Physics (Group 1)

The authors are pleased to bring out "S. Chand's Physics Group I as per the new syllabus for students pursuing their B.E degree course in Gujarat Technical University. The book covers all the topics mentioned in the latest syllabus. It would serve as a distinct single source where the requirements of the students are given top priority and the material is molded in a studentfriendly style. The spirit of physics is not sacrificed at any stage and the expectations of teachers are held high at every step. Physics evolved through the efforts of rational thinkers who have been interested to know the why, what and how of natural phenomena. Engineering has emerged as an application of Physics in the beginning and physicists have been struggling with discovering new materials and technologies which will benefit the human society at large and always. Physics is the foundation on which stands the elaborate structure of engineering and technology. The main purpose of teaching Physics to Engineering undergraduates is to acquaint the budding engineers with the thread of development so that they can apply this knowledge beneficially in their later pursuits. It is this urge that underlies the presentation of the material in this book

Chapter 1 Properties of Matter

Chapter 2 Waves, Motion and Acoustics

Chapter 3 Ultrasonic and Non-Destructive Testing

Chapter 4 Superconductivity

Chapter 5 Lasers