Book excerpt: This Book Is Based On The Common Core Syllabus Of Up Technical University. It Explains, In A Simple And Systematic Manner, The Basic Principles And Applications Of Engineering Physics. After Explaining The Special Theory Of Relativity, The Book Presents A Detailed Analysis Of Optics.Scalar And Vector Fields Are Explained Next, Followed By Electrostatics. Magnetic Properties Of Materials Are Then Described. The Basic Concepts And Applications Of X-Rays Are Highlighted Next. Quantum Theory Is Then Explained, Followed By A Lucid Account Of Lasers. After Explaining The Basic Theory, The Book Presents A Series Of Interesting Experiments To Enable The Students To Acquire A Practical Knowledge Of The Subject.A Large Number Of Questions And Model Test Papers Have Also Been Added. Different Chapters Have Been Revised And More Numerical Problems As Per Requirement Have Been Added. The Book Would Serve As An Excellent Text For First Year Engineering Students. Diploma Students Would Also Find It Extremely Useful.