AKTU Physics (AAS101A/AAS201A) Notes & Study Material PDF – B.Tech 1st Year Sem 1

AAS101A / AAS201A – Physics for Sustainable Structural Systems

Designed for the 2026–27 academic session, these notes bring together concept explanations, formulas, diagrams, graphs, solved numerical problems, important topics and question-bank practice in one structured resource.

✨ What You'll Get

✔ Complete 5-unit syllabus coverage
✔ Easy-to-understand conceptual explanations
✔ Important formulas highlighted for quick revision
✔ Diagrams, graphs and illustrations
✔ Step-by-step solved numerical problems
✔ IMPORTANT & MOST IMPORTANT topic tags
✔ Unit-wise question banks
✔ Short-answer questions
✔ Long-answer / descriptive questions
✔ Examination-oriented questions
✔ Structured revision support

The book specifically explains how formulas, diagrams, solved examples and question banks are organized to make both learning and revision easier.

UNIT I – Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics

Covers:

• Inadequacy of classical mechanics
• de Broglie matter waves
• Davisson–Germer experiment
• Wave packets
• Phase velocity and group velocity
• Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
• Schrödinger wave equations
• Particle in a one-dimensional box
• Wave function and its physical interpretation

Weightage: 20%

UNIT II – Photonics

• Optical fibre fundamentals
• Acceptance angle and acceptance cone
• Numerical aperture
• Propagation of light through optical fibre
• Attenuation and attenuation coefficient
• Interaction of radiation with matter
• Absorption, spontaneous and stimulated emission
• Einstein's coefficients
• Ruby laser
• He-Ne laser
• Laser applications

Weightage: 25%

UNIT III – Mechanics & Fluid Physics

• Newton's laws
• Static and dynamic equilibrium
• Stress and strain
• Young's, Bulk and Shear moduli
• Hooke's law
• Properties of fluids
• Viscosity
• Surface tension
• Capillarity
• Fluid statics and pressure
• Archimedes' principle
• Bernoulli's equation
• Flow through pipes

Weightage: 15%

UNIT IV – Thermal Physics

• Laws of thermodynamics
• Heat conduction
• Convection and radiation
• Heat capacity
• Thermal expansion
• Thermal conductivity
• Melting and solidification
• Thermal resistance
• Enthalpy and entropy
• Equations of state
• Newton's law of cooling

Weightage: 15%

UNIT V – Superconductivity & Nano-materials

• Temperature dependence of resistivity
• Critical temperature and critical field
• Meissner effect
• Type I and Type II superconductors
• Persistent current
• High-temperature superconductors
• Properties and applications of superconductors
• Introduction to nano-materials
• Quantum dots
• Quantum wires
• Quantum wells
• Applications of nano-materials

Weightage: 25%

The notes use MOST IMPORTANT and IMPORTANT tags to help students prioritize revision. The MOST IMPORTANT tag identifies topics that are high-weightage, frequently examined or foundational to later concepts.

This makes the resource particularly useful when students need to:

Learn → Practise → Revise → Prepare for Examination

Numerical problems are presented with complete step-by-step working rather than simply providing the final answer, helping students understand the method and apply the relevant physics formulas correctly.

Topics such as optical fibres, numerical aperture, V-number, thermal physics, mechanics and other numerical-based concepts are supported with problem-solving practice.

This study material is suitable for:

• AKTU B.Tech 1st Year students
• Civil Engineering students
• Environmental Engineering students
• Students studying AAS101A
• Students studying AAS201A
• Students preparing for AKTU semester examinations
• Students looking for structured Physics study material
• Students who need quick revision before examinations

📌 Course Details

Course: Physics for Sustainable Structural Systems
Course Code: AAS101A / AAS201A
Programme: B.Tech. First Year
Credits: 3
Academic Session: 2026–27
Resource: Comprehensive Study Notes

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