Physics 3 (for БК-112, БК-512, БК-612, 622)

This course is due only for students of groups RT-510 and RT-610.

What to expect: 1 lecture/week;   1 lab/2 weeks;  1 tutorial/week;   2 Midterm Exams;   Final Exam

Course Structure

Module 5. Classical Mechanics

Topic 5.1. Newton’s Laws

Topic 5.2. Momentum, System of Particles, and Conservation of Momentum

Topic 5.3. Energy, Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy, Work and Conservation of Energy

Topic 5.4. Collision Theory

Topic 5.5. Two Dimensional Rotational Dynamics and Static Equilibrium

Topic 5.6. Simple Harmonic Motion and Physical Pendulum

Module 6. Electricity and Magnetism

Topic 6.1. Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Rules

Topic 6.2. Magnetic Field and Ampere's Law

Topic 6.3. Faraday's Law of Induction and RL Circuits

Topic 6.4. Alternating-Current Circuits

Topic 6.5. Displacement Current   and Complete Maxwell's Equations

Topic 6.6. Electromagnetic Waves

Topic 6.7. Free-Electron Theory of Metals and Band Theory of Solids

Topic 6.8. Electrical Conduction in Metals, Insulators, and Semiconductors

Topic 6.9. Semiconductor Devices

Plan for Laboratory Works

Physical pendulum / Oscillation of a rod / Oscillation of a hoop

Spring pendulum / Torsion pendulum / Mechanical free damped oscillations

Discussion session 1

Temperature dependence of semiconductor resistivity

Contacts phenomena on p-n junction

Discussion session 2

Presentations (each group of students presents one of the labs for the rest of students)

Self-dependent learning
There are 12 problem sets for homework. Each set typically consists of eight or nine problems. To receive full credit for homework, students must prepare and submit clearly reasoned written solutions.

Recommended Literature

1. Serway R. A. and Jewett J. W. (2014) Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics 9th edn (Boston, MA: Cengage Learning)

2. Ling S.I., Sanny J., Moebs W. University Physics, Volume 1-3.

Information Resources

MIT OpenCourseWare (a free and open materials from MIT courses): https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/