Physics - Oscillation, Waves, Optics, and Quantum Mechanics | First Edition | By Pearson  (English, Paperback, Hari M. Agrawal, Rajeev M. Agrawal)

This book is designed as per the recommended syllabus of AICTE for the Physics courses: Oscillation, Waves and Optics and Quantum Mechanics. The book explains the simple harmonic motion with a number of examples of mechanical and electrical oscillators, non-dispersiv transverse and longitudinal waves followed by an introduction to dispersion. As the book advances, it describes the propagation of light, geometrical optics, the phenomena of interference and diffraction, followed by lasers and their latest applications. Coverage also includes an introduction to quantum mechanics, solution of wave equation and introduction to solids and semiconductors. Features: • Written in a simple language to ease self-study by students. • Numerous worked out examples interspersed in the text, which are class-tested, to help students comprehend key concepts. • With applications of computing and analyzing tool like PYTHON. • Excellent Pedagogy Includes: - 120 Solved Examples - 175 Theory Questions - 130 Numerical Problems - 225 Multiple Choice Questions Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Simple Harmonic Motion Chapter 2: Non-dispersive Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Chapter 3: Dispersion Chapter 4: Geometrical Optics and Propagation of Light Chapter 5: Wave Optics: Interference Chapter 6: Wave Optics: Diffraction Chapter 7: Lasers Chapter 8: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Chapter 9: Solution of Wave Equation Chapter 10: Introduction to Solids and Semiconductors