Linear Transformations

Vector Spaces and Linear Transformations

Transformations or Mappings, Group Homomorphism and Isomorphism, Linear Transformations on Vector Spaces, Non-singular Transformations, Vector Space Isomorphism.

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Algebra and Matrix Representations of Linear Transformations

Operations on Linear Transformations, Operations on Linear Operators, Algebra of Linear Transformations, Representation of Linear Transformations by Matrices.

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Linear Operators in Quantum Mechanics

Space of Wave Functions, Hermitian and Anti Hermitian Operators, Expectation Value and Uncertainty, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, Degeneracy.

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Reference:

• S P Kuila, ``Vector Analysis, Tensor Analysis and Linear Vector Space"
• B.S. Vatssa, ``Elements of Modern Algebra"
• Arfken and Weber, "Mathematical Methods for Physicists"
• S Lipschutz, ``Schaum's Outlines: Linear Algebra"

Atanu Kumar

Assistant Professor

Department of Physics

Chandernagore College

atanukum@gmail.com

Some Special Integrals

Topics Covered:

Beta  and Gamma Functions  and  Relation between  them. Expression  of  Integrals in terms  of  Gamma Functions.  Error  Function  (Probability  Integral).

Target Audience: 

3rd Semester Physics Honours Students of Chandernagore College

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Some Special Integrals

Lectures:

Part I

Part II

Part III

Reference:

• Arfken and Weber, "Mathematical Methods for Physicists"
• D Biswas, "Mathematical Methods in Physics"

Atanu Kumar

Assistant Professor

Department of Physics

Chandernagore College

atanukum@gmail.com

Linear Vector Space: Introduction

Topics Covered:

Abstract Systems, Binary Operations and Relations, Introduction to Groups and Fields, Vector Spaces and Subspaces, Linear Independence and Dependence of Vectors, Basis and Dimensions of a Vector Space, Change of Basis, Inner Product and Norm, Orthogonal and Orthonormal Set of Vectors.

Target Audience: 

5th Semester Physics Honours Students of Chandernagore College

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Linear Vector space: Introduction

Lectures:

Part I

Part II

Reference:

• S P Kuila, ``Vector Analysis, Tensor Analysis and Linear Vector Space"
• B.S. Vatssa, ``Elements of Modern Algebra"
• Arfken and Weber, "Mathematical Methods for Physicists"
• S Lipschutz, ``Schaum's Outlines: Linear Algebra"

Atanu Kumar

Assistant Professor

Department of Physics

Chandernagore College

atanukum@gmail.com

Physical Principles in Astrophysics

Topics Covered:

Gravitation in Astrophysics (Virial Theorem, Newton vs Einstein), Systems in Thermodynamic Equilibrium

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Physical Principles in Astrophysics

Lecture:

Part I

Part II 

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Assignment II

Solutions of Assignment II

References:

1. Hannu Kartunen et. al., "Fundamental Astronomy"
2. Baidyanath Basu, "An Introduction to Astrophysics"
3. IGNOU Study Materials

Atanu Kumar

Assitant Professor

Department of Physics

Chandernagore College

atanukum@gmail.com

Astronomical Techniques

Topics Covered:

Basic Optical Definitions for Astronomy (Magnification, Light Gathering Power, Resolving Power and Diffraction Limit, Atmospheric Windows), Optical Telescopes (Types of Reflecting Telescopes, Telescope Mountings, Space Telescopes), Detectors and Their Use with Telescopes (Types of Detectors, Detection Limits with Telescopes)

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Astronomical Techniques

Lectures:

Part I

Part II

Part III

References:

1. Hannu Kartunen et. al., "Fundamental Astronomy"
2. Baidyanath Basu, "An Introduction to Astrophysics"
3. IGNOU Study Materials

4. https://www.nasa.gov/content/about-the-hubble-story

Atanu Kumar

Assitant Professor

Department of Physics

Chandernagore College

atanukum@gmail.com

Parameters of a Star

Topics Covered:

Brightness, Radiant Flux and Luminosity, Apparent and Absolute Magnitude scales, Distance Modulus; Determination of Temperature and Radius of a Star; Determination of Masses from Binary orbits.

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Parameters of a Star

Lectures:

Part I

Part II

References:

1. Hannu Kartunen et. al., "Fundamental Astronomy"
2. Baidyanath Basu, "An Introduction to Astrophysics"
3. IGNOU Study Materials

Atanu Kumar

Assitant Professor

Department of Physics

Chandernagore College

atanukum@gmail.com

Wave Motion II: Longitudinal Waves

Topics Covered:

Particle and Wave Velocities. Pressure of a Longitudinal Wave. Velocity of Longitudinal Waves in a Fluid in a Pipe. Newton's Formula for Velocity of Sound. Laplace's Correction. Energy Transport. Intensity of Wave.

Target Audience: 

2nd Semester (2020) Physics Honours Students of Chandernagore College.

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Wave Motion II: Longitudinal Waves

Lectures:

Part I

Part II

Reference:

N K Bajaj, "The Physics of Wave and Oscillations",

Atanu Kumar

Assistant Professor

Department of Physics

Chandernagore College

atanukum@gmail.com