Special functions:
generation function, recurrence relations, orthonormal properties for
Legendre, Bessel, Hermite, Laguerre, and Gauss functions.
Partial differential equations:
separation of variables, Laplace's equation, Poisson’s equation, diffusion
equation, and wave equation.
Complex variables:
analytical functions, Cauchy's integral, singular points, Taylor and
Laurent series, Residue theorem.
Integral equations:
Volterra, Fredholm, Green's functions.
•
" Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering" , K.F. RILEY, M.P.
HOBSON and S. J. BENCE, 3rd, 2006, by Cambridge University Press.
"Mathematical Physics, Applied Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers",
Bruce R. Kusse and Erik A. Westwig, 2nd, 2006, by WILEY-VCH Verlag
GmbH & Co. KGaA
• "Higher Mathematics for Physics and Engineering",Hiroyuki Shima ·
Tsuneyoshi Nakayama, 2010, by Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
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Classical mechanics (2) (phys310) 31031310
Pre-requisites:
Classical mechanics (1) (phys307) 31031307
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Course
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non
References
•
3(3+0)h
Sixth level
Theoretical part
Lagrange's equations:
generalized coordinates,
principle of virtual work, D'Alembert's
principle, conservative and non-conservative systems, Lagrange's
equations, Hamilton's equations.
Variation principle:
calculus of variation, Hamilton's principle, Euler-Lagrange equations,
principle of least action.
Central forces:
equations of conic curves, equations of the motion for central forces,
attractive potentials systems, classical treatment of scattering.
Oscillations and stability:
stability of equilibrium, conservative groups, linear harmonic motion,
normal coordinates, continuum groups.
Canonical
transformations
Poisson
brackets,
canonical
transformations, generating functions, Hamilton - Jacobi equation.
Physics of rotation:
rotation matrix, Euler's angles, Euler's theorem, force-free motion of a
rigid body).
"Classical Mechanics Systems of Particles and Hamiltonian
Dynamics", Walter Greiner, 2nd, 2010, Springer-Verlag Berlin
Heidelberg.
• "Classical Mechanics", Herbert Goldstein, Charles P. Poole, and John
L. Safko, 3rd,2001, Addison Wesley.
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Electromagnetism (phys312) 31031312
Pre-requisites:
Electricity and magnetism 31031204
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Course
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non
References
1- "Introduction to Electrodynamics", David J. Griffiths, 3rd, 1999, by PrenticeHall, Inc.
2- "Classical Electrodynamics", John David Jackson, 3rd, 1999, John Wiley &
Sons, Inc.
3(3+0)h
Sixth level
Theoretical part
Electrostatic:
Continuous charge distributions, electric potential, electric field,
divergence and curl of electrostatic fields, energy of continuous charge
distribution, Laplace and Poisson equations, multipole expansion, torque.
Electric field in matter:
Polarization, electric displacement, dielectrics, susceptibility.
Magnetostatic :
Lorentz force law, continuity equations, Boit-Savart law, divergence and
curl of B, Ampere's law, magnetic vector potential.
Magnetic field in matter:
Magnetic dipoles, magnetization, Ampere's law in magnetized materials,
linear and non-linear media.
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Electrodynamics (phys403) 31310403
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Electromagnetism (phys312) 31031312
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Course
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non
3(3+0)h
Seventh level
Theoretical part
Electromagnetic Induction:
Faraday's law, electromagnetic field induction, energy in magnetic field
Maxwell's equations:
generalized of Ampere's law, drift of current, Maxwell's equations in
space and matter
Conservation Laws and electrodynamics potentials:
Poynting's theorem, momentum, potentials formulation, Gauge
transformations , continuous distributions
Electromagnetic waves:
Waves in vacuum and matter, absorption and dispersion, guided waves
Radiation:
Electric dipole and magnetic dipole radiation, power radiated by a point
charge, radiation reaction.
Electrodynamics and relativity:
magnetism as a relativistic phenomenon, electrodynamics in tensor
notation, relativistic potentials
References
•
Introduction to Electrodynamics", David J. Griffiths, 3rd, 1999, by PrenticeHall, Inc.
• "Classical Electrodynamics", John David Jackson, 3rd, 1999, John Wiley &
Sons, Inc.
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Course title and
code:
Credit Hour:
level
Radiation physics (phys405) 31031405
Pre-requisites:
Nuclear physics (1) ٣١٠٣١3
Co-requisites :
Course
Specifications
non
3(3+0)h
seventh level
Theoretical part
Ionizing Radiations: properties and sources:
Atomic and nucleus – Nuclear binding energy – Radioactivity – Half live time Biological half live time - radiation measurements units – properties of radiation –
sources of radiation ( natural and artificial) – natural radioactive series.
Measurements and of radiations and units:
Radiation exposure – units of radiation exposure – measurements of radiation
exposure – absorbed dose – units of absorbed dose – relation between the exposure
and absorbed dose – kerma- quality factor – equivalent dose – units of equivalent
dose – internal radiation exposure – pocket dosimeters.
Radiation detectors:
Gas field detectors – scintillation detectors – dose film detectors –semiconductor
detectors Biological effect of radiations:
Cell – sensitivity of radiations – human effect body – effect of radiation on genes.
Radiation doses from environment:
Cosmic rays – radon gas – natural radiation – radiation in human body.
Radiation protection:
The main rules for radiation protection (time – distance – shielding) – shielding of Xand gamma rays – shielding of beta particles – the international authorities in the field
of radiation protection – recommended dose equivalent limits for workers and external radiation exposure radioactive waste disposal.
References
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•
(3) Introduction to Health Physics By: H. Cember
Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection, J.E. Turner , 2007 WILEYVCH Verlag GmbH & Co.KGaA, Weinheim
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Al Baha University
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Physics department
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Course Specification
Course title and
code:
Credit Hour:
level
Quantum mechanics (1) (phys407) 31031407
Pre-requisites:
Theoretical methods (3) 31031308 &Classical mechanics (2) 31031310
non
Co-requisites :
Course
Specifications
References
3(3+0)h
Seventh level
Theoretical part
Schrödinger equation : time independent and dependent equations.
Postulates of quantum mechanics:
eigen functions, eigen values, expectation values
One dimensional models:
free particle inside potential well, step potential, tunnel effect, linear
harmonic oscillator
Three dimensional models:
free particle, harmonic oscillator, central potentials, hydrogen like atom.
Operators:
Hilbert's space, eigen functions, operators, commutative relations,
Dirac's notations, matrix representation, quantum algebraic treatment
for harmonic oscillator.
1- "Quantum Mechanics Concepts and Applications" , Nouredine Zettili, 2nd
ed., 2009, by John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.
2- Introduction to Quantum Mechanics", A. C. PHILLIPS, 2003 by John Wiley
& Sons Ltd.
3- "Essential Quantum Mechanics" , GARY E. BOWMAN,2008m by Oxford
University Press Inc., New York
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Solid state (1) 31031409
4h (3+2)
Seventh level
statistical physics (31031301)
non
Theoretical part
Chemical Bonding in Solids: Attractive and Repulsive Forces- Bonds.
Crystal Structures: Crystal Structures - Determination - X-Ray Diffraction - Bragg Theory
- Lattice Planes and Miller Indices - General Diffraction Theory - The Reciprocal Lattice - XRay Diffraction from Periodic Structures - Relation Between Bragg and Laue Theory.
Mechanical Properties: Behavior of materials under stress and Hooke’s law- Elastic
deformation-microscopic approach- Point Defects and Dislocations- Plastic deformation- The
Role of Defects in Plastic Deformation- Brittle fracture.
Thermal Properties of the Lattice: Lattice Vibrations - Simple Harmonic Oscillator The First Brillouin Zone -A Quantized Vibrations, Phonons - Three-Dimensional Solids Generalization to Three Dimensions - Heat Capacity of the Lattice - Classical Theory Einstein Model - Debye Model - Thermal Conductivity - Thermal Expansion- Allotropic
Phase Transitions and Melting ).
Free electron Fermi Gas: Effect of temperature on the Femi-Dirac distribution.- Free
electron gas in three dimensions. Heat capacity of the electron gas- Electrical conductivity
and ohm’s law.- Motion in magnetic felids (Hall effect). -Thermal conductivity of metals.
Practical part:
Hall effect in p-germanium
Debye-Scherrer patterns of powder samples
with diamond structure (germanium and silicon)
Hall effect in metals
Characteristic X-rays of copper
Thermal conductivity
Moseley's Law; Rydberg frequency and
screening constant
References
•
Hall effect in n-germanium
Examination of the structure of NaCl
monocrystals with different orientations
K- and L-absorption edges of X-rays
Modulus of elasticity
Characteristic X-rays of molybdenum
•
Introduction To Solid State Physics, Kittel Charles,8Th Edition, john wiley & son(2005)
Solid State Physics, Hofmann P. (Wiley-VCH, 2008)Physics for Scientists and
•
Engineers,
The physics of solids, Richard Turton, Oxford 2000
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Al Baha University
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Physics department
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Course Specification
Course title and
code:
Credit Hour:
Computation physics (phys411) 31031411
level
Seventh level
Pre-requisites:
Fundamental of computation physics 31031210, theoretical method (3)
31031305
non
Co-requisites :
Course
Specifications
3(2+2)h
Theoretical part
Transformations: Fourier, Laplace
Special functions (Bessel, Legendre, Hermit, Laguerre, hypergeometric)
Partial differential equations
Classical Mechanics : Lagrangian and Hamiltonian equations
Electrodynamics (electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetic
waves).
Quantum mechanics (Schrödinger equations and its applications,
hydrogen atoms, angular momentum, scattering theory).
Practical part:
Transformations: Fourier, Laplace
Special functions (Bessel, Legendre, Hermit, Laguerre, hypergeometric)
Partial differential equations
Classic Mechanics : Lagrangian and Hamiltonian equations
Electrodynamics (electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetic
waves).
Quantum mechanics (Schrödinger equations and its applications,
hydrogen atoms, angular momentum, scattering theory).
References
•
•
•
•
"A Physicist’s Guide to Mathematica", P.T. Tam, 2nd., Academic
Press,2008.
"Mathematica for physics", R. L. Zimmerman & F.I. Olness, Addison
Wesly Pub. ,2002
Mathematica Demystified, J. Hoste, Mc. Grow Hill, 2009.
Mathematica by examples, M. L. Abell & J. P. Braselton, Academic
Press, 3rd ed., 2004
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Credit Hour:
level
Laser (phys404) 31041404
Pre-requisites:
Optics 31031309 , Solid state physics (1) 31031409
non
Co-requisites :
Course
Specifications
References
3(3+0)h
Eight level
Theoretical part
1-The Nature of Light: Introduction of the nature of light -Young’s
experiment- Photoelectric effect
2-Interaction matter-light: Energy levels in atom- Spontaneous
absorption and emission- Stimulated emission- Einstein RelationsPopulation inversion in two-level- Population inversion in three-levelPopulation inversion in four-level- Gain coefficient
3-Laser Oscillation: Types of the cavity - Homogeneous and
inhomogeneous broadening- Modes of laser cavity - Transverses modes
of laser cavity - Modes density - Diagram of transverses modes TEM
4-Laser types: Solid-state lasers (Ruby laser and Yag laser) Semiconductor lasers - Gas Lasers (He-Ne laser, Ar+ laser, CO2 laser) Dye lasers - Free electron laser and some new lasers.
5- Laser beam properties: Laser Line width- Beam DivergenceCoherence - Brightness - Focusing properties of laser- Q-Switching Frequency Doubling - Phase Conjugation.
6- Laser Applications: Medical application- Industrial applicationMilitary application- Scientific application- Holography and –
communications- In research report
• M Alsalhi & A Aldwayyan, KSU( translation of: Laser Principles and
applications J.F.A.Hawkes and J.Wilson
• Optical electronics in modern communications. A.Yariv 5th edition. Oxford
university press 1997
• W.T.Silfvast.cambridge university press 1996
• Principles of laser, O.Svelto , 4th edition. plenum 1998
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Al Baha University
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Course Specification
Course title and
code:
Credit Hour:
level
Pre-requisites:
Atomic physics (Phy(406)) 31031406
Co-requisites :
Course
Specifications
non
3(3+0)h
Eighth Level
Quantum mechanics (1) 31031407
Theoretical part
Atomic structure , atomic models.
Correspondence principle – quantum numbers
Electronic structure , atomic spectra.
Monatomic spectra
Diatomic spectra
Effect of magnetic field on atomic spectra.
Fine structure , hyperfine structure.
References
Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy, Hyper Physics, Sune Svanberg, Springer
Verlag
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Credit Hour:
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Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites :
Course
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Quantum mechanics (2) (phys408) 31031408
References
•
3(3+0)h
Eighth Level
Quantum mechanics (1) 31031407
non
Theoretical part
Angular momentum operators
orbital angular momentum, spin angular momentum, total angular
momentum, commutative relations, eigen functions and eigen values,
ladder operators, matrix representation, Pauli matrices.
Time independent perturbation theory
non-degenerate cases, degeneracy, Stark effect, helium atom
Variation method
fundamental of hypothesis functions, hydrogen molecule, helium atom.
WKB method
Validity of the WKB approximation, potential well, decaying of alpha
particles.
Time dependent perturbation theory
transition probability, sudden effect, harmonic perturbation.
Motion in magnetic field
Hamiltonian operator for charged particles moving in magnetic field,
Zeeman effect, spin dynamics, interaction of atoms.
Scattering theory: cross section, scattering amplitude, Born
approximation, partial waves.
"Quantum Mechanics Concepts and Applications" , Nouredine Zettili, 2nd ed.,
2009, by John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.
• "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics", A. C. PHILLIPS, 2003 by John Wiley &
Sons Ltd.
• "Essential Quantum Mechanics" , GARY E. BOWMAN,2008m by Oxford
University Press Inc., New York
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and code:
Credit Hour:
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Course Specification
Nuclear physics (2) (phys410) ٣١٠٣١410
4h (3+2)
Eighth level
Nuclear physics (1) (phys306) ٣١٠٣١306
non
Theoretical part
Nuclear accelerators: Types of accelerators – The main parts of accelerators electrostatic accelerators - Tandem Van de Graaff - Cyclotron accelerator –
Linear accelerators. Colliding-Beam accelerator
Nuclear reactions: Types of reaction – conservation laws – Energy and
threshold of reactions – cross section of reaction – Reactions of compound
nucleus – direct reactions – Resonance reactions
Nuclear fission: Discovery of Nuclear fission – theory of Nuclear fission.
Energy production in stars – Spontaneous and intrinsic fission – Properties of
fission – Fission reaction series.
Nuclear fusion: properties of nuclear fusion - control of thermonuclear reactions.
Numerical statistical: energy resolution measurements – amplifiers- single and
multi channel analyzers – measurement apparatus.
Elementary particles: Classification of elementary particles – Particle and anti
particle - Conservation laws – Quark model.
Practical part:
Using (NaI) detector and multi channel Using Hyper Germanium detector and
analyzer to determine unknown gamma- multi channel analyzer to determine
ray sources.
unknown gamma ray sources.
Efficiency calibration of (NaI) detector.
Analyzing multi gamma ray spectrum.
Energy calibration of (NaI) detector.
Calibration of Alpha spectroscopic system.
Energy calibration of Hyper Germanium Determine unknown alpha source using
detector.
alpha spectroscopy system..
Efficiency
calibration
of
Hyper Determine the energy of Beta particles by
Germanium detector of point sources and beta spectroscopy system
geometrical source .
References
Introduction to nuclear and particle physics, A. Dos and Ferbal
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Solid state physics (2) 31031412
References
•
•
Introduction To Solid State Physics, Kittel Charles,8 Edition, john wiley & son(2005)
Solid State Physics, Hofmann P. (Wiley-VCH, 2008)Physics for Scientists and Engineers.
•
The physics of solids, Richard Turton, Oxford 2000
4h (3+2)
Eighth level
Solid state physics (1) 3103140
non
Theoretical part
Energy bands: free electron model-Bloch functions- Kronig-Penney modelWave equation of electron in periodical potential.- Number of orbital’s in a band.
Semiconductors: Band gap.- Equation of motion.- Intrinsic Carrier concentration.Impurity Conductivity. Thermoelectric effect.- Semimetals.
1) Optical properties: Electromagnetic waves in crystals- optical reflectionKramers-Kronig relation- optical constants -excitons .
2)Dielectrics : Macroscopic Description -Microscopic Polarization -The Local
Field -Frequency Dependence of the Dielectric Constant -Other Effects -Impurities
in Dielectrics -Ferroelectricity -Piezoelectricity -Dielectric Breakdown
3) Magnetism : Macroscopic Description -Magnetic Effects in Atoms - Weak
Magnetism in Solids- Diamagnetism - Diamagnetism of the Ions - Diamagnetism of
Free Electrons -Paramagnetism -Curie Paramagnetism - Pauli Paramagnetism Magnetic Ordering Magnetic Ordering and the Exchange Interaction - Temperature
Dependence of the Ordering - Ferromagnetic Domains – Hysteresis.
4) Superconductivity: Basic Experimental Facts - Zero Resistivity - The Meissner
Effect -The Isotope Effect Some Theoretical Aspects - Phenomenological Theory Microscopic BCS Theory - Coherence of the Superconducting State - Type I and
Type II Superconductors - High-Temperature Superconductivity.
Practical part:
Polarisation by quarterwave plates
Curi Temperature
Band gap of germanium
Dia-, para- and ferromagnetism
Polarimetry
Superconductivity
Fresnel’s equations – theory of reflection
Ferromagnetic hysteresis
Malus’ law
Dielectric constant
Faraday effect
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