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‭10. PV 302 : Viva-Voce Examination 2‬
‭UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA‬
‭PHYSICS DEPARTMENT‬ ‭34‬
‭ our Year‬‭Honours Courses‬
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‭Effective from 2015-2016 Session‬ ‭Third Year B.S. Courses Major Courses in Physics‬
‭PH 301 : Classical Mechanics & Relativity (3 credit)‬
‭ he B.S. (Hons) Degree Program in Physics:‬‭The B.S.(Hons)‬‭degree program in‬
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‭Physics department, Faculty of Science, University of Dhaka is a 4-year program‬ ‭1)‬‭Review of Newtonian Mechanics :‬ ‭6 lect‬
‭consisting of four academic sessions, each having duration of 12 calendar months;‬ ‭Equation of Motion, Conservation Laws for a System of Particles, Degrees of‬
‭Definition of a credit‬ ‭Freedom, and Constraints.Generalized coordinates, and Generalized Forces, D’‬
‭The credit is defined as follows:‬ ‭Alembert’s Principles.‬
‭i) For theoretical courses, 15 class lectures = 1 credit‬ ‭2)‬‭LagrangianMechanics :‬ ‭10 lect‬
‭ii) Each class is of 50 minutes duration.‬ ‭Lagrange equation of motion for holonomic constraints , Variational Method,‬
‭iii) For Lab courses, 30 hour lab work = 1 credit‬ ‭Euler-Lagrange Equations of Motion, Hamilton’s Principles, Constraints and their‬
‭(Existing / previous full unit course is equivalent to 4 credits.)‬ ‭treatment, Examples : free particle. Charged Particles in electromagnetic field.‬
‭Credit requirements for the 4 year B.S. (Hons)‬ ‭3)‬‭Motion under Central Forces‬‭:‬ ‭8 lect‬
‭1. Total Number of Credits required are136 distributed over 4 years.‬ ‭Reduction of two body central force motion systems to one body problem. Reduced‬
‭2. The year-wise distribution of 136 credits is as follows:‬ ‭mass, Elliptic orbit, Keplerian motion. Scattering in a Central force Field : Rutherford‬
‭Non-Major Major‬ ‭Formula.‬
‭4)‬‭Hamiltonian Mechanics and Canonical Transformations‬‭:‬ ‭10 lect‬
‭Theory Expt. Viva Total Grand Total‬ ‭Principle of least Action, Hamiltonian Equations of Motion, Examples. Canonical‬
‭ irst Year
F 14 12 8 2 22 36‬ ‭Coordinates, Canonical Transformation, Generating Function, Poisson Bracket.‬
‭Second Year 10 18 8 2 25 35‬ ‭5)‬‭Relativistic Kinetics & Electrodynamics :‬ ‭11 lect‬
‭Third Year - 21 8 2 34 34‬ ‭4-vector, Properties of 4-vector, Lorentz transformation of 4-vectors, The invariant‬
‭Fourth Year - 24 8 2 31 31‬ ‭interval, Relativity of simultaneity, Covariant Equations of Motion, Mass-Energy‬
‭Relation. Relativistic Mechanics and its Lagrangian formulation, Lagrangian‬
‭24 75 32 8 112 136‬ ‭formulation of electrodynamics, Covariant formulation of electrodynamics.‬
‭ . Rules regarding examinations,‬
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‭The rules regarding examinations, fees promotion etc. will remain the same as‬ ‭ ooks Recommended :‬
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‭contained in the ˝Rules for Honours Courses under the Integrated Courses System‬ ‭1. Classical Mechanics : H. Goldstein, Narosa Publ. New Delhi (3rd Edition)‬
‭of the University ofDhaka” relevant to the session and any subsequent changes.‬ ‭2. Mechanics – L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifsbitz, Butterworth-Heinemann.‬
‭4. Course name, Major Courses and credits.‬ ‭3. Classical Mechanics (In Bangla), A. M. Harunar Rashid, Bangla Academy‬
‭4. Spacetime Physics-E.F. Taylor and J.A. Wheeler, W.H. Freeman and Co. (2nd‬
(‭ C) Third Year Honours 34‬ ‭edition)‬
‭1. PH 301 : Classical Mechanics and Relativity 3‬ ‭5. Relativity : Special, General and Cosmological- W. Rindler, Oxford University‬
‭2. PH 302 : Quantum Mechanics -I 3‬ ‭Press, (2001)‬
‭3. PH 303 : Solid State Physics -I 3‬ ‭6. Einstein and Relativity Theory (in Bangla) :A.M. Harunar Rashid, Bangla Academy‬
‭4. PH 304 : Nuclear Physics 3‬
‭5. PH 305 : Classical Electrodynamics 3‬
‭6. PH 306 : Lasers and Photonics 3‬ ‭PH-302: Quantum Mechanics –I (3 credit)‬
‭7. PH 307 : Computational Physics 3‬
‭8. PH 308 : Introduction to Astrophysics 3‬ ‭1.‬‭Concept of wave equations :‬ ‭5 lect‬
‭ he concept of wave equations , Wave Function & The Interpretation of the Wave‬
T ‭Primitive and conventional unit cell, Basis, Crystal Symmetry, Bravais Lattice,‬
‭Function, Wave Function for Particles Having a Definite Momentum, Wave packets,‬ ‭ rystal planes and Miller Indices, Some Crystal Structures, X-ray Diffraction, Bragg’s‬
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‭The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle & Complementarity.‬ ‭law, Experimental methods: Laue, Rotating Crystal and Powder Methods, Reprocal‬
‭2.‬‭The Schrödinger Equation:‬ ‭8 lect‬ ‭Lattice, Structure Factor.‬
‭The Time-dependent Schrödinger Equation, Conservation of Probability, Expectation‬ ‭2)‬‭Classification of Crystals :‬ ‭6 lect‬
‭ValuesOperators, The Ehrenfest Theorem, The time-independent Schrödinger‬ ‭Interatomic Force, Classification of Solids-Covalent, Ionic, Metal, Valence and Van‬
‭Equation, Stationary States, Energy Quantization, The Schrödinger Equation in‬ ‭Der Waals Crystals, Lattice Energy of Ionic Crystal, Madelung Constant for ionic‬
‭Momentum Space‬ ‭crystal.‬
‭3.‬‭Exactly Soluble Problem in One Dimension‬‭:‬ ‭10 lect‬ ‭3‬‭) Lattice vibrations :‬ ‭8 lect‬
‭(a) The Free Particle-Box Quantization, The Rectangular Potential Step, The‬ ‭Failure of classical theory of Specific Heat, Phonons, Normal Modes of vibration in‬
‭Potential Barrier, The Infinite Potential Well, The Square Well. (b) The Linear‬ ‭Monoatomic and Diatomic Linear Chains, Einstein Model and Debye theory of‬
‭Harmonic Oscillator: Solution of the Schrödinger Equation & its Eigenvalues and‬ ‭Specific Heat.‬
‭Eigenfunctions. (c) The Dirac Delta-Function Potential.‬ ‭4)‬‭Anharmonic vibrations :‬ ‭3 lect‬
‭4.‬‭The Formalism of Quantum Mechanics:‬ ‭8 Lect‬ ‭Thermal Expansion.‬
‭(a) Postulates: The State of a System, Dynamical Variables & Operators,‬ ‭5)‬‭Defects in Crystals‬‭:‬ ‭4 lect‬
‭Expansions in Eigenfunctions, Commuting Observables, Compatibility &The‬ ‭Types of Defects, Consequences of Defects on Mechanical Properties, Schottky and‬
‭Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Relation for Arbitrary Observables, Unitary‬ ‭Frenkel type of Defect Concentration, Dislocations, Frank-Reed Mechanism.‬
‭Transformations, The Schrödinger Equation & the Time Evolution of a System. (b)‬ ‭6)‬‭Free Electron Theory of Metals :‬ ‭14 lect‬
‭The Schrödinger & Heisenberg Pictures. (c) Matrix Representation of Wave‬ ‭Classical Electron Theory, Sommerfeld Theory, Box Quantization. Density of States,‬
‭Functions & Operators. (d) Linear Harmonic Oscillator-Ladder Operators, Calculation‬ ‭Fermi Surface, Fermi Energy, Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity,‬
‭of Matrix Elements.‬ ‭Wiedemanns Franz Law, Electronic Specific Heat.‬
‭5.‬‭Spherically Symmetric Potential:‬ ‭14 Lect‬
‭(a) Central Potentials, Separation of the Schrödinger Equation in Spherical Polar‬ ‭ ooks Recommended :‬
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‭Coordinates. (b) Solution of The angular Equation, Spherical Harmonics (c) Orbital‬ ‭1) Solid State Physics : N.Y. Ashcroft and K.D. Mermin, Sauncers Co., Philadelphia.‬
‭Angular Momentum, Orbital Angular Momentum & Special Rotations Operators for‬ ‭2) An Introduction to Solid State Physics : C. Kittel, John Wiley and Sons, N.Y.‬
‭the Orbital angular Momentum, Their Commutations Relations, Angular Momentum‬ ‭3) Introduction to Solid State Physics : A.J. Dekkar, Prentice-Hall N.J.‬
‭Raising & Lowering Operators. (d) Hydrogen Atom: Radial Wave Equation,‬ ‭4) Introductory Solid State Physics : H.P. Myers.‬
‭Normalization of Radial Wave function & the Associated Probability Density,‬
‭Eigenvalues & Eigen Functions of the Hydrogen Atom, The Radial Eigenfunctions of‬ ‭PH 304: Nuclear Physics (3 credit)‬
‭the Bound States.‬
‭1.‬‭Bulk Properties of Nucleus:‬ ‭5 lect‬
‭ ecommended Books:‬
R ‭Nuclear energy scale, Nuclear size, Charge radius and charge density, Nuclear‬
‭1. Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications-NouredineZettili, Second Edition,‬ ‭binding energy, Nuclear Force, Liquid drop model and semi-empirical mass formula,‬
‭John Wiley and Sons Ltd.‬ ‭Shell model corrections‬
‭2. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics- B.H. Bransden, C.J. Joachain, Second‬ ‭2‬‭. Radioactivity:‬ ‭6 lect‬
‭Edition, Princeton Hall‬ ‭Radioactive decay, Alpha, Beta and Gamma decay, Fermi-Kurie plot, Neutrino,‬
‭3. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics-David J. Griffiths, Second Edition, Person‬ ‭Carbon dating‬
‭New International Edition.‬ ‭3.‬‭Interaction of Radiation with Matter:‬ ‭6 lect‬
‭4. Quantum Physics- Stephen Gasiorowicz, Third Edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc.‬ ‭Interaction of charged particle with matter: bremsstrahlung, ionization and multiple‬
‭scattering, Radiation length, Interaction of neutrons with matter, Interaction of photon‬
‭PH 303: Solid State Physics-I (3 credit)‬ ‭with matter: Compton effect, photoelectric effect and pair production,‬
‭Electromagnetic cascades, Cerenkov radiation‬
‭1‬‭) The Crystalline State :‬ ‭11 lect‬ ‭4.‬‭Nuclear Shell Model:‬ ‭6 lect‬
‭ hell Model, Single particle potential, Wave function and energy levels, Magic‬
S ‭ )‬‭Electromagnetic Wave equation‬‭:
4 9 lect‬
‭numbers, prediction of spin and magnetic moments, Schmid values and lines‬ ‭a) Plane waves and polarization of EM waves‬
‭5.‬‭Nuclear Collective Model:‬ ‭5 lect‬ ‭b) Reflection and Refraction of electromagnetic waves at a plane interface between‬
‭Rotational energy spectrum and nuclear wave functions for even-even and for odd A‬ ‭dielectrics. Fresnel equations, polarization by reflection and total internal reflection.‬
‭nuclei, Beta and Gamma vibrations in nuclei‬ ‭c) Dispersion characteristics of dielectrics, conductors and plasmas. Anomalous‬
‭6.‬‭Nuclear Reaction:‬ ‭6 lect‬ ‭dispersion, plasma frequency‬
‭Q value, Elastic and inelastic collision, Nuclear cross-section, Nuclear Fission,‬ ‭d) Waves in a conducting medium. Fields at the surface and within a conductor :‬
‭Nuclear Fusion , Nuclear reactor‬ ‭attenuation phenomena and skin depth.‬
‭7.‬‭Two nucleon system; The Deuteron:‬ ‭5 lect‬ ‭5)‬‭Wave Guides‬‭:‬ ‭3 lect‬
‭The Deuteron: experimental data, Theory of the Deuteron, Normalization of‬ ‭Solution of the wave equation in a cylindrical and rectangular waveguide. TE, TM,‬
‭Deuteron wave function, Spin state of two nucleon system, Tensor force, Magnetic‬ ‭and TEM modes and their differences. Cutoff frequencies, phase and group‬
‭and quadrupole moments of Deuteron‬ ‭velocities in a waveguide.‬
‭8.‬‭Nucleon-Nucleon Scattering:‬ ‭6 lect‬ ‭6)‬‭Electromagnetic Radiation :‬ ‭12 lect‬
‭Elements of partial wave analysis, Low energy n-p and n-n scattering, Partial wave‬ ‭a) Green function techniques for solving wave equations advanced and retarded‬
‭analysis of np scattering, Scattering length, Effective range analysis‬ ‭Green functions‬
‭b) Solution of the wave equation in spherical coordinates.‬
‭ ooks Recommended :‬
B ‭c) Electric Dipole radiation from an oscillator, Larmor formula. Center-fed antennas,‬
‭1. Introduction to Nuclear Physics, H. A. Enge‬ ‭Yagi Antenna.‬
‭2. Elements of Nuclear Physics, W. E. Meyerhof‬ ‭d) Radiation from point charges. Lienard-Wiechert potentials. Power radiated by a‬
‭3. Introductory Nuclear Physics, Samuel S. M. Wong‬ ‭point charge : Classical Bremsstrahlung. Radiation reaction and Abraham-Lorentz‬
‭4. Introductory Nuclear Physics, K. S. Krane‬ ‭formula.‬
‭e) Scattering of electromagnetic waves by charges : Thompson and Rayleigh‬
‭scattering.‬
‭PH 305 : Classical Electrodynamics (3 Credit)‬
‭Books Recommended:‬
‭1)‬‭Framework :‬ ‭5 lect‬ ‭1. Introduction of Electrodynamics, D.J. Griffiths, Prentic Hall, New Jersey‬
‭a) Review of Maxwell Equations in vacuum and in matter-integral and differential‬ ‭2. Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory-J.Reitz, F Milforc and R. Christy, Addison‬
‭formulation, Boundary conditions at an interface for E, D, B, H.‬ ‭Wesley.‬
‭b) Vector and Scalar potentials, Gauge invariance, Lorentz and Coulomb Gauge,‬ ‭3. Classical Electrodynamics, J.D. Jackson, Third Ed., John Wiley and Sons.‬
‭Lorentz force in terms of potentials.‬
‭c) Poynting vector, Poynting’s theorem and Energy-Momentum conservation for‬
‭Electromagnetic fields and charges.‬ ‭PH 306: Lasers and Photonics‬ ‭(3 Credits)‬
‭2)‬‭Boundary Value Problems in Electrostatics :‬ ‭12 lect‬
‭a) Poisson equations and Laplace equations. Uniqueness of the solution with the‬ ‭ ‬‭. Fourier Optics :‬
1 ‭9 lect‬
‭Dirichlet or Neuman equation.‬ ‭Fourier transformation in 1-D and 2-D. Inverse transforms; examples; Dirac Delta‬
‭b) Method of Image Charges. Solution of Lalplace’s equations in two and three‬ ‭Function; Optical Applications; Linear System; Impulse Response function; Point‬
‭dimensions in Cartesian, Cylindrical and Spherical coordinates with azimuthal‬ ‭Spread Function; Convolution and Convolution theorems; Examples; Fourier‬
‭symmetry.‬ ‭Methods in Diffraction Theory; Fraunhofer Single and Double Slit Diffraction and‬
‭c) Multipole expansion of the potential due to a localized charge distribution : dipole‬ ‭Fourier Transform; Convolution Theory: Spectra and correlation; Interpretation of‬
‭and quadrupole moments.‬ ‭Parseval’s Formula, Auto Correlation and Cross Correlation, Wiener-Khintchine‬
‭d) Field inside dielectrics, Boundary value problems involving dielectrics.‬ ‭Theorem.‬
‭3)‬‭Elements of Magnetostatics‬‭:‬ ‭3 lect‬ ‭2.‬‭Fibre Optics:‬ ‭6 lect‬
‭Calculation of the vector potential for current carrying loop, Boundary value problems‬ ‭Basic Concept; principle of light propagation in Optical Fibers; Acceptance Angle;‬
‭in magnetostatics.‬ ‭Core and cladding; Numerical Aperture; Fibre Bundles; Coherent and Incoherent‬
‭ undles; Types of Fibre: Step Index Fibre; Graded Index Fibre; Multimode and‬
b ‭ H 307: Computational Physics:
P (3 Credits)‬
‭Single Mode Fibre; Fibre Loss: dB/km; Communication Windows; Dispersion in‬ ‭The course will be a partial laboratory-based course with one Theory (50 mins) and‬
‭Fibre; Modal Dispersion; Modal delay calculation; Material Dispersion; Waveguide‬ ‭one Laboratory class (170 mins) per week‬
‭Dispersion; Optical Fibre Communications; EDFA; WDM; DWDM.‬
‭3.‬‭Electro/Magneto Optics:‬ ‭3 lect‬ ‭I.C/C++ Programming‬ ‭45 Lect‬
‭Faraday effect; Kerr Effect; Pockel Effect; Liquid crystal and liquid crystal display;‬
‭Dichroism; Dichroic crystal. Mathematical description of polarization; Stokes‬ ‭ .‬‭Review of C/C++:‬
1 ‭3 Lect‬
‭parameter; Jones vectors; Jones and Muller matrices.‬ ‭Syntax of C/C++, Editing and typing the program, Debugging and testing,‬
‭4‬‭. Lasers:‬ ‭10 lect‬ ‭Conditions, loops, Arrays and pointers, Primitive File input/output operations.‬
‭Absorption, Spontaneous Emission and Stimulated Emission; Einstein A and B‬ ‭2.‬‭Solving Problem Using C/C++‬ ‭26 Lect‬
‭Coefficients; Population inversion and active medium; Pumping Schemes; Basic‬
‭Laser Idea; Critical population inversion; Properties of laser beam; Monochromaticity,‬ ‭ .Solving Ordinary Differential Equation(ODE) with Initial Value‬‭:
A 4 Lect‬
‭Coherence, Directionality and Brightness. Different types of lasers: i) Solid state‬ ‭First Order ODE (Example: Euler Method for the Harmonic Oscillator), Second Order‬
‭lasers; Ruby and Nd:YAG, ii) Gas lasers; He-Ne and Ar+ lasers.‬ ‭ODE (Example: Runge-Kutta Method for Harmonic Oscillator), Central Difference‬
‭5‬‭. Coherence and Correlation :‬ ‭5 lect‬ ‭Method (Verlet Method for the Harmonic Oscillator). .‬
‭First Order Coherence; Spatial and Temporal Coherence; Coherence length and‬ ‭B. Root Finding and Optimization :‬ ‭3 Lect‬
‭Coherence time; Total and Partial Coherence; Visibility and Coherence; Mutual‬ ‭Bisection and Newton-Raphson Method of Root Finding, Direct Optimization‬
‭Coherence Function; Measurement of Spatial and Temporal Coherence; Coherence‬ ‭(Example Simulated annealing minimization of a function of many variables),‬
‭Property of Ordinary and Laser Light; Van Cittert-Zernike Theorem; Autocorrelation‬ ‭Stochastic Optimization. .‬
‭and Coherence; 2-D Angular Resolution; Correlation Interferometer-Intensity‬ ‭C.Numerical Differentiation :‬ ‭3 Lect‬
‭InterferometerHanbury-Brown and Twiss Experiment.‬ ‭Finite Difference Method, Two point formula, three point formula and five point‬
‭6.‬‭Detection and Display of optical signals :‬ ‭4 lect‬ ‭formula.‬
‭Thermal detectors of radiation. Quantum detectors: photoemissive detectors,‬ ‭D. Numerical Integration :‬ ‭3 Lect‬
‭Photoconductive detectors, Junction photodiodes. Avalanche and PIN photodiodes.‬ ‭Newton-Cotes Method (Using Discrete Planes to appropriate an integral),‬
‭Image Detection : photographic film, CCD detectors, CCD noise, ICCD. Image‬ ‭Trapezoidal rule, Simpson 1/3 and 3/8 rule for integration, Romberg Integration,‬
‭Intensifier, Micro channel plates, Gated ICCD. CMOS detectors. Noise and‬ ‭Monte Carlo Integration.‬
‭sensitivity. Signal to noise ratio Physics of the human eye.‬ ‭E. The Integral Transformation :‬ ‭4 Lect‬
‭7.‬‭Quantum Information Processing and Quantam Computation:‬ ‭8 lect‬ ‭Theoretical Background, Discrete Fourier Transform, Fast Fourier Transform,‬
‭Quantum information. Quantum bit (qbit). Hilbert space. Qbit and digital bits,‬ ‭Laplace transform, Power Spectrum.‬
‭comparison. Physical system as qbit. Quantum Register. Quantum gates. Some‬ ‭F. Generation of Random Numbers :‬ ‭5 Lect‬
‭quantum gates and their matrix representation. Beam splitter as Hadamard gate.‬ ‭Linear Congruential Generator, Non Uniform Random Numbers, Monte Carlo‬
‭MZI as quantum NOT gate. Quantum Algorithms. Quantum entanglement from‬ ‭method.‬
‭informatic – theoretic point of view. Quantum dots : Quantam confinement in‬ ‭G. Solving Linear System :‬ ‭4 Lect‬
‭semiconductors and its energy considerations. Applications of Quantum dots in‬ ‭Gaussian Elimination, Gauss-Jordan Elimination, LU Decomposition, Eigenvalues‬
‭quantum computation. Single ion trapping and its use in quantum computation.‬ ‭and Eigenvectors.‬

‭Books Recommended :‬ ‭Problems for this part‬

‭ . Photonics, 6th edition, A. Yariv and P. Yeh (Wiley).‬
1 ‭Study the Band Structure (Free Electron Theory, Kronig-Penney Model), Solving‬
‭2. Fundamentals of Photonics, 2nd edition, Saleh and Teich (Wiley)‬ ‭Schrödinger Equation for Different Kinds of Potential, Study Molecular Dynamics,‬
‭3. Optics, E. Hecht, 4th edition (Pearson)‬ ‭Study the Schrödinger Equation and the Crank-Nicolson Method, Study Double‬
‭4. Principles of Lasers, O.Svelto (4thed) Spinger‬ ‭pendulum, Cometary Orbits, LRC Circuits, Study Fourier Filtering and Smoothing‬
‭5. Optics and Photonics: An introduction – Smith and King.‬
‭II Matlab Programming‬ ‭7 lect‬
‭ ‭.‬ Simple calculations and graphs:‬
A ‭ tellar Parallax, The Magnitude Scale, Review of The Wave Nature of Light,‬
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‭Entering vectors and matrices; built-in variables and functions; Arithmetic operations‬ ‭Blackbody Radiation and The Quantization of Energy, The Color Index‬
‭on matrices, Standard operation, Solving matrix equations using matrix division,‬ ‭3.‬‭The Theory of Special Relativity:‬ ‭4 lect‬
‭Vectorized functions and operators; Curve fitting,‬ ‭The Failure of the Galilean Transformations, The Lorentz Transformations, Time and‬
‭B.‬‭Programming in Matlab:‬ ‭Space in Special Relativity, Relativistic doppler shift, Relativistic Momentum and‬
‭Conditionals and loops, Scripts and functions, Advanced matrix computations,‬ ‭Energy.‬
‭Eigenvalues and other numerical linear algebra computations, ,Advanced Graphics,‬ ‭4.‬‭Telescopes:‬ ‭4 lect‬
‭Solving nonlinear problems in Matlab‬ ‭Basic Optics, Optical Telescopes, Radio Telescopes, Infrared, Ultraviolet, X-ray, and‬
‭Gamma-Ray Astronomy, All-Sky Surveys and Virtual Observatories‬
‭III Mathematica Programming‬ ‭7 Lect‬ ‭5.‬‭Planets and Moons:‬ ‭6 lect‬
‭Our solar system, Physical Processes in the Solar System, Tidal Forces, The‬
‭ onditionals and loops, Scripts and functions, Advanced matrix computations,‬
C ‭Physics of Atmospheres, The Terrestrial Planets, The Giant Planets, Comets,‬
‭Eigenvalues and other numerical linear algebra computations, ,Advanced Graphics,‬ ‭Asteroids, Meteorites‬
‭Solving nonlinear problems in Mathematica‬ ‭6.‬‭The nature of stars:‬ ‭5 lect‬
‭Binary Systems and Stellar Parameters, The Classification of Binary Stars, Mass‬
‭IV Parallel Computing‬ ‭2 lect‬ ‭Determination Using Visual Binaries, Eclipsing, Spectroscopic Binaries, The‬
‭Formation of Spectral Lines, Saha equation, The Hertzsprung Russell Diagram.‬
‭ hat is parallel computing, use of parallel computing, parallel computer memory‬
W ‭7.‬‭The Sun:‬ ‭3 lect‬
‭architecture, CPU vs GPU computing, Architecture of a modern GPU, designing a‬ ‭The Solar Interior, The Solar Atmosphere, The Solar Cycle‬
‭parallel program, debugging a parallel program‬ ‭8.‬‭Stellar Atmospheres and interior of stars:‬ ‭3 lect‬
‭The Description of the Radiation Field, Stellar Opacity, Radiative Transfer, The‬
‭Interiors of Stars: Hydrostatic Equilibrium, Pressure Equation of State, Stellar Energy‬
‭ ooks Recommended :‬
B ‭Sources, Energy Transport and Thermodynamics‬
‭1.Nicholas Giordano and Hisao Nakanishi, Computational Physics, second edition,‬ ‭9.‬‭The Interstellar Medium and Star Formation:‬ ‭3 lect‬
‭Prentice Hall (2005).‬ ‭Interstellar Dust and Gas, The Formation of Protostars, Pre-Main-Sequence‬
‭2.Paul L. DeVries and Javier E. Hasbun, A First Course in Computational Physics,‬ ‭Evolution, Main Sequence and Post-Main-Sequence Stellar Evolution, Evolution on‬
‭2nd ed., Jones and Bartlett (2010).‬ ‭the Main Sequence, Late Stages of Stellar Evolution, Stellar Clusters‬
‭3.Marvin L. De Jong, Introduction to Computational Physics, Addison-Wesley (1991).‬ ‭10.‬‭The Fate of Massive Stars:‬ ‭4 lect‬
‭4. Tao Pang, An Introduction to Computational Physics.‬ ‭Post-Main-Sequence Evolution of Massive Srs, Supernovae, Gamma-Ray Bursts,‬
‭5. An Introduction to Matlab–KristerAhlersten‬ ‭Cosmic Rays, The Degenerate Remnants of Stars, The Discovery of Sirius B, White‬
‭6. Matlab: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving - Stormy‬ ‭Dwarfs, The Physics of Degenerate Matter, The Chandrasekhar Limit, The Cooling‬
‭Attaway‬ ‭of White Dwarfs, Neutron Stars, Pulsars‬
‭7. Programming Massively Parallel Processors,A Hands-on Approach By David B.‬ ‭11‬‭. Formation of Planetary Systems :‬ ‭4 lect‬
‭Kirk and Wen-mei W. Hwu‬ ‭Characteristics of Extrasolar Planetary Systems, Planetary System Formation and‬
‭Evolution, GALAXIES AND THE UNIVERSE, The Nature of Galaxies The Hubble‬
‭Sequence, The Structure of the Universe‬
‭PH 308: Introduction to Astrophysics (3 Credit)‬ ‭12.‬‭Cosmology: Newtonian Cosmology:‬ ‭2 lect‬
‭The Early Universe‬
‭ .‬‭The Celestial Sphere & Mechanics:‬
1 ‭4 lect‬
‭The Greek Tradition, The Copernican Revolution, Positions on the Celestial Sphere,‬ ‭ ooks Recommended:‬
B
‭Physics and Astronomy, Elliptical Orbits, The Virial Theorem.‬ ‭1. An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics (Second Edition) -Bradley W. Carroll, Dale‬
‭2.‬‭Spectrum of Light:‬ ‭3 lect‬ ‭A. Ostlie‬
‭2. Universe (5th edition) – William J Kaufmann, Roger A Freedman 3. Astronomy A‬
‭Physical Perspective – Marc L Kutner‬