This textbook is a comprehensive up-to-date volume providing the concepts and applications of contemporary physics for the use of students pursuing undergraduate engineering degree courses in institutions affiliated to Indian Universities Located in different zones. A modern description of interaction between atoms (and molecules) is given along with discussions of topics such as lasers, nanotechnology, magnetic properties of materials, superconductivity and applications. Many riders at the end of each chapter are the salient features of this textbook. This may in turn serve the purpose of GATE aspirants and others aspiring for faculty positions in Universities, Colleges and research institutions through written examinations.

A Textbook of Engineering Physics

This book aims to provide a complete coverage of topics to meet the needs of first year undergraduate engineering students as per revised syllabus of Mumbai University. It enables students to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of the theory. All topics are written in easy language and are put point wise. For most of the students solving numerical is big problems, this difficulty is simplified by including several solved numerical in every chapter. Author's long experience in teaching the subject will ensure that the book will enthuse the students to assimilate the basic understanding of engineering physics and help them understand the concepts of various branches of engineering in the higher semesters. Key Features • Complete coverage of revised syllabus • Numerous solved examples • Previous years university questions included • Simple diagrams and easy language

As per the New syllabus & Regulations 2017 prescribed by the Anna University, Chennai, this book "ENGINEERING PHYSICS (PH8151)" has been written by Dr. G. SHANMUGAM, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Vel Tech, Chennai- 600062 for the first semester B.E/B. Tech degree course in all the branches. This book deals with the basics concepts of Physics that are of practical utility. It mainly focuses on the properties of matter, waves & optics and thermal physics and also covers topics on the quantum physics and crystal physics.

This book aims to provide a complete coverage of topics to meet the needs of first year undergraduate engineering students as per revised syllabus of Mumbai University. It enables students to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of the theory. All topics are written in easy language and are put point wise. For most of the students solving numerical is big problems, this difficulty is simplified by including several solved numerical in every chapter. Author's long experience in teaching the subject will ensure that the book will enthuse the students to assimilate the basic understanding of engineering physics and help them understand the concepts of various branches of engineering in the higher semesters. Key Features • Complete coverage of revised syllabus • Numerous solved examples • Previous years university questions included • Simple diagrams and easy language