M. Sc.

PHYSICS SYLLABUS

(UNDER CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM)

Applicable to the candidates admitted from 2019 onwards

OUTCOME - BASED EDUCATION (OBE)

PG & RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

BISHOP HEBER COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

AFFILIATED TO BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY

(NATIONALLY REACCREDITED AT THE ‘A’ GRADE BY NAAC WITH A CGPA OF 3.58 OUT OF 4)

RECOGNIZED BY UGC AS ‘COLLEGE WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXCELLENCE’

TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 017

VISION

To ignite the young minds to achieve excellence in physics through whole person education, to
provide opportunities to explore the laws of nature and enable them to contribute to nation building.

MISSION

• Impart quality education, endorse scientific temper and create a passion for Physics through
competitive curriculum and effective teaching.
• Explore the skills through hands on experiences by providing state of art research facilities.
• Strive for holistic development by imbibing ethical and social values and build scientific,
communicative and leadership competencies to face the global challenges.
 M. Sc. PHYSICS

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the M.Sc. Physics Course, the graduates will be able to

KNOWLEDGE

PO1-Cognizeandexhibitadvancedknowledgeincoreandappliedareas andrealizetheir
relevanceinmodernscienceandtechnology.
PO2-Criticallyandintellectuallyanalyzeandsolvecomplexscientificandrealtimeproblemsand
arriveatlogicalconclusions
PO3-Exhibitresearch oriented inquisitive,novelideasbyutilizingappropriatemoderntoolsand
techniquestocatertotheneeds

SKILL

PO4-Demonstrateskillinperformingadvancedphysicsexperimentsandprojectsusinglaboratory
facilitiesandinstrumentationtechniques,bylogicalplanningandsystematicexecution
PO5-Utilizeappropriateexperiments,interfacingtechniques,mathematicalmodellingmethodsand
computationaltools.
PO6-Acquiredata,analyzeandcommunicatetechnicalandscientificfindingseffectivelytotheglobal
community.

ATTITUDE

PO7-Demonstrateindependentandlifelonglearning,endowedwithleadershipskillsandcarry
outresearchcollaboratingwithrelatedfieldsofPhysics.

ETHICAL AND SOCIAL VALUES

PO8-Practiceindividualconsciousnessandexhibitprofessionalandethicalvaluesinpersonal,
socialandscientificresearch
PO9-Providesolutionswithsocialconcerntotheproblemsonenergydemands,environment,
healthandsafetyissuesforthewell-beingofthesociety
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the M.Sc. Physics Course, the graduates will be able to

PSO1-Comprehend the physical concepts, theory, and applications in advanced core Physics domains

such as Mathematical Physics, Classical, Quantum and Statistical Physics, Atomic and Molecular

Physics, Nuclear Physics, Solid state Physics and Electronics

PSO2-Utilize scientific knowledge and apply numerical techniques for modeling physical systems for

which analytical methods are inappropriate or of limited utility.

PSO3-Recognize the limitations of physical system based on empirical study, minimize contributing

variables, collect data, analyze and interpret the results.

PSO4-Integrate mathematical, physical and computational techniques to address the problems and

identify the applications of physics in new interdisciplinary areas.

 M. Sc. Physics
Structure of the Curriculum (2019)

Parts of the
No. of Courses Credits
curriculum
Core 10 50
Elective 5 22
Project 1 4
VLO 1 2
Major
4 12
Practical
Total 21 90

Syllabus Structure

Course Hours / Marks

Sem. Course Course Title Credits
Code week CIA ESE Total

Core I Mathematical Physics - I P16PH101 6 5 25 75 100

Core II Classical Dynamics P16PH102 6 5 25 75 100

I Core III Statistical Mechanics P17PH103 6 5 25 75 100

Core Prac.
Major Practical - I P16PH1P1 6 3 40 60 100
I
Analog and Digital Electronics/ P18PH1:1/
Elective I 6 5 25 75 100
Modern Communication System P16PH1:A
Sem. I Credits : 23

Core IV Mathematical Physics - II P16PH204 6 5 25 75 100

Core V Electromagnetic Theory P16PH205 6 5 25 75 100

Core Prac.
Major Practical - II P16PH2P2 6 3 40 60 100
II
II
Elective II Atomic and Molecular Physics P19PH2:2 6 4 25 75 100

Elective III Virtual Labs - Physics Experiments P19PH2:P 4 4 40 60 100

P17VL2:1/
VLO RI / MI 2 2 25 75 100
P17VL2:2
Sem. II Credits : 23

Core VI Quantum Mechanics - I P16PH306 6 5 25 75 100

III Core VII Solid State Physics - I P16PH307 6 5 25 75 100

Core VIII Microprocessor and Microcontroller P16PH308 6 5 25 75 100

 Core Prac.
Major Practical - III P16PH3P3 6 3 40 60 100
III
Elective IV Nuclear Physics P19PH3:4 6 5 25 75 100

Sem. III Credits : 23

Core IX Quantum Mechanics - II P16PH409 6 5 25 75 100

Core X Solid State Physics - II P16PH410 6 5 25 75 100

Core Prac.
IV Major Practical - IV P16PH4P4 6 3 40 60 100
IV
Crystal Growth ,Thin Film and Nano
Elective V P19PH4:5 6 4 25 75 100
Science
Core
Project P16PH4PJ 6 4 -- -- 100
Project
Sem. IV Credits : 21
Total Credits : 90
Total
Core Theory : 10 Core Practical : 4 Core Project : 1 Elective :5 Value Education : 1 21
Courses:
 CORE - I: MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS I
SEMESTER: I CODE: P16PH101
CREDITS: 5 NO. OF HOURS/WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After the successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CO. Course Outcomes Level Unit Covered
NO.
CO1 Explain the basic concepts of vectors, vector differential K2 I, II, III, IV,
calculus, vector integral calculus, vector space, matrices, V
differential equations and numerical techniques.
CO2 Apply Gauss, Stoke’s and Green’s Theorems for solving K3 I, V
vector field related problems and principle of least squares
for curve fitting.
CO3 Determine the eigenvalues, eigenvectors, rank, inverse,
power and exponential of matrices and roots of algebraic and K5 II, V
transcendental equations using numerical techniques.
CO4 Solve linear ordinary differential equations using elementary K3 III
methods and partial differential equations using method of
separation of variables
CO5 Analyze the properties of Bessel, Legendre, Hermite, K4 IV
Laguerre, beta and gamma functions.
CO6 Choose the optimal numerical technique for solving integral
and differential equations. K5 V

2. A. SYLLABUS

Unit-I: Vector Fields and Vector Spaces (15 hours)

Gauss theorem, Green's Theorem, Stoke’s Theorem and applications – Orthogonal curvilinear
coordinates – Expressions for gradient, divergence, curl and Laplacian in cylindrical and spherical
co–ordinates.
Definitions – Linear dependence and linear independence of vectors – Bilinear and quadratic forms–
change of Basis – Schmidt's orthogonalisation process– Schwartz inequality.
 Unit- II: Matrices (15 hours)
Introduction to Matrix – Types of matrices and their properties - Rank of a matrix – Cramer’s
rule - Characteristic equation - Eigen values, Eigen vectors – Adjoint of a matrix – Inverse of a
matrix – Diagonalization of Matrices – Cayley Hamilton’s theorem - Jacobi method – Sylvester’s
theorem.

Unit- III: Differential Equations (15 hours)

Linear ordinary differential equations – Elementary methods – Linear second order differential
equations with variable coefficients – Sturm – Liouville differential equation – Linear partial
differential equations – Separation of variables – Examples: the wave equation, Laplace equation
and diffusion equation – Fixed points and slope fields.
Unit- IV: Special Functions (15 hours)
Bessel, Legendre, Hermite and Laguerre differential equations – series solutions – generating
function – orthogonal relations – recursion relations – Rodrigue’s formula – gamma and beta
functions.
Unit- V: Numerical Methods (15 hours)
The method of least squares – curve fitting - straight line - Numerical integration: Trapezoidal rule –
Simpson's (1/3) rule - Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations – Taylor’s series
method–Runge-Kutta (II and IV order) methods. Solution of Algebraic and Transcendental
equations: Successive approximation method – Newton–Raphson method – Gauss-Jordan method –
Gauss–Seidal method.

B. TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY

1. Understanding on polar Plot (Polar coordinates)

https://www.wolframalpha.com/
2. Numerical methods and simulation techniques
i) https://swayam.gov.in/nd1_noc19_ph11/preview
ii)https://swayam.gov.in/nd1_noc19_ma21/preview

C. TEXT BOOKS
1. Sathya Prakash, Mathematical Physics 6e, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi, 2014.
2. H.K. Dass, Mathematical Physics, S. Chand and Co. Ltd, New Delhi, 2003
3. A.W.Joshi, Matrices and Tensors in Physics, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, 1975.
4. Arfken and H.J Weber, Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Academic Press, 2005.
5. N. Vedamurthy and N.Ch.S.N. Iyengar, Numerical Methods, Vikas Publishing House Pvt.
Ltd, New Delhi, 2003.
D. REFERENCE BOOKS
1. E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley, New York, 1999.

2. M.K. Venkatraman, Numerical Methods in Science and Engineering, The National

Publishing Company, Madras, 1999.
3. S.S. Sastry, Introductory Numerical Methods, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2006.

4. R. Bronson, Differential Equations, Schaum’s outline series McGraw Hill, New York, 1973.

5. M. W. Hirsch, S. Smale and R.L. Devaney, Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems and
Introduction to Chaos, Academic Press, USA, 2013.
E. WEBLINKS
1. Advanced matrix theory: linear transformations
https://nptel.ac.in/ (Lectures)
2. Advanced Partial differential equations and applications
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mathematics/

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest Bloom’s

Unit / Course content Learning Outcomes Taxonomic

Section Level of
Transaction

I Vector Fields and Vector Spaces

1.1
Gauss theorem, Stoke’s Evaluate line integral, surface
Theorem, Greens integral and volume integral through K5
Theorem, Applications these theorems.

1.2 Orthogonal curvilinear Explain Cartesian and curvilinear

coordinates coordinates K2
1.3 Expressions for
gradient, divergence, Construct the gradient, divergence,
curl and Laplacian in curl and Laplacian in terms of
cylindrical and curvilinear coordinates K3
spherical co-ordinates
1.4 Vector spaces: K2
Definitions Extend the concept of vector space

1.5 Linear dependence and

linear independence of Identify 1inear dependence and
vectors independence of vectors. K3
1.6 Bilinear and quadratic
Forms and change of Outline the concept of basis K2
Basis
1.7 Schmidt’s
orthogonalisation K3
Construct set of orthonormal vectors
process
1.8
Schwartz inequality K2
Interpret Schwartz inequality

II Matrices

2.1 Introduction to Matrix K2

Relate physical observables in
matrix form
2.2 Types of matrices and Classify the types of matrices and
their properties
elaborate their properties K2
2.3 Rank of a matrix Deduce the rank of matrix
K5
2.4 Cramer’s rule K3
Apply Cramer’s rule to find solution
of equations
2.5 Characteristic equation, Formulate characteristic equation to
Eigen values, Eigen K5
find Eigen values, Eigen vectors
vectors
2.6 Adjoint of a matrix, Evaluate Adjoint of a matrix and
K5
Inverse of a matrix Inverse of a matrix
2.7 Diagonalization of Diagonalize the given Matrix
K5
Matrices
2.8 Cayley Hamilton’s Determine inverse of the matrix
K5
theorem using Cayley Hamilton’s theorem
2.9 Jacobi method Solve given simultaneous equations
K5
by Jacobi method
2.10 Sylvester’s theorem • Explain Sylvester’s theorem K2
• Evaluate power of matrix
using Sylvester’s theorem
K5

III Differential Equations

3.1 Linear ordinary Categorize the linear ordinary

K2
differential equations differential equation
3.2 Elementary methods
Determine the solution of linear
ordinary differential equation using K5
suitable elementary methods.
3.3 Linear second order K5
Solve linear second ordinary
differential equations differential equation with constant
 with constant coefficients coefficients.
3.4 Sturm – Liouville Explain the Sturm – Liouville
K2
differential equation differential equation
3.5 Linear partial differential Solve linear partial differential
equations: Separation of equations by variables Separable
variables method K2

3.6 Examples : the wave Solve wave, Laplace and

equation
Diffusion second order partial K2
Laplace equation
differential equation using method
Diffusion equation
of separation of variables.
3.7 Fixed points and slope Explain Fixed points and slope
K2
fields
fields.

IV Special Functions

4.1 Bessel, Legendre, • Examine the various special K4

Hermite and Laguerre functions, their series
differential equations, solutions, properties.
series solution generating • Explain the applications of K2
function, orthogonal various special functions.
relations, recursion
relations and Rodrigue’s
formula
4.2 Gamma and Beta • Relate gamma and beta K4
functions functions
K2
• Solve integrals using gamma
and beta functions.

V Numerical Methods

5.1 The method of least

squares curve fitting
Determine the value of best fit K5
straight line
constants for the given set of values.

5.2 Numerical integration: Evaluate the integral using

Trapezoidal rule
Trapezoidal and Simpson’s (1/3) K5
Simpsons (1/3 ) rule
rule.
5.3 Numerical solution of Solve the differential equation using
ordinary differential Taylor’s series method
equations: Taylor’s series K5
method
5.4 Runge-Kutta (II and IV Solve the differential equation using
order) methods. R-K methods.
K5
 5.4 Solution of Algebraic Solve the algebraic and
and Transcendental transcendental equations using
equations : Successive Successive approximation method
approximation method Newton–Raphson method, Gauss-
K5
Newton–Raphson Jordan method and Gauss–Seidal
method, Gauss-Jordan method
method, Gauss–Seidal
method

4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

PO PSO
P16PH10
1 PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO PSO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4

CO1 H H M L L M M H L H L L H

CO2 H L M L L M L M L H L L M
CO3 H H M L H M H M H H H L H
CO4 H H M L H M H L H H H L H
CO5 H H H L L M H L L H L L M
CO6 H M M L H H M H L H M H M

L-Low M-Moderate H- High

5. COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS

Direct
1. Continuous Assessment Test (Model Exams) I, II
2. Open book test, Assignment, Seminar, Quiz, Problem solving.
3. End Semester Examination
Indirect
1. Course-end survey
Course Co-cordinator: Dr. M. B. Jessie Raj
 CORE – II: CLASSICAL DYNAMICS

SEMESTER: I CODE: P16PH102

CREDITS: 5 NO. OF HOURS / WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After the successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CO. Course Outcomes Level Unit
NO. Covered
CO1 Explain the symmetries and conservation laws of system of K2 I & II
particles and kinematics of rigid body
CO2 Solve small oscillation problem and construct canonical K3 II & III
transformation as well as to evaluate Poisson bracket structure
CO3 Analyse the planetary motion and scattering in the central force K4 I
field.
CO4 Develop Lagrangian, Hamiltonian, Hamilton-Jacobi, action-angle K5 I, II &
formulations and analyse various physical systems like simple III
pendulum, Atwood’s machine, Kepler problem, symmetric top,
etc.
CO5 Describe the chaotic behaviour in dynamical systems and develop K6 IV
the methods of soliton theory.

CO6 Outline the special theory of relativity and examine the invariance K4 V
of relativistic systems (Ex.: Maxwell’s equations) under the
Lorentz Transformation.

2. A. SYLLABUS

Unit-I : Fundamental Principles and Lagrangian Formulation (15 Hours)

Mechanics of a particle and system of particles – Conservation theorems – Constraints – Generalized

co–ordinates – D'Alembert's principle and Lagrange's equation – Derivation of Lagrange’s equation
using Hamilton's principle – Application to Simple pendulum, Atwood’s machine – Conservation laws
and symmetry properties – Central force motion: General features – The Kepler problem – Scattering in
a central force field.

Unit- II: Rigid body dynamics and theory of small oscillations (15 Hours)

a) Rigid Body Dynamics: Coordinates of rigid bodies – Orthogonal transformations (basics) - The Euler
angles – connection between rate change of a vector in body set of axes and in space set of axes -
Moments and products of inertia – Euler's equations of motion – The heavy Symmetrical top with one
point fixed.

b) Small oscillations: Theory - Normal modes and normal frequencies – application to linear triatomic
molecule.

Unit- III: Hamilton's Formulation (15 Hours)

Hamilton's canonical equations from variational principle – Principle of Least action – Cyclic
coordinates - Canonical transformations – Poisson bracket – Hamilton–Jacobi equation – Hamilton’s
principal function – Linear Harmonic oscillator – Hamilton’s characteristic function - action - angle
variables – Application to Kepler's problem.

Unit- IV: Nonlinear Dynamics (15 Hours)

Linear and nonlinear forces – Introduction to nonlinear oscillators – Duffing oscillator – jump
phenomenon - Classification of Fixed points – Phase portrait - Period doubling phenomena and chaos in
MLC circuit.
Linear and nonlinear waves – Solitary waves - Fermi – Pasta - Ulam experiment - Numerical
experiment of Kruskal and Zabusky – Solitons- KdV equation (no derivation ) - one soliton
solution by Hirota’sbilinearization method.

Unit- V: Relativistic Mechanics (15 Hours)

Fundamentals of special theory of relativity - Minkowski’s four dimensional space – Four vectors –
Energy and momentum four vectors – Lorentz transformation (LT) equations – LT as rotation in
Minkowski's space – Invariance of Maxwell's equations under LT.

B. TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY

1. Newtonian Mechanics
https://youtu.be/8X1x9RL
2. Analysis of linear dynamical systems in phase-space
https://youtu.bp/QZo93VDYacE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucG_Ft36XOo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmj54LvrLOA

C. TEXT BOOKS
1. H. Goldstein, J. Safko and C. Poole, Classical Mechanics, Addison Wesley, New Delhi, 2002.

2. M. Lakshmanan and S. Rajasekar, Nonlinear Dynamics: Integrability Chaos and Pattern, Springer
Verlag, Berlin, 2003.
D. REFERENCE BOOKS
1. T.W.B. Kibble and F.H. Berkshire, Classical Mechanics, Cambridge University Press, New
Delhi, 2010.
4. N. C. Rana and P.S. Joag, Classical Mechanics, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1991.
5. R. Douglas Gregory, Classical Mechanics, Cambridge University Press, New Delhi, 2018.
6. L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz, Mechanics, Pergmon Press, India, 2005.
7. P.G. Drazin and R.S. Johnson, Solitons: An Introduction, Cambridge University Press, New
York, 1989.
8. M. Lakshmanan and K. Murali, Chaos in Nonlinear Oscillators, World Scientific Co.,
Singapore, 1996.
9. K.N. SrinivasaRao, Classical Mechanics, University Press, Hyderabad, India, 2003.
10. P.C. Deshmukh, Foundations of Classical Mechanics, Cambridge University Press , U.K., 2019.

E. WEBLINKS:

1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115105098/
2. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest Bloom’s
Unit/Section Course Content Learning Outcomes Taxonomic level
of transaction

I Fundamental Principles and Lagrangian Formulation

Discuss the properties of

Mechanics of a particle and system
1.1 single particle and system K2
of particles, Conservation Theorem
of particles
Constraints-Generalized co– Explain generalized co-
1.2 K2
ordinates ordinates
D'Alembert's principle and Deduce Lagrange’s
1.3 K3
Lagrange's equation equation
Deduce Lagrange’s
Derivation of Lagrange’s equation
1.4 equation using K3
using Hamilton's principle
Hamilton’s principle
Application to Simple pendulum, Apply Lagrange’s
1.5 Atwood’s machine formalism to simple K5
dynamical systems
Explain the role of
Conservation laws and symmetry
1.6 symmetries in K2
properties
conservation laws.
Central force motion: General Discuss the central force
1.7 K2
features motion
 Formulate the first
integral approach to
1.8 The Kepler problem K5
discuss the Kepler
problem
Scattering in a central force field Analyse scattering of
particles and deduce
1.9 K4
Rutherford’s scattering
formula

II Rigid body dynamics and theory of small oscillations

Coordinates of rigid bodies-

2.1 Describe the kinematics
Orthogonal transformations K2
of rigid body
(basics)-The Euler angles
Connection between rate change of Identify the connection
2.2 a vector in body set of axes(BSA) between BSA and SSA K2
and in space set of axes (SSA) for a change in a vector
Define and explain
2.3 Moments and products of inertia K2
moments of inertia
Deduce Euler’s equations
2.4 Euler's equations of motion K5
of motion
Apply Lagrange’s
The heavy symmetrical top with formalism to symmetric
2.5 K5
one point fixed top and analyse its
dynamics
Definition of normal
modes and frequencies
2.6 Small oscillations: Theory K2
and building the theory to
calculate
Normal modes and normal Determine normal modes
2.7 K3
frequencies of LTO
application to linear triatomic Determine normal modes
2.8 K5
molecule (LTO) of LTO

III Hamilton's Formulation

Hamilton's canonical equations Deduce Hamilton’s

3.1 K3
from variational principle equations of motion
Explain least action
principle and employ it to
3.2 Principle of Least action K3
deduce Hamilton’s
equations of motion
Define Cyclic
3.3 Cyclic coordinates K1
coordinates.
Compute the generating
functions for canonical
3.4 Canonical transformations (CT) transformations and K3
explain the nature of
transformation
Poisson bracket (PB) Define PB and list downs
3.5 K2
their properties
Hamilton–Jacobi (HJ) equation, Develop HJ theory
3.6 K5
Hamilton’s principal function
3.7 Linear Harmonic oscillator (LHO) Apply the HJ theory to K5
 LHO
Hamilton’s characteristic function Discuss the action-angle
3.8 – action variable theory K2
angle variables
Develop action and angle
3.9 Application to Kepler's problem variable theory for the K5
Kepler problem

IV Nonlinear Dynamics

Linear and nonlinear forces Distinguish between

4.1 linear and nonlinear K4
forces
Introduction to nonlinear oscillators Explain nonlinear
4.2 K2
oscillators
Duffing oscillator (DO) Describe the jump
4.3 K6
jump phenomenon phenomenon in DO
Classification of Fixed points Classify fixed points of
4.4 2D dynamical system K2
Phase portrait
Analyze the chaotic
behavior in MLC Circuit
Period doubling phenomena and
4.5 by applying the theory of K6
chaos in MLC circuit
period doubling
phenomenon, A
Distinguish between
4.6 Linear and nonlinear waves linear and nonlinear K4
waves
Outline the historical
4.7 Solitary waves K2
development of solitons
Explain Recurrence
Fermi – Pasta - Ulam (FPU)
4.8 phenomenon in nonlinear K2
experiment
lattices
Numerical experiment of Kruskal Explain KZ experiment
4.9 and Zabusky (KZ), and give its importance; K2
Solitons Definition of solitons
Solve KdV type equations
KdV equation,
by the Hirota’s method
4.10 one soliton solution by K4
and study the propagation
Hirota’sbilinearization method
of solitons

V Relativistic Mechanics

Fundamentals of special theory of Recall the fundamental

5.1 relativity postulates of special K2
theory of relativity
Minkowski’s four dimensional Construct the energy and
space, momentum four vectors
Four vectors – Energy and in relativistic systems
5.2 momentum four vectors K3
using fundamental
definitions of four
vectors.
Lorentz transformation (LT) Construct LT equations
5.3 equations, and analyse the properties K4
LT as rotation in Minkowski's of LT
 space
Invariance of Maxwell’s equations Prove that Maxwell’s
under Lorentz Transformations equations are invariant
5.4 K4
under Lorentz
Transformation

4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

PO PSO
P16PH102 PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO PSO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4
CO 1 L M L L L L L L L H H M L
CO 2 H H M M L L L L L H H M M
CO 3 H H H H H L L L L H H M H
CO 4 H H H H M L H L L H H M H
CO 5 H H H H M M H L L H H H H
CO 6 M M L L M L L L L H M H M
L-Low, M-Moderate, H-High

5. COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS

Direct

1. Continuous assessment test I & II

2. Openbooktest; cooperative learning report, assignment; journal paper review, group
presentation, project report, poster preparation, prototype or product demonstration etc.
(asapplicable)
3. End semester examination

Indirect

1. Course-end survey

Course Co- coordinator: Dr. T. Kanna

 CORE -III - STATISTICAL MECHANICS
SEMESTER: I COURSE CODE: P17PH103
CREDITS: 5 NO. OF HOURS/WEEK: 6
1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
After the successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CO. Course Outcomes Level Unit
NO. Covered
CO1 Analyze the consequences of the laws of thermodynamics under K4 I
varied external conditions
CO2 Enumerate the role of statistics applied to the microscopic world K4 II, III
and establish the link between thermodynamics and statistical
mechanics
CO3 Construct different ensembles and deduce Maxwell Boltzmann K5 II, III
(Classical particles), Bose Einstein and Fermi Dirac (Quantum
particles) statistical distribution functions.
CO4 Interpret thermodynamical quantities in terms of partition K5 II, III
function and derive the specific heat capacities of solids
CO5 Assess the behavior of ideal gas, black body, liquid helium and K5 IV
electron gas systems in the light of classical and quantum
statistical mechanics
CO6 Interpret phase transitions and phase diagrams under K5 V
thermodynamical equilibrium for binary systems.

2. A. SYLLABUS

Unit- I: Laws of Thermodynamics and their Consequences (15 hours)

Consequences of first law – T and V independent, T and P independent, P and V independent - Entropy
and consequences of second law of thermodynamics – consequences of combined first and second law
- T and V independent, T and P independent, P and V independent TdS equations – Thermodynamic
potential and the reciprocity relations – Clausius – Clapeyron equation – Gibb’s – Helmholtz relations –
Thermodynamic equilibria – Nernst heat theorem – Consequences of third law – chemical potential.

Unit- II: Classical Statistical Mechanics (15 hours)

Macro and micro states– Phase space - Volume of the phase space - Liouville’s theorem – Statistical
equilibrium - Ensembles – Micro canonical, Canonical and Grand canonical –– Maxwell Boltzmann
distribution law – Distribution of energy and velocity – Principles of equipartition of energy – Partition
function – Relation between partition function and thermodynamic quantities.

Unit- III: Quantum Statistical Mechanics (15 hours)

Basic concepts – Quantum ideal gas – Bose Einstein and Fermi–Dirac statistics – Distribution laws –
Partition function for a harmonic oscillator – Specific heat of solids – Einstein’s theory – Debye’s
theory.
Unit- IV: Applications of Statistical Mechanics (15 hours)

Ideal gas (Micro canonical) - Black body and Planck radiation law – Ideal Bose gas: Energy, pressure
and thermal properties – Bose Einstein condensation – Liquid Helium and its properties. Ideal Fermi
gas: Properties – Degeneracy – Electron gas.

Unit- V: Phase Transitions and Phase Diagrams (15 hours)

Phase equilibria – first and second-order phase transitions –differences and examples – Binary phase
diagram – Types - Phase rule – Lever rule – Iron – Carbon phase diagram
Ising model (Bragg William approximation)–diffusion equation – random walk and Brownian motion –
Introduction to non equilibrium processes.

B. TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY

1. Classical Statistical Mechanics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1RzvXDXyqA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIXQ38JnF0k

2. Ideal gas – Interpretation of behaviour of ideal gas using microcanonical, canonical and grand
canonical ensembles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUp0D5Xcigs (microcanonical)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KM-IBkBKFQ (canonical)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWZVL1vU_WM (grand canonical)
3. Phase Transitions and Phase diagrams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKZsqO_xqNQ (Part I)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl0lqRnfUWg (Part II)

C. TEXT BOOKS
1. B.R. Agarwal and N. Eisner, Statistical Mechanics, New Age International Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2005.
2. N. Sears and L. Salinger, Thermodynamics Kinetic Theory and Statistical Mechanics,
Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi. 1998.
3. S.I. Gupta and V. Kumar, Statistial Mechanics 24e, PragatiPrakashan Publishing Ltd.,
Meerut, 2011.
4. V. Raghavan, Physical Metallurgy: Principles and Practice, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi, 2006.
D. REFERENCE BOOKS

1. F. Reif, Statistical and Thermal Physics, McGraw Hill, Singapore, 1979.

2. R. Huang, Statistical Mechanics, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, 2009.

3. SathyaPrakash and Agarwal, Statistical Mechanics, KedarNath Ram Nath and Co., Meerut,
2003.
4. R.K. Pathria and P.D. Beale, Statistical Mechanics 3e, Academic Press, 2011.

5. PJ Haines, Principles of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer (2002).

E. WEB LINKS
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/103/115103113/
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/103/115103028/

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest
Bloom’s
Unit / Course Content Learning Outcomes Taxonomic
Section Level of
Transaction
I Laws of Thermodynamics and their Consequences
Recall the first law of thermodynamics
Relate the energy equation through
Consequences of first extensive and intensive variables
law T and V
Construct T-V, T-P and P-V relations by K4
1.1 independent, T and P
independent, P and V applying the first law
independent Analyze the relations for isothermal,
isobaric and isochoric processes
Define entropy in terms of second law of
thermodynamics
Entropy and Compare the thermodynamic processes by K3
1.2 consequences of second including entropy term
law of thermodynamics
Build entropy relation for reversible
processes
Consequences of Construct the combined form of first and
combined first and second law of thermodynamics.
second law-
Classify coefficients of volume expansion,
T and V independent, T isothermal compressibility and specific K3
1.3 and P independent, P heat capacity based on the partial
and V independent derivatives
Develop equations for T-V, T-P and P-V
independent conditions using the combined
 I and II laws.

1.4 TdS equations Recall TdS equations

Summarize the TdS equations
K3
Utilize TdS relations for liquid helium
system
1.5 Thermodynamic Define quantities such as Helmholtz K4
potential and the function (F) and Gibb’s free energy (G)
reciprocity relations
Illustrate the reciprocity relations in terms
of F and G
Correlate the thermodynamic relations and
interpret its variation with external
conditions
1.6 Clausius – Clapeyron Analyze the variation of pressure with K4
equation respect to temperature for a system
consisting of multiple phases
Explain the triple point temperature for
water.
Identify the ice point temperature from
phase diagram
1.7 Gibb’s – Helmholtz Relate Gibb’s and Helmholtz functions K3
relations
Apply G-H relation to calculate internal
energy of voltaic cell
1.8 Thermodynamic Outline thermodynamic equilibria
equilibria
Prove that systems in thermodynamic
equilibrium are in thermal, mechanical K4
and chemical equilibria
1.9 Nernst heat theorem– State and explain Nernst heat theorem
Consequences of third
law Analyze, how the internal equilibrium of K4
the system behaves at absolute zero

1.10 Chemical Potential Outline chemical potential

Apply thermodynamic potentials to K3
calculate chemical potential
II Classical Statistical Mechanics
2.1 Macro and micro states Explain the fundamental postulates of
statistical mechanics
K4
Differentiate macro and micro states

Illustrate macro and micro states with

 suitable example

2.2 Phase Space Explain the concept of phase space

K2
Account on Γ and µ space
Volume of the Phase Evaluate the volume of the phase space
K5
space
2.3 State and explain Liouville’s theorem K5
Liouville’s theorem
Illustrate that the density of phase points is
conserved

2.4 Statistical equilibrium Explain statistical equilibrium

K2

2.5 Outline the need for defining an ensemble K4

Ensembles
Micro Canonical,
Summarize on micro canonical, canonical
Canonical and Grand
and grand canonical ensembles
Canonical ensemble
Enumerate the differences between the
three ensembles

2.7 Outline the properties of classical particles K5

Maxwell Boltzmann
distribution law Deduce Maxwell Boltzmann distribution
law of molecules in a gas
Deduce and interpret the relation for most K5
Distribution of energy
and velocity probable energy and velocity of a gas
molecule
2.8
Obtain the expressions for mean, mean
square and root mean square velocity of a
gas molecule

2.9 Explain the principles of equipartition of K5

Principles of
energy
equipartition of energy
Evaluate the energy shared by a molecule
per degree of freedom
2.10 Define partition function K5
Partition function
Derive an expression for the partition
function for a system of classical particles

2.11 Relate partition function and K5

Relation between
thermodynamic quantities
partition function and
thermodynamic Interpret thermodynamical quantities in
quantities
terms of partition function
III Quantum Statistical Mechanics
3.1 List the fundamental postulates of quantum K2
Basic concepts
mechanics

Explain the need for quantum statistical

mechanics

3.2 List the properties of quantum ideal gas. K2

Quantum ideal gas
3.3 Obtain distribution functions for Fermions K5
Bose Einstein and
and Bosons
Fermi–Dirac statistics
Distribution laws
3.4 Arrive at the vibrational partition function K4
Partition function for a
harmonic oscillator for a harmonic oscillator and analyze its
characteristics

3.5 Analyze the specific heat capacity variation K5

Specific heat of solids –
Einstein’s theory with temperatures with examples
&Debye’s theory.
Explain Debye T3 law

Determine the specific heat capacity of

solids according to Einstein’s/Debye’s
theory on the basis of atomic vibrations

Discuss the merits and limitations of

Einstein’s/Debye’s theory of specific heat

IV Applications of Statistical Mechanics

4.1 Analyze the behavior of ideal gas by K4
Ideal gas (Micro
canonical) considering the system as microcanonical
ensemble.

4.2 Explain the concept of energy quantization K3

Black body and Planck
radiation law in black body radiation.

Apply Bose-Einstein statistics to explain

the spectral distribution of black body

4.3 Ideal Bose gas: Energy, Outline the properties of bosons and spin K5
pressure and thermal
degeneracy factor
properties
Deduce the relation for energy, pressure
and thermal properties of a boson gas
4.4 Bose Einstein Summarize the properties of liquid helium K4
condensation Liquid
Helium and its Examine the critical temperature of liquid
properties
helium using Bose-Einstein condensate.

4.5 Deduce energy, pressure and thermal K5

Ideal Fermi gas:
Properties – Degeneracy properties of fermi gas

4.6 Apply the statistical distribution to K3

Electron gas
calculate fermi energy, temperature of an
electron gas

V Phase Transitions and Phase Diagrams

5.1 Phase equilibria Explain phase equilibria K2

Recall triple point

5.2 First and second-order Differentiate first and second order phase K4
phase transitions
transitions with suitable examples
differences and
examples
Binary Phase Diagrams Explain binary Phase Diagram K2
– Types
5.3 Classify the types of reactions in binary
phase diagrams

Phase rule – Lever Rule Explain Phase rule and lever rule K5

Calculate the number of phases available in

a binary phase diagram
5.4
Calculate the composition of two elements
in a given binary phase diagram using lever
rule

Evaluate the phases and types of phase

Iron-Carbon Phase transitions in an Iron – Carbon System K3
5.5
diagram
Ising model (Bragg ExplianIsing model K5
William approximation)
5.6 Investigate the magnetic phase transitions
using Bragg William approximation

Diffusion equation State Fick’s law K3

5.6
Explain the factors influencing the
 mechanism of diffusion

Apply diffusion equation to address heat

flow in materials

5.7 Derive the probability function for one K5

Random walk and
Brownian motion dimensional random walk

Explain kinetic theory and Brownian

motion

5.8 Explain non equilibrium processes in K2

Introduction to non
equilibrium processes thermodynamical systems

Distinguish between equilibrium and non

equilibrium process

4. Mapping Scheme (PO, PSO and CO)

PO PSO
P17PH103 PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO PSO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4
CO 1 H M L L M L L L L H M H H
CO 2 H M L L L L M L L H M M M
CO 3 H M L L M L M L L H M M L
CO 4 H M M M L L M L L H L M L
CO 5 H M M L M L M L L H M M L
CO 6 H M M M M M H L L H M M M
L-Low, M-Moderate, H-High
5. COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS
Direct
1. Continuous Assessment Test: T1, T2 (Theory & Practical Components): Closed Book
2. Assignment, Group Discussion, Seminar, Quiz (written)
3. Pre-Semester & End Semester Theory Examination
Indirect
1. Course end survey (Feedback)

Course Co-ordinator:Dr. A. Josephine Prabha

 ELECTIVE- I: ANALOG AND DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
SEMESTER: I CODE: P18PH1:1
CREDITS: 5 NO OF HOURS/WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
CO. Unit
Course Outcomes Level
NO. Covered

Summarize the characteristics and applications of

CO1 K4 I
thyristor family and MOSFET

Examine the working of opto electronics devices

CO2 K4 II
and special diodes.

Examine the function of OPAMP as a active filter,

CO3 log amplifier, clipper, clamper and 555 timer as K4 III
Astablemultivibrator

Analyse the function of different mode of shift

CO4 K4 IV
register.

CO5 Develop synchronous sequential circuits. K3 IV

Analyze the factors affecting Fiber optic

CO6 communication and functioning of Microwave K5 IV
Devices

2. A. SYLLABUS

Unit- I: Semiconductor Devices and Thyristor: (12 Hours)

MOSFET – Depletion mode MOSFET – Enhancement mode MOSFET - SCR operation – SCR
characteristics – Parameters - 90˚ phase control -DIAC – TRIAC operation and Characteristics –
TRIAC Phase control circuit –UJT operation – UJT characteristics – Parameters – Relaxation Oscillator
– PUJT.
Unit- II: Optoelectronic Devices and Special diodes (12 Hours)
LED –Organic LED (OLED) - Photo conductive cells – Photo diodes– Photo transistors –Photo
multiplier tube - Optocouplers – solar cells – varactor diodes- Thermistors – Tunnel diodes – Schottky,
PIN and Current regulator diode - Chua’s diode – MLC.
Unit- III: Analog Electronics (12 Hours)
Op-Amp parameters - Precision rectifiers – logarithmic – Antilogarithmic amplifiers – Clippers –
clampers.
Active filters: Low pass – High pass – band pass -- Solution to simultaneous equations – Op-amp
negative impedance converter – IC 555 timer block diagram – Astable multivibrator and Schmitt
trigger.
Unit- IV: Digital Electronics (12 Hours)
JK Flip Flop - D flip-flop – T Flip flop- Registers: Serial in Serial out - Serial in Parallel out - Parallel
in Serial out - Parallel in Parallel out - Universal shift registers - Design of synchronous sequential
circuit: Model Selection – State synthesis table – Designs equations and circuit diagram
Unit- V: Fiber Optical Communication and Microwave Devices (12 Hours)
Optical fiber cables – types - losses in fiber - measurements of fiber characteristics - analog and digital
modulation schemes - fiber optical communication systems.
Reflex Klystron: Introduction- Basic Theory of Operation- Transit time and mode number –Gunn
Oscillator: Gunn Oscillator. Waveguide E-And H-plane Tees – Attenuators – Attenuator
Characteristics.
B. TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY
1. Semiconductors devices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djbJm-xWo2w&list=PLgwJf8NK-
2e4B9bchhZBBvsoEEhCQfQ4k
2. Organic LED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwmQ3oXVV2w
3. Digital Electronics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0mx8S05v60&list=PLBlnK6fEyqRjMH3mWf6kwqiTbT7
98eAOm
C. TEXT BOOKS
1. L. Floyd, Electronic Devices, Pearson Education, New York, 2004.
2. David A. Bell, Operational Amplifiers & Linear ICs,Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2011.
3. L. Floyd, Digital Fundamentals 10e, Pearson Education, New York, 2004.
4. M.L. Sisodia and G.S. Raghuvanshi, Basic Microwave Techniques and Laboratory Manual, New Age
International (P) Limited, New Delhi, 2009.
5. T. F. Schubert and E.M. Kim, Active and Nonlinear Electronics, John Wiley, New York, 1996.
6. Subirkumarsarkar, Optical fiber and fiber optic communication system S.chand (4e) 2010.
7. Donald P Leach , Albert Paul Malvino – GouamSaha – Digital Principles and Applications (8e),
McGraw Hill,2016.
D. REFERENCE BOOKS
1. J. Millman and C. Halkias, Integrated Electronics, Tata McGraw Hill Ltd., New Delhi, 1987.
2. A. Malvino, Electronic Principles, Tata McGraw Hill Ltd., New Delhi, 1985.
3. David A. Bell, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2008.

E. WEBLINKS

1. www.electrical4u.com
2. www.electronics-tutorials.ws

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME (SLO)

Unit/ Course Content Learning Outcomes Highest Bloom’s

Section Taxonomic Level of
Transaction

I Semiconductor Devices and Thyristor

1.1 MOSFET Define MOSFET K1

1.2 Depletion mode of Explain the Structure of K2

MOSFET MOSFET
1.3 Enhancement Mode Outline the enhanced mode K2
MOSFET of MOSFET

1.4 SCR Operation Analyze the operation of K4

SCR
1.5 SCR Characteristics and Examine the SCR K5
Parameters characteristics and Evaluate
SCR parameters
1.6 90˚ phase control Analyze phase control of K4
SCR
1.7 DIAC operation and Explain the working of K4
Characteristics DIAC operation and
characteristics
1.8 TRIAC operation and Explain the working of K4
Characteristics DIAC operation and
characteristics
1.9 TRIAC Phase control Analyze phase control of K4
circuit TRIAC
1.10 UJT Operation Analyze the operation of K4
UJT
1.11 UJT characteristics, Examine the UJT K4
Parameters characteristics and
parameters
1.12 Relaxation Oscillator Analyze the UJT relaxation K3
oscillator
1.13 PUJT Sketch basic structure and K3
operation of PUJT
II OptoElectronic Devices and Special diodes

2.1 LED Analyze the operation of K2

LED
2.2 OLED (Organic LED) Explain the working of K2
OLED
2.3 Photo conductive cells Explain the Photo conductive K2
cells
2.4 Photo diodes Outline the structure of K2
Photo diodes
2.5 Photo transistors Explain the working of Photo K2
transistor
2.6 Photo multiplier tube Analyze the working of K4
photo multiplier tube
2.7 Optocouplers Explain the principle of K3
Optocouplers
2.8 Solar cells Explain the Construction and K3
working of solar cell
2.9 Voltage variable Construction and working of K3
capacitor diodes voltage variable capacitor
diodes
2.10 Thermistors Analyze thermistors K2

2.11 Tunnel diodes Analyze the Construction K4

and working of Tunnel diode
2.12 Schottky diode Analyze the Construction K4
and working of Schottky
diode
2.13 PIN diode Analyze the Construction K4
and working of PIN diode
2.14 Current limiting diodes Analyze the Construction K4
and working of current
limiting diode
2.15 Chua’s diode Explain the working of K2
Chua’s diode
2.16 MLC circuit Analyze the working of K4
MLC
III Analog Electronics

3.1 Op-Amp parameters Explain the parameters of K2

OPAMP
3.2 Precision rectifiers Analyze the operation of K4
precision rectifier
3.3 Logarithmic amplifier Analyze the working of log K4
amplifier
3.4 Antilogarithmic Analyze the working of K4
amplifier antilog amplifier
3.5 Clippers Analyze the operation of K4
Clippers
3.6 Clampers Analyze the operation of K4
clampers
3.7 Active filters: Low pass Analyze the operation of low K4
and High pass pass and High pass filter
3.8 Active filters: Band Analyze Band Pass and Band K4
Pass and Band stop stop filter
3.9 Solution to Construct a circuit to solve K4
simultaneous equations simultaneous equations using
OPAMP
3.10 Op-amp negative Define op-amp negative K1
impedance converter impedance converter
3.11 IC 555 timer block Analyze the working of 555 K4
diagram timer
3.12 Astable multivibrator Analyze the working of K4
astable multivirator
3.13 Schmitt trigger Examine the working of K4
Schmitt trigger
IV Digital Electronics

4.1 Introduction to Recall the principle of K1

sequential circuits sequential circuit
4.2 SR FF Examine the operation of SR K3
FF
4.3 JK latch Examine the operation of JK K3
latch
4.4 Master slave latch Examine the operation of K3
Master slave FF
4.5 Delay Flip Flop Examine the operation of D- K3
FF
4.6 T Flip Flop Examine the operation of T- K3
FF
4.7 Registers Discuss the principle of K2
Register
4.8 Serial load shift Examine the operation of K4
registers serial load shift register
4.9 Parallel load shift Examine the operation of K4
register parallel load shift register
4.10 Parallel to serial Examine the operation of K4
conversion parallel to serial shift
register
4.11 Universal shift registers Examine the operation of K3
universal shift register
4.12 Design of synchronous Classify different type of K4
sequential circuit: models
Model Selection
4.13 State synthesis table Develop the sate synthesis K4
table for the given model
4.14 Designs equations and Analyze the operation of K4
circuit diagram designs equation and circuit
diagram
V Fiber Optic communication and Microwave Devices

5.1 Optical fiber cables and Classify fiber cables and K1

types types
5.2 losses in fibers Estimate the losses in fiber K5

5.3 Measurements of fiber Analyze the operation K4

characteristics measurement of fiber
characteristics
5.4 Analog and digital Explain the working of K4
modulation schemes, analog and digital
fiber optical modulation schemes
communication system
5.5 Reflex Klystron: Define Reflex klystron K1
Introduction
5.6 Basic Theory of Explain the working of K5
Operation Klystron
5.7 Transit time and mode Estimate transit time and K4
number mode number
5.8 Gunn Oscillator Analyze the working of K4
Gunn Oscillator
5.9 Waveguide H-Plane Tee Analyze the operation of K4
plane
5.10 Waveguide E-Plane Tee Analyze the operation of E- K4
plane
5.11 Attenuators Explain the working of K2
attenuator
5.12 Attenuator Analyze the characteristics K4
Characteristics of attenuator
4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)
P18PH1: PO PSO
1
PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO PSO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4

CO1 M L L H M - M L L M L L -

CO2 H M L M M L M L L M L L -

CO3 H M L M L L L - - M L M M

CO4 M M M H L L L - - M M L L

CO5 M H L M M L M - L L L M L

CO6 H M M L - - M - L L M M L

L-Low M-Moderate H- High

5. Course Assessment Methods:

Direct
1. Continuous Assessment Test: T1, T2 (Theory & Practical Components): Closed Book
2. Cooperative Learning Report, Assignment, Group Presentation, Group Discussion,
project Report, Field Visit Report, Poster Presentation, Seminar, Quiz (written)
3. Pre/Post Experiment Test, Viva, Experimental Report for each Experiment (Lab
Component)
4. Lab Model Examination & End Semester Practical Examination
5. Pre-Semester & End Semester Theory Examination
Indirect

1. Course end survey (Feedback)

Course Co – coordinator: Dr. M. Maria Sylvester

 ELECTIVE-I: MODERN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
SEMESTER: I CODE: P16PH1:A

CREDITS: 5 NO. OF HOURS/WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After the completion of this course the student will be able to:

CO. Unit
Course Outcomes Level
NO. Covered
CO1 Outline the basics of noise in communication K2 I
CO2 Classify the modulations on the basis of frequency K3 II
CO3 Apply the concept of different type of pulse modulation in
K3 III
communication
CO4 Analyze the network and controls in data communication K4 IV

CO5 Utilize the analog and digital modulation schemes in fiber

K3 V
optical communication
CO6 Explain the emitter design and detector design in fiber optical
K4 V
communication

2. A. SYLLABUS

Unit- I: Basics of Communication (15 hours)

Communication systems – modulation - need for modulation - bandwidth requirements- noise - thermal
noise - noise calculations - signal to noise Ratio - noise figure - calculation of noise figure -
measurement of noise figure.

Unit- II: Analog Communication (15 hours)

Amplitude modulation - frequency spectrum of AM wave - power relations in the AM wave - frequency
modulation - mathematical representation of FM - frequency spectrum - phase modulation -
comparisons: frequency and phase modulation, frequency and amplitude modulations.

Unit- III: Pulse Communication (15 hours)

Importance of pulses in Digital communication – Pulse communication – pulse modulation types: pulse
amplitude modulation – pulse width modulation – pulse position modulation – pulse code modulation –
telegraphy - telemetry.
Unit- IV: Data Communication (15 hours)

Data communication systems - data transmission circuits - error detection and correction -
interconnection requirements - modern classification- network and control considerations.

Unit- V: Fiber Optical Communication (15 hours)

Optical fiber cables – types - losses in fibers - measurements of fiber characteristics - analog and digital
modulation schemes - fiber optical communication systems - operating wavelength - emitter design -
detector design - fiber choice.

B. TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY

1. Fibre optic communication system – Techniques - Telecommunication

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108/104/108104113/
2. Digital modulation – frequency - correction
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/117/101/117101051/

C. TEXT BOOK

1. George Kennedy, Electronic Communication System, McGraw-Hill International Editions, 1987.

2. G. Jose Robin and A. Ubald Raj, Communication Electronics, Indira Publications, Martandam,
2002.

D. REFERENCES BOOKS

1. John Gowar, Optical Communication Systems, Prentice Hall India, New Delhi, 1993.
2. Gerd Keiser, Optical Fiber Communications, McGraw Hill, Singapore, 2000.
3. Joseph C. Palais, Fiber Optic Communications, Prentice Hall International, USA, 2001.
4. B. P. Lathi, Communication systems, Wiley Eastern Ltd, New Delhi, 1968.
5. J.F.B. Hawkes, Optoelectronics: An Introduction, J. Wilson, Prentice Hall of India, 1992.

E. WEBLINKS
1.https://www.tutorialspoint.com/principles_of_communication/principles_of_optical_fiber_communic
ations.htm
2.https://www.tutorialspoint.com/principles_of_communication/principles_of_communication_pulse_m
odulation.htm
3. https://byjus.com/jee/communication-systems/
4.https://www.tutorialspoint.com/data_communication_computer_network/data_communication_comp
uter_network_tutorial.pdf
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiber-optic_cable
3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Unit/ Course Content Learning Outcomes Highest Bloom’s

Secti Taxonomic
on Level of
Transaction

I Basics of Communication
1.1 Communication systems - Define modulation K2
modulation
1.2 Bandwidth requirements Utilize the concept of modulation K3

1.3 Noise - Thermal noise Describe thermal noise K3

1.4 Noise calculation Explain noise calculation K4

1.5 Signal to noise ratio Analyze the signal to noise ratio K4

1.6 Calculation of noise figure Analyze the calculation of noise figure K4

1.7 Measurement of noise Outline measurement of noise figure K3

figure

II Analog Communication

2.1 Amplitude modulation - Illustrate amplitude modulation. K2

frequency spectrum of AM Outline frequency spectrum of AM wave. K2
wave
2.2 Power relations in the AM Construct the power relations in AM wave K3
wave
2.3 frequency modulation - Analyze the importance of frequency K4
mathematical representation modulation and mathematical representation
of FM of FM
2.4 frequency spectrum Analyze the frequency spectrum in analog K4
communication

2.5 phase modulation Describe phase modulation in analog K3

communication

III Pulse Communication

3.1 Importance of pulses in Analyze the importance of pulses in digital K4

Digital communication communication.

3.2 Pulse communication Analyze pulse communication K4

3.3 pulse modulation Examine the types of pulse modulation K4
types:pulseamplitude Outline pulseamplitude modulation K2
modulation

3.4 Pulse width modulation Compare pulse width modulation and

pulseamplitude modulation K3

3.5 Pulse position modulation Utilize the pulse position modulation in pulse K3
communication
3.6 pulse code modulation Summarize the pulse code modulation K2

3.7 telegraphy Describe telegraphy in pulse communication K2

3.8 telemetry Illustrate telemetry K2

IV Data Communication
4.1 Data communication Explain the data communication system K2
system
4.2 Data transmission circuits Outline the data transmission circuits K2

4.3 error detection and Categorize the error detection and coreection K4
correction in data communication

4.4 Interconnection Describe interconnection in data K3

communication
4.5 modern classification Categorize the modern classification K4
network network

4.6 control considerations Outline the control system in data K4

communication

V Fiber Optical Communication

5.1 Optical fiber cables – Classify the types of optical fiber cables K2
types
5.2 losses in fibers Outline the loses in fibers K2

5.3 measurements of fiber Describe the measurements of fiber K3

characteristics characteristics

5.4 analog and digital Analyze the analog and digital K4

modulation schemes modulation schemes

5.5 fiber optical communication Explain the fiber optical communication K2

systems systems
5.6 operating wavelength Discuss the operating wavelength in fiber K3
optical communication
 5.7 emitter design - detector Analyze the emitter design and detector K4
design design
5.8 fiber choice Summarize fiber choice in fiber optical K2
communication

4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

P16PH1: PO PSO
A PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO PSO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4
CO1 M H H H H M M L L M H H H
CO2 M H H H M M M L L M M M M
CO3 M M M M M M L L L L M M L
CO4 M L M M M L L L L M M M L
CO5 M M L M M M L M L M M H L
CO6 L M L L L M L L L L L L M

L-Low M-Moderate H- High

5. COURSEASSESSMENTMETHODS

Direct
1. Continuous Assessment Test (Model Exams) I, II
2. Openbooktest; Cooperative learning report, Assignment, Seminar, Group Presentation, etc.
3. End Semester Examination

Indirect

1.Course-endsurvey

Course Co-coordinator: Dr. C. Indumathi

 CORE-IV: MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS – II
SEMESTER : II CODE: P16PH204
CREDITS: 5 NO. OF HOURS/WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After the successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
Unit
CO. NO. Course Outcomes Level
Covered

Apply Cauchy-Riemann conditions to test analyticity

CO1 K3 I
of complex function

Evaluate the integral of complex function using

Cauchy’s integral theorem, Cauchy’s integral formula,
CO2 K5 I, III
Cauchy’s residue theorem and the solution of wave
and diffusion equations using Greens function

Extend the complex function using Taylor, Laurent’s

CO3 series and periodic function using the Fourier series K3 I, II
and Fourier integral.

Outline the types, algebra and role of tensors in

CO4 K2 IV
physics.

Analyze point groups and space groups in molecular

CO5 K4 V
structure.

Construct a function of a complex variable

(frequency) from a function of a real variable (time)
CO6 K3 II, III, V
using Fourier, Laplace transforms and character
tables.
2. A. SYLLABUS
Unit- I: Complex Variables (15 hours)
Functions of complex variables – Differentiability – Cauchy – Riemann conditions – Integrals
of complex functions – Cauchy’s integral theorem and integral formula – Taylor’s and Laurent’s
series – Residues and singularities – Cauchy’s residue theorem – Liouville’s theorem –
Evaluation of definite integrals – Integration of trigonometric functions around a unit circle.
Unit- II: Fourier series and Transforms (15 hours)
Definition of Fourier series ( odd and even functions ) – Dirichlet’s theorem – complex form of
Fourier series – properties of Fourier series – Fourier integral (odd and even functions) –
complex form of Fourier integral - Fourier transform –infinite and finite Fourier sine and cosine
transforms - properties – Applications (Square, Triangular and Sawtooth waves) - solving linear
partial differential equations.
Unit- III: Laplace Transform and Green’s Functions (15 hours)
Laplace transform – properties of Laplace transforms – solution of second order ordinary
differential equations – convolution theorem – Green’s functions – properties – methods of
solutions in one dimension – applications.
Unit- IV: Tensors (15 hours)
Occurrence of tensors in physics – Notation and conventions – Contravariant vector – Covariant
vector – Tensors of second rank – Equality and null tensor –Addition and Subtraction – Outer
Product of tensors – Inner product of tensors –Contraction of a tensor – Symmetric and
antisymmetric Tensors – The Kronecker Delta – The Fully antisymmetric tensor – Quotient law
– Examples of quotient law – Conjugate symmetric tensors of second rank – The Metric tensor –
Associated tensor.
Unit- V: Group Theory (15 hours)
Basic definitions – multiplication table – sub–groups, co–sets and classes – direct product
groups – point groups and space groups - elementary ideas of rotation group – Representation
theory – homomorphism and isomorphism – reducible and irreducible representations - Schur’s
lemma – the great orthogonality theorem – character tables – c 2v , c 3v.
B. TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY

1. Complex Analysis – Problems with solutions

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280722238_Complex_Analysis_Problems_with_soluti
ons
2. Astronomy and the Fourier transform
http://w.astro.berkeley.edu/~jrg/ngst/fft/astronmy.html
3. Laplace transform and its applications to real life
https://www.academia.edu/37710981/Laplace_Transform_and_its_application_to_real_life_pro
blems
4. Foundations of Mathematical Physics: Vectors, Tensors and Fields
https://www.roe.ac.uk/japwww/teaching/vtf_0910/vtf_0910.pdf
5. Group theory applied to Crystallography
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/255618156_Group_theory_applied_to_crystallography

C. TEXT BOOKS
1. SathyaPrakash, Mathematical Physics 6e, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi, 2014.
2. H.K. Dass, Mathematical Physics, S. Chand and Co. Ltd, New Delhi, 2003.
3. A.W. Joshi, Matrices and Tensors in Physics, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, 1975.
4. A.W. Joshi, Elements of Group Theory For Physicists, New Age International Pvt. Ltd,
New Delhi, 2005.
5. G. Arfken and H.J Weber, Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Academic Press, 2005.

D. REFERENCE BOOKS
1. L.A. Pipes and L.R. Harvill, Applied Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists,
Mcgraw Hill, Singapore, 1985.
2. A.K. Ghatak, I.C. Goyal and A.J. Ghua, Mathematical Physics, Macmillan, New Delhi,
1995.
3. E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley, New York, 1999.

E. WEBLINKS
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/106/115106086/#
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/103/115103036/#
3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest Bloom’s
Unit/Section Course Content Taxonomic
Learning Outcomes
Level of
Transaction
I Complex Variables
Explain complex
Functions of complex
numbers, relate them
1.1 variables, Differentiability K2
with their functions
and differentiability

Cauchy-Reimann conditions Apply Cauchy -

& related problems Reimann conditions to
1.2 K3
test the analyticity of a
given function
Cauchy’s integral theorem Evaluate related
1.3 K5
and integral formula integrals
Taylor’s and Laurent’s series, Explain singularities,
1.4 Cauchy’s residue theorem, residues and related K2
Liouville’s theorem residue theorems
Solve integrals using
Integration of trigonometric
1.5 above residue K3
functions around a unit circle
theorems
II Fourier Series And Transforms
Definition of Fourier series Define fourier series,
2.1 (odd and even functions) odd and even K1
functions

Extend a non-
Dirichlet’s theorem, complex sinusoidal periodic
2.2 form of Fourier series, function into a K3
properties of Fourier series fundamental and its
harmonics
Fourier integral (odd and
2.3 even functions), complex Define and list various K1
form of Fourier integral integral transforms

Fourier transform, infinite

2.4 and finite Fourier sine and Explain the fourier K2
cosine transforms, properties transforms of different
functions
Applications (Square,
Triangular and Sawtooth Solve partial
2.5 K3
waves) - solving linear partial differential equations
differential equations in practical
 applications

III Laplace Transform And Green’s Functions

Construct a function of
a complex variable
Laplace transform, properties
(frequency) from a
3.1 of Laplace transforms, K5
function of a real
Convolution theorem
variable (time) using
Laplace transform
Solve differential
equations with
Solution of second order boundary values
3.2 ordinary differential without finding the K3
equations general solution and
values of arbitrary
constants
Define Green’s
3.3 Green’s function, properties function and list its K1
properties
Solve related
Methods of solutions in one
3.4 problems using K3
dimension -applications
Green’s function
IV Tensors

Occurrence of tensors in Describe physical

4.1 observables in different K2
physics
frames of reference.

4.2 Notation and conventions Explain the concept of K2

summation convention.
Contravariant vector ,
4.3 Covariant vector, Tensors of Identify the rank of K2
second rank given tensors

Equality and null tensor,

Discuss the basic
4.4 Addition and Subtraction, K2
algebraic operations of
Outer Product of tensors,
tensors
Inner product of tensors
Describe the method to
4.5 Contraction of a tensor reduce the rank of K2
mixed tensors.

Discuss the invariance

Symmetric and anti- of symmetric and anti-
4.6 K2
symmetric Tensors symmetric properties
of tensors.
 Define the Kronecker
The Kronecker Delta, The delta function and
4.7 K2
Fully antisymmetric tensor explain the fully anti-
symmetric tensor
Quotient law, Examples of
4.8 Explain quotient law K2
quotient law

Conjugate symmetric tensors Explain the conjugate

4.9 of second rank, The Metric symmetric tensor and K2
tensor, Associate tensor fundamental tensors.
V Group Theory
Basic definitions -Group,
Multiplication table, Sub–
groups, Co–sets and classes, Analyze various point
5.1 K4
Point groups and space groups and space groups
groups, Elementary ideas of
rotation group
Homomorphism and
Isomorphism
Reducible and irreducible
representations Construct multiplication
5.2 table and character table K3
Schur’s lemma – The great
for different point groups
orthogonality theorem
Character tables - c 2v c 3v.

4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

PO PSO
P16PH2
04 PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO PSO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4
CO1 H M M M M M M L L H H H H
CO2 H M M M M M M L L H H H H
CO3 H M M M M M M L L H H H H
CO4 H M M M M M M L L H H H H
CO5 H M M M M M M L L H H H H
CO6 H M M M M M M L L H H H H
L-Low M-Moderate H- High
5. COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS
Direct
1. Continuous Assessment Test (Model Exams) I,II
2. Open book test; Assignment, Seminar, Problem solving
3. End Semester Examination
Indirect

1. Course-endsurvey

Course Co- cordinator: Dr. D. Gopalakrishna

 CORE-V: ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY
SEMESTER : II CODE: P16PH205
CREDITS: 5 NO. OF HOURS/WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After the successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

CO. Unit
Course Outcomes Level
NO. Covered
Explain the fundamental laws of Electrostatics, I, II, III
CO1 Magnetostatics and electromagnetism and rephrase them in K2
vectoral form.

Classify magnetic materials based on their susceptibility II

CO2 and organize experiments to determine the magnetic K3
properties of magnetic materials.
Apply various mathematical techniques to solve equations I, II and
related electrostatic, magnetostatic and electromagnetic III
CO3 K3
scalar and vector potentials.

Analyze the propagation of electromagnetic waves in IV and V

CO4 various medium and examine its behavior at the interface K4
between two different media.

Design basic structures of waveguides and antennas as per V

CO5 the requirements. K6

Evaluate the electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields I-V

CO6 due to simple and complex structures and the energy stored K5
in these fields.

2. A. SYLLABUS

UNIT- I: ELECTROSTATICS (15 Hours)

Coloumb's law – The electric field – Continuous charge distribution – Gauss's law – Differential
form – Proof – The curl of E – The electrical potential – Electrostatic boundary conditions –
Multipole expansion – Energy density of an electrostatic field - Method of images– Applications
– Point charge near a grounded conducting plane – A conducting sphere when it is grounded,
insulated, insulated and has a total charge Q and when the sphere is maintained at a constant
potential.
UNIT-II: MAGNETOSTATICS (15 Hours)
Magnetic fields – Magnetic forces – Biot–Savart law : The magnetic field due to steady straight
current – The Divergence and Curl of B – Application of Ampere's Force law – Magnetic
Vector Potential – Magneto statics boundary conditions – Multipole expansion of vector
potential – Magnetisation – Magnetic Materials – Magnetic susceptibility and permeability –
Measurement of susceptibility – Quincke’s Method – Gouy’s Method.

UNIT-III: ELECTROMAGNETISM (15 Hours)

Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction – Energy in the magnetic field – Maxwell's
displacement current – Derivation of Maxwell’s Equations - Vector and Scalar potentials –
Gauge transformations – Lorentz gauge – Coulomb gauge – Green function for the wave
function – Poynting’s theorem – Conservation of energy and momentum for a system of charged
particles and electromagnetic fields.

UNIT IV: PLANE ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES AND WAVE PROPAGATION

(15 Hours)
Plane electromagnetic waves in free space, isotropic and anisotropic non conducting media –
Conducting Medium (dissipative medium) – Boundary conditions at the surface of discontinuity
- Reflection and refraction of electromagnetic waves at a plane interface between dielectrics –
Polarization by reflection and total internal reflection – Super position of waves – Polarization -
Stokes Parameters.

UNIT V: WAVE GUIDES AND SIMPLE RADIATING SYSTEMS (15 Hours)

Wave guides – TE waves in a rectangular wave guide – the coaxial transmission lines - Retarded
potentials – Radiation and fields due to an oscillating dipole – Electric dipole and quadrupole
radiation and Fields - Centre fed linear antenna – Fields and Radiation from a linear half wave
antenna.

B. TOPICS FOR SELF-STUDY

1. Method of images for problems involving dielectric

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/101/115101005/
2. Electromagnetic properties of superconductors
https://courses.physics.ucsd.edu/2014/Spring/physics239/LECTURES/SUPERCONDUCTIVIT
Y.pdf
3. Spherical waves
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/106/115106124/
4. Scalar diffraction theory
https://www.iue.tuwien.ac.at/phd/kirchauer/node50.html

C. TEXT BOOKS:
1. David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, Pearson Education Ltd., New Delhi,
2015.
2. J.D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics, Wiley India, New Delhi, 2007.
3. K. Chopra and G. Agarwal, Electromagnetic Theory, Kadernath and Ramnath & Co., Meerut.
4. Sathya Prakash, Electromagnetic Theory and Electrodynamics, Kadernath and Ramnath&
Co., Meerut, 2007.

D. REFERENCE BOOKS
1. B. B. Laud, Electromagnetics, New Age International, New Delhi, 2005.
2. K.G. Balmain, Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating System, Prentice Hall of
India, 1995.
3. John R. Reitz, Fredric, J. Milford and Robert W. Christy, Foundations of
Electromagnetic Theory, Addison Wesley, 2008.
4. Paul Lorrain, Dale R. Corson and Francois Lorrain, Electromagnetic Fields and
Waves, CBS Publishers.

E. WEB LINKS:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/101/115101005/
2. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ee83/preview
3. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/
4. https://www.coursera.org/lecture/electrodynamics-introduction/1-1-introduction-to-
electromagnetism-qiIQb

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest
Unit/ bloom’s
Secti Course content Learning outcomes taxonomic
on level of
transaction
I Electrostatics
Define Coulomb's law for charge
1.1 Coloumb's law K1
distribution.
Explain electric lines of force and
1.2 The electric field K2
electric field.
 Continuous charge
1.3 Recall types of charge distribution. K1
distribution
Gauss's law – Differential Rephrase Gauss law in differential
1.4 K2
form – Proof form.
1.5 The curl of E Show that E is irrotational. K2
1.6 The electric potential Relate electric field and potential. K2
Electrostatic boundary Analyze electrostatic boundary
1.7 K4
conditions conditions.
Interpret the association of terms in
Multipole expansion
1.8 expansion with various charge K5
electric potential
configuration.
Energy density of an Estimate the Energy density of an
1.9 K5
electrostatic field electrostatic field.
Identify the image charge for a given
Method of electrical
1.10 potential using method of electrical K2
images.
images.
Applications –
Point charge near a
grounded conducting plane
Grounded conducting Evaluate the fields due to these
1.11 sphere, structures using the method of K5
insulated sphere images.
charged insulated sphere
and
sphere kept in a constant
potential
II Magnetostatics
Explain magnetic forces due to
Magnetic fields – Magnetic current carrying conductors and
2.1 K2
forces magnetic fields.(Ampere’s Force
Law)
Summarize the origin of Biot -Savart
2.2 Biot-Savart law K2
Law
Apply Biot-Savart law to Magnetic
The magnetic field due to
2.3 induction due to steady straight K3
steady straight current
current.
Show that magnetic field is
2.4 The Divergence of B K2
solenoidal.
 Show that magnetic field is
2.5 Curl of B K2
rotational.
Summarize the origin of Ampere’s
2.6 Ampere's circuital law K2
Law
Evaluate the magnetic field due to
Applications of Ampere's
2.7 different current configuration using K5
circuital law
Ampere's law.
Deduce an expression for magnetic
2.8 Magnetic Vector Potential vector potential due to current K5
distribution.
Magneto static boundary Analyze magnetostatic boundary
2.9 K4
conditions conditions.
Interpret the association of terms in
Multipole expansion of
2.10 expansion with various current K5
vector potential
configuration.
2.11 Magnetisation Define Magnetization K1
List The Properties Of Magnetic
2.12 Magnetic Materials K1
Materials.
Magnetic susceptibility and Obtain the relationship between
2.13 K4
permeability susceptibility and permeability.

Measurement of
Organize an experiment to determine
2.14 susceptibility – Quincke’s K3
susceptibility of magnetic material.
Method

Organize an experiment to determine

2.15 Gouy’s Method K3
susceptibility of magnetic material.

III Electromagnetism
Faraday's law of Explain Laws of electromagnetic
3.1 K2
electromagnetic induction induction
Energy in the magnetic Estimate the Energy stored in
3.2 K5
field magnetic field.
Modify Ampere’s circuital law for
Maxwell's displacement
3.3 time varying fields and estimate the K5
current
displacement current
Derivation of Maxwell’s Construct Maxwell's electromagnetic
3.4 K3
Equations equations.
 Vector and Scalar Relate vector and scalar potential to
3.5 K2
potentials fields.
Gauge transformations - Illustrate the method of solving
3.6 Lorentz gauge- Coulomb electromagnetic wave equations by K2
gauge Gauge transformations.
Solve electromagnetic wave
Green function for the
3.7 equations using Green function K6
wave function
technique.
Prove energy is conserved in
3.8 Poynting’s theorem K5
electromagnetic fields.
Conservation of energy and
Prove conservation of momentum for
momentum for a system of
3.9 a system of charged particles and K5
charged particles and
electromagnetic fields.
electromagnetic fields.
IV Electromagnetic wave propagation
Plane electromagnetic
waves in
(i) free space (ii)isotropic Analyze the nature of propagation of
4.1 and anisotropic non electromagnetic waves in these K4
conducting media media.
(iii) Conducting Medium
(dissipative medium)
Analyze the behaviour of the fields
Boundary conditions at the
4.2 of EM waves at the interface K4
surface of discontinuity
between two media.
Reflection and refraction of
Evaluate the changes in dynamic
electromagnetic waves at a
4.3 properties of EM waves after K6
plane interface between
reflection and refraction.
dielectrics
Deduce the condition for plane
4.4 Polarization by reflection polarization of EM waves after K5
reflection.
Deduce the condition for a wave to
4.5 Total internal reflection K5
be totally internally reflected.

4.6 Super position of waves - Apply the principle of superposition

to produce various kinds of K3
Polarization polarization of EM waves.

4.7 Stokes Parameters. Illustrate how different polarization K2

 can be represented by stokes
parameters.
V Wave guides and antenna
Wave guides
5.1 Explain the structure of wave guides. K2

TE waves in a rectangular Analyze the TE mode of propagation

5.2 wave guide of EM waves in rectangular wave K4
guide

Analyze the TE mode of propagation

5.3 TE waves in the coaxial
of EM waves in coaxial transmission K4
transmission lines
lines
Explain the concept of retarded
5.4 Retarded potentials K2
potentials.
Radiation and fields due to Estimate the fields and power
5.5 an oscillating dipole and radiated by oscillating dipole and K6
quadrupole quadrupole.
Radiation and fields due to
an centre fed linear antenna Evaluate the fields and power
5.6 K6
and Linear half wave radiated by these antennas.
antenna

4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

PO PSO
P16P
H205 P P P P P P P P P PS PS PS PS
O O O O O O O O O O O O O
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4
CO1 - H - M H - M - M H M M M
CO2 M - L H M M L L H M - L H
CO3 M H M - H M M L M H - - M
CO4 - H - - - H M - H M - - M
CO5 - - M - - L M - M M L L M
CO6 - H - - - M M L M M - - M
L-Low M-Moderate H- High
5.COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS

Direct

1. Continuous Assessment Test (Model Exams) I, II

2. Open book test; Cooperative learning report, Assignment, Seminar, Group
Presentation, Project report, Poster preparation, Problem solving etc.
3. End Semester Examination

Indirect

1. Course-end survey

Course Co-cordinator: Mr. S. P. Godwin Rajadoss

 ELECTIVE- II: ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS

SEMESTER: III CODE: P19PH2:2

CREDITS :4 NO. OF HOURS/WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After the successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

CO. Course Outcomes Level Units

NO. covered

CO1 Analyze the electronic states in many electron systems K4 I

and atomic spectra due to electric and magnetic field.

CO2 Apply LCAO, Born Oppenheimer and Huckel’s K3 II

approximations to molecular systems.

CO3 Examine the rotational and vibrational spectra of K5 III

molecules by Microwave and Infrared spectroscopy.

CO4 Analyze the Raman spectra of molecules using K5 IV

polarizability theory and Electronic spectra using
Franck Condon principle.

CO5 Examine the nuclear interactions and relaxation K4 V

effects due to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and
Electron Spin Resonance.

CO6 Explain the principle and instrumentation of K2 III, IV, V

Microwave, Infrared, Raman, NMR and ESR
spectroscopy.

2. A. SYLLABUS

Unit- I: Atomic Spectra (12 hours)

Quantum states of electrons in atoms – Electron spin – Stern and Gerlach experiment – results
– spin orbit interaction – LS-JJ coupling schemes – Fine structure – spectroscopic terms and
selection rules – Hyperfine structure – Pauli’s exclusion principle – Alkali type spectra –
Equivalent electrons – Hund’s rule - Quantum theory of Zeeman effect, Paschen Back effect of
one and two electron system – Linear Stark effect.
Unit- II: Quantum Theory of Molecules (12 hours)

Born – Oppenheimer approximation – LCAO approximation – Molecular Orbital theory –

Hydrogen Molecule ion – Bonding and antibonding Molecular Orbital – Valence Bond method –
Hydrogen Molecule – Directed Valance – Hybridization – Huckel’s molecular approximation –
Application to Butadiene.

Unit- III: Microwave and IR Spectroscopy (12 hours)

Rotational spectra of diatomic molecules – intensity of spectral lines – Effect of isotopic

substitution – The non– rigid rotator – Rotational spectra of poly–atomic molecules – Linear,
symmetric top and asymmetric top molecules – experimental techniques – Vibrating diatomic
molecule – Diatomic vibrating rotator – linear and symmetric top molecule – Analysis by
infrared techniques – Characteristic and group frequencies.

Unit- IV: Raman Spectroscopy and Electronic Spectroscopy of Molecules (12 hours)

Raman effect – Polarizability theory – Pure rotational Raman spectrum – Vibrational Raman
spectrum of diatomic molecules – structure determination from Raman and IR spectroscopy –
Experimental techniques – Electronic spectra of diatomic molecules – intensity of spectral lines
– the Frank Condon principle – Dissociation energy and dissociation products – Rotational fine
structure of electronic vibration transitions – pre dissociation.

Unit- V: Resonance Spectroscopy (12 hours)

Larmor’s precision –NMR – Basic Principles – Classical and quantum mechanical description –
Spin – Spin and spin lattice relaxation time – NMR – chemical shift – coupling constant –
coupling between nucleus – chemical analysis by NMR – NMR instrumentation – high
resolution method – ESR spectroscopy – ESR – Basic Principles – ESR spectrometer – Nuclear
interaction and hyperfine structure – Relaxation effects – g factor – radical studies.

B. TOPICS FOR SELF-STUDY

1. Quantum Chemistry: Introduction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC81oYe43DI
2. Orbitals Basics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewf7RlVNBSA
3. Fourier Transform
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spUNpyF58BY
4. Hybrid Orbitals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHXViZTxLXo
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPw_LCmyjnI

C. TEXT BOOKS

1. G. Aruldhas, Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy 2e, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi,
2007.
2. A.K. Chandra, Introductory Quantum Chemistry 4e, Tata McGraw Hill Co., New Delhi,
2008.
3. C. N. Banwell, Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy 4e, McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 008.

D. REFERENCE BOOKS
1. B. P. Straughan and S. Walker, Spectroscopy Vol.III, Chapman and Hall, London, 1976.
2. R. P. Feynman, The Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol. III, Narosa Publishing House, New
Delhi, 2008.
3. H. S. Mani and G. K. Mehta, Introduction to Modern Physics, Affiliated East West Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, 2000.
4. Ira N. Levine, Quantum Chemistry 5e, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi, 2006.
5. Hobart Hurd Willard, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Van Nostrand, 1981.
6. ManasChanda, Atomic Structure and Chemical Bond, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1991.

E. WEBLINKS

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/101/115101003/

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest
bloom’s
Unit /
Course content Learning outcomes taxonomic
section
levels of
transaction

I Atomic spectra

1.1 Brief introduction to Describe the quantum states of K2

quantum states of electron in atom
electron in atom
1.2 Stern - Gerlach Explain Stern and Gerlach
experiment and its experiment. Interpret the outcomes
of Stern and Gerlach experiment
results
K5

1.3 Spin – orbit interaction Define spin- orbit interaction.

K1

1.4 LS-JJ coupling schemes Compare LS and JJ coupling K5

schemes and Evaluate J for an atom.

1.5 Fine structure - Compare fine and Hyperfine

Hyperfine structure structure.
K5

1.6 Selection rules and Outline selection rules and Evaluate K2

Spectroscopic terms the spectroscopic terms for an atom.

1.7 Pauli’s exclusion Explain Pauli exclusion principle. K2

principle

1.8 Alkali type spectra Analyse the main feature of alkali K4

spectra and outline equivalent
Equivalent electrons electrons.

1.9 Hund’s rule State Hund’s rule K1

1.10 Zeeman effect and Define Zeeman effect and Explain K5

Quantum theory of the quantum theory of Zeeman
effect.
Zeeman effect

1.11 Paschen -Bach effect Outline Paschen –back effect. K2

1.12 Linear stark effect Explain the linear stark effect in K5
hydrogen atom

II Quantum theory of molecules

2.1 Born - oppenheimer Analyze the electronic energy of K4

approximation hydrogen molecule using Born –
oppenheimer approximation(K4)
2.2 LCAO approximation Estimate the energies and K5
wavefunctions for hydrogen
molecule ion on the basis of LCAO
treatment
2.3 Molecular orbital theory Estimate the energy of hydrogen K5
- molecule by Molecular orbital theory

hydrogen molecule

2.4 Bonding and Compare bonding and antibonding K2

antibonding molecular molecular orbital
orbital

2.5 Valence – Bond (VB) Apply VB theory to calculate the K3

method-hydrogen energy of hydrogen molecule
molecule

2.6 Directed valence Recall Directed valence K1

2.7 Hybridization Classify hybridization K2

2.8 Huckle’s molecular Evaluate the molecular orbital K5

approximation energy based on Huckle’s molecular
approximation
2.9 Application to Apply Huckle’s molecular K3
Butadiene approximation to Butadine

III Microwave and IR spectroscopy

3.1 Rotational spectra of Explain the rotational spectra of K2
Diatomic molecules diatomic molecules
Interpret on the intensity of spectral
Intensity of spectral
lines
lines

3.2 Effect of isotopic Outline the effect of isotopic K5

substitution substitution on the rotational spectra
of diatomic molecues

3.3 The non-rigid rotator of Analyze the rotational spectra of K4

diatomic non –rigid rotator
diatomic molecules

3.4 Rotational spectra of Interpret the spectra of polyatomic K2

polyatomic molecules molecule

3.5 Linear, Symmetric top Explain the rotational spectra of K5

and Asymmetric top linear symmetric top molecules
molecules And analyze the spectra of
Asymmetric top molecules

3.6 Experimental Elaborate on the experimental K5

techniques techniques of microwave
spectroscopy
3.7 Vibrating diatomic Explain the vibration-rotation effect
molecule Diatomic to a linear diatomic molecule and
explain the vibration rotation spectra K5
vibrating rotator, linear,
of symmetric top molecules
and symmetric top
molecules

3.8 Analysis by IR Analyze molecules by IR techniques K4

techniques characteristic Interpret on the characteristic and
and group frequencies group frequencies of an IR spectra

4 Raman spectroscopy and Electronic spectroscopy of molecules

4.1 Raman effect - Explain Raman effect using K5

polarizability theory and Illustrate
Polarizability theory the variation of polarizability in
molecules.
4.2 Pure rotational Raman Construct the energy and frequency K6
Spectrum equation for the rotational Raman
spectrum of linear molecule and
compose the energy and frequency
equation for the rotational Raman
spectrum of symmetric top
molecule.
4.3 Vibrational Raman ● Illustrate the vibrational Raman K4
spectrum of diatomic spectrum of diatomic molecule
molecules

4.4 Structural determination Predict the structure of different K6

from Raman and IR types of molecules using Raman
spectroscopy and and IR spectroscopy and elaborate
on the experimental techniques of
experimental techniques
Raman and IR spectroscopy.

4.5 Electronic spectra of Outline on the Electronic spectra of K2

diatomic molecules and diatomic molecule and interpret on
intensity of spectral the intensity variation of spectral
lines
lines

4.6 Frank Condon principle Apply Frank Condon principle to K5

account for the intensity of
vibrational electronic spectra
4.7 Dissociation energy Construct equation for the K3
dissociation energy of a diatomic
Dissociation products molecule and relate dissociation
energy with dissociation products

4.8 Rotational fine Analyse the rotational fine structure K4

structure of electronic of electronic vibration transition
and illustrate the representation of
vibration transition and
pre dissociation.
Pre dissociation

5 Resonance Spectroscopy

5.1 Lamar’s precession Recall Lamar’s precession K1

5.2 NMR Basic principle - Explain the principles of NMR K2
giving classical and quantum
classical and quantum
mechanical description
mechanical description

5.3 Spin-lattice - Spin-spin Define relaxation time and K4

relaxation time distinguish spin-lattice and spin-
spin relaxation mechanism in NMR
spectroscopy
5.4 NMR Chemical shift Analyze the effect of magnetic K4
field on the chemical shift of NMR
absorption peak
5.5 Coupling constant- Outline coupling constant and K4
Coupling between inspect various factors which affect
nucleus the coupling between nucleus

5.6 Chemical analysis by Describe the chemical analysis by K1

NMR NMR

5.7 NMR instrumentation- Explain NMR instrumentation high K2

high resolution method resolution method(K2)

5.8 ESR Spectroscopy- Describe the basic principle behind K5

basic principles of ESR ESR spectroscopy and discuss the
instrumentation of ESR
spectrometer
spectrometer.

5.10 Nuclear Interaction and Construct the energy levels for the K3
hyperfine structure interaction of electron with nucleus
of hydrogen atom.

Relaxation effects - g- Interpret the hyperfine structure, K5

factor relaxation effects and g factor of
5.11 ESR spectral lines for hydrogen
atom

5.12 Radical studies Apply ESR techniques to study K3

electron distribution and structure of
radicals
 4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

PO PSO
P19PH2:2
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4
CO1 H M H L L L L L L L M M H

CO2 H M M L M M H L L L M M M

CO3 M L H L M M M L L H M M M

CO4 H M M L M H M L L M M M L

CO5 H M L M M L M L L M M M L

CO6 L M M M M M L L L M L M H

L- Low M- Medium H- High

5.COURSE ASSESSMENT METHOD

Direct

1. Continuous Assessment Test (Model Exams) I, II

2. Open book test, Quizzes, Assignment, Seminar, Problem Solving, Slip test, Surprise test
etc.
3. End Semester Examination

Indirect
1. Course-end survey/Feedback

Course Co -coordinator: Dr. K. Vijayalakshmi

 ELECTIVE -III: VIRTUAL LABS – PHYSICS EXPERIMENTS
SEMESTER: II COURSE CODE: P19PH2:P
CREDITS: 4 NO. OF HOURS/WEEK: 4
1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After the successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

CO. No. Course Outcomes Level Unit Covered

CO1 Select remote-access to labs in various areas related to Physics K1 I, II, III, IV, V
CO2 Perform practical’s in the virtual mode K3 I, II, III, IV, V

CO3 Construct virtually, electrical and electronic circuits and K6 I, IV, V

validate the corresponding theorems and laws

CO4 Evaluate the physical parameters from tabulated data and graph K5 IV, V
CO5 Interpret the results obtained from virtual experiment K5 I, II, III, IV, V

CO6 Illustrate the output data in graphical mode using relevant K3 I, II, III
software

2. A. SYLLABUS
Unit- I: Electric Circuits (12 Hours)
Parallel RC Circuits -Parallel LC Circuits - Thevenin Theorem - Series RL Circuits - Norton's
theorem - Series LCR Circuits - Kirchhoff’s Laws-Series RC Circuits - Series LC Circuits -
Parallel LCR Circuits - Parallel RL Circuits

Unit- II: Basic Electronics (12 Hours)

V-I characteristics of junction diode – V-I characteristics of Zener Diode – Ohm’s law – Half
wave rectification – Full wave rectification – Common base characteristics – Common emitter
characteristics – Common emitter amplifier.

Unit- III: Digital Logic Circuits (12 Hours)

Adder – Multiplexer – Decoder with 7-segment display – ALU with function – Comparator –
Latch and flip-flops – Register – Counters – Sensor Modelling.
Unit- IV: Thermodynamics and Laser Optics (12 Hours)

Newton’s law of cooling – Thermocouple Seebeck effect – Characteristics of thermistor –

Blackbody radiation- Michelson’s Interferometer – Refractive index of glass plate – Newton’s
Rings – Refractive index of liquid – Michelson’s Interferometer – wavelength of laser beam –
Newton’s Rings – wavelength of light – Brewster’s angle determination – Numerical aperture of
optical fiber.

Unit- V: Advanced Physics (12 Hours)

Frank-Hertz experiment – Photoelectric effect – Planck’s constant – Abbe’s refractometer–

Millikan’s oil drop experiment – Magnetic Material characterization via hysteresis – Resistivity
of four probe method – B-H curve – Hall effect – determination of charge carrier density.

B. TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY

Virtual Experiments
https://www.youtube.com/c/SimplyPhysics/videos

C. TEXT BOOKS

1. Introduction to solid state physics, 8th edition, C. Kittel

2. Advanced Mechanics of Solids, L Srinath
3. Laser and Non-Linear Optics, B.B. Laud

D. REFERENCES BOOKS

1. Heat and Thermodynamics, Mark Waldo Zemansky

2. Introduction to Modern Physics: Theoretical Foundations, John Dirk Walecka
3. Text Book of Simple Harmonic Motion and Wave Theory, D.K. Jha

E. WEBLINKS

1. www.iitg.ac.in
2. www.va-iitk.vlabs.ac.in
3. www.vlab.co.in
4. www.amrita.vlab.co.in
3. Specific Learning Outcomes (SLO)

Unit/ Course Content Learning Outcomes Highest

Section Bloom’s
Taxonomic
Level of
Transaction
I Electric Circuits
1.1 Introduction to laws and theorems, Basics of Thevenin’s Theorem, K3
Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton's theorem, Norton's theorem, Kirchhoff’s
Kirchhoff’s Laws Laws

1.2 Electric Circuits- Series and Parallel RL, RC The Series and Parallel RL, RC K3
and LC Circuits, Series and Parallel LCR and LC Circuits, Series and
Circuits, Parallel LCR Circuits
II Basic Electronics
2.1 Diodes and rectifiers - V-I characteristics Determine the input and output
of junction diode and Zener Diode parameter of junction diode and
Zener Diode K5

Ohm’s law Verify Ohm’s law K4

Explore the function of half and

Half and Full wave rectification K4
full wave rectifier circuits
2.2 Transistor - CB, CE characteristics, CE Explain the basic characteristics
amplifier of K4
Transistors
3 Digital Logic Circuits
3.1 Logic circuits – Adder, Multiplexer, Explain the basic operations of
Decoder with 7-segment display, ALU with digital circuits
function, Comparator K4

3.2 Latch and flip-flops, Register, Counters Explain the working of Latch K4
and flip-flops, Register, Counters
3.3 Sensor Modelling explain the functioning of K2
sensors by modelling

4 Thermodynamics and Laser Optics

4.1 Newton’s law of cooling, Thermocouple Measure the physical
Seebeck effect, Characteristics of parameters involved in
thermistor, Blackbody radiation Newton’s law of cooling, K5
Thermocouple Seebeck effect,
Characteristics of thermistor,
Blackbody radiation, kinetics
 and thermodynamics of
reactions and its mechanisms
4.2 Laser Optics - Michelson’s Interferometer - Determine K5
Refractive index of glass plate, Newton’s Refractive index
Rings, Refractive index of liquid, Wavelength of laser beam,
wavelength of laser beam, Brewster’s angle Brewster’s angle determination,
determination, Numerical aperture of Numerical aperture
optical fiber Using suitable experiments
5 Advanced Physics

5.1 Abbe’s refractometer, Millikan’s oil drop

experiment, Magnetic Material
Determine the physical
characterization via hysteresis, Resistivity
parameter after virtually setting K5
of four probe method, B-H curve, Hall
up the experiments specified
effect, determination of charge carrier
density.

4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

PO PSO
P19PH2:P
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4
CO1 M L - - - M - - L H H - M
CO2 L L - - M - - - L H H - M
CO3 H L M - M L - M M H H L H
CO4 H M L L L - M - - H M M H
CO5 H M - M H L - M - H H - M
CO6 H M L - L L L - M H H - M

L – Low M – Moderate H – High

5. COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS

Direct
1. Continuous Assessment Test (Model Exams) I, II
2. Cooperative learning report, Assignment, Seminar, Record Note Book, Problem solving
etc.
3. End Semester Examination

Indirect

1.Course-endsurvey

Course Co-ordinator: Dr. P. Megavarna Ezhilarasu

 CORE - VI: QUANTUM MECHANICS – I

SEMESTER : III CODE : P16PH306

CREDITS : 5 NO. OFHOURS /WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Unit
CO. NO. Course Outcomes Level
Covered
CO1 Recall the in adequacy of classical mechanics in the K1 I
microscopic domain.

CO2 Explain concepts of wave mechanics, use particle duality as K2 I

a basis to formulate quantum mechanics.
CO3 Construct the Schrodinger equation of microscopic physical K3 I & II
systems on the basis of quantum mechanical interpretations
and solve it.

CO4 Analyze the dynamics of simple quantum mechanical K4 I & II

systems by setting up the Schrodinger equations and solve
them.

CO5 Formulate appropriate perturbation techniques to study the K5 III & IV

behavior of simple quantum mechanical systems under
perturbation of various types.

CO6 Assess the effects due to various perturbations. K6 III,IV&

V

2. A. Syllabus
Unit-I: The Schrödinger Equation and Stationary States (15 hours)

Overview of inadequacy of classical concepts (no derivation) – Matter waves -Heisenberg’s

Uncertainty Principle – The Schrödinger equation – Physical interpretation and conditions on the
wave function – Postulates – Self-adjoint operators - Expectation values and Ehrenfest’s
theorem – Stationary states and energy spectra – Particle in a square well potential.
Unit-II: Exactly Solvable Problems (15 hours)
Linear harmonic oscillator (power series method) – Eigen functions by solving one dimensional
Schrödinger equation –– Three dimensional harmonic Oscillator – Components of angular
momentum and eigenvalue spectra of L2 and L z – Rigid Rotator – Hydrogen atom.

Unit-III: Perturbation Theory for stationary states (15 hours)

Time independent problems – Non–degenerate case – First and second order perturbation –
Degenerate case – Zeeman Effect – Stark effect – The variation method – Ground state of
Helium atom -The WKB Approximation – Application to tunneling problem and quantization
rule.
Unit-IV: Perturbation Theory for time evolution problems (15 hours)
Time dependent problems – Time dependent perturbation theory – First order perturbation –
Harmonic perturbation – Transition probability – Fermi’s golden rule – Adiabatic approximation
– Sudden approximation – Application: Semi classical theory of radiation.

Unit-V: Quantum Theory of Scattering (15 hours)

The Scattering cross section – Scattering amplitude - Born approximation – Green’s function
approach - Condition for validity of Born approximation – Scattering by a screened Coulomb
potential – Rutherford's scattering formula–Partial wave analysis – Phase shift and optical
theorem.

B. TOPICS FOR SELF-STUDY

1. Path integral formulation of quantum mechanics – The Propagator

https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-321-quantum-theory-i-fall-2017/lecture-notes/
2. Schrodinger equation from Path integral formulation
https://www.asc.ohio-state.edu/perry.6/
3. Free particle
https://courses.physics.ucsd.edu/2016/Spring/physics142/Lectures/Lecture5/Lecture5.ht
ml
4. Harmonic oscillator
https://www.ks.uiuc.edu/Services/Class/PHYS480/

C. TEXT BOOKS

1. P. M. Mathews and K. Venkatesan, A Text Book of Quantum Mechanics, Tata McGraw

Hill, New Delhi, 2007.
 2. V. K. Thankappan, Quantum Mechanics, New Age International (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2003.
3. L. Schiff, Quantum Mechanics 3e, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2010.

D. REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Richard L. Liboff, Introductory Quantum Mechanics, 4e Pearson Education India 2003

2. AjoyGhatak and S. Loganathan, Quantum Mechanics: Theory and Applications 5e,
Macmillan India, 2004.
3. Rajasekar and R. Velusamy, The Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics, CRC Press, 2015.

E. WEBLINKS
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/104/115104096/
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/106/115106066/
3. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/101/115101107/
4. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/102/115102023/

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest
Unit/ Bloom’s
Section Course Content Learning Outcomes Taxonomic
Level of
Transaction
I The Schrödinger Equation and Stationary States

Overview of in adequacy of
Recall the inadequacy of classical mechanics
1.1 classical concepts(no K1
with suitable examples
derivation)

1.2 Matter waves Relate matter with wave packets K2

Heisenberg’s Uncertainty
1.3 Estimate the uncertainty in measurement K2
Principle

1.4 The Schrödinger equation Develop Schrödinger equation K4

Physical interpretation of wave

1.5 Interpret the meaning of wave function K2
functions
Conditions on the wave
1.6 Deduce the condition for its validity K4
function

1.7 Postulates Define the postulates K1

1.8 Self-adjoint operators Summarize the meaning of operators K2

Estimate the expectation values physical

1.9 Expectation values K4
observables
1.10 Ehrenfest’s theorem Explain and StateEhrenfest’s theorem K2
Stationary states and energy
1.11 Classify the stationary states as per its energy K4
spectra
Particle in a square well
1.12 Evaluate the allowed energy levels K5
potential.
Particle in a square well Propose Eigen functions for a particle in a
1.13 K6
potential. box

II Exactly Solvable Problems

I-D Linear harmonic Develop Schrödinger equation and evaluate

2.1 K6
oscillator(power series method) the allowed energy levels

Eigen functions by solving one

Propose Eigen functions with integrated
2.2 dimensional Schrödinger K6
physical conditions for Schrödinger equation
equation
Compose the three dimensional Schrödinger
Three dimensional harmonic
2.3 equations and deduce the Eigen values and K6
Oscillator
Eigen functions
Components of angular Develop the form of angular momentum
2.4 momentum and eigenvalue operators, simplify eigen value equations and K6
spectra of L2and Lz estimate the allowed eigen values
Describe and represent as a single body
2.5
Rigid Rotator Formulate Schrödinger equation and
determine the eigen values and eigen K6
functions
Construct radial equation and determine the
2.6 Hydrogen atom. K6
eigen values and eigen functions

III Perturbation theory for Stationary states

Explain the time independent perturbation

3.1 Time independent problems K2
theory
Apply the theory to identify
3.2 Non–degenerate case K3
correction(Various orders) in energy levels
3.3 Degenerate case Analyse the effect of perturbation over K4
 degenerate case.
First and second order
3.4 Formulate the perturbing Hamiltonian K6
perturbation– Stark effect
Evaluate the corrections to energy levels and
3.5 Stark Effect K5
predict the results
Formulate the perturbing Hamiltonian (K6)
3.6 Zeeman Effect K6
Evaluate the corrections to energy levels and
predict the results (K5)

Describe the method of finding the energy of

3.7 The variation method K2
ground state and exited states
Evaluate the ground state energy of a Helium
3.8 Ground state of Helium atom K5
atom by the method of variation
The WKB Approximation Explain the method of solving problems with
3.9 K2
spatially varying potentials

Application to tunnelling Evaluate the reflection and transmission

3.10 K5
problem coefficient of a barrier
3.11 Quantization rule. Deduce the quantization rule K4

4 Perturbation theory of time evolution problem

Time dependent problems

4.1 Time dependent perturbation Explain the time dependent perturbation K2
theory–First order theory upto first order
Deduce first order correction for harmonic
4.2 Harmonic perturbation K4
perturbation and discuss the results
Transition probability Fermi’s
4.3 Deduce Fermi Golden rule K4
golden rule

4.4 Adiabatic approximation Propose the theory for adiabatic perturbation K6

Formulate the theory for suddenly changing

4.5 Sudden approximation K6
perturbation

Develop semi classical theory of radiation

Application: Semi classical
4.6 and discuss the nature of interaction of K6
theory of radiation
radiation with matter

5 Quantum theory of Scattering

 The Scattering cross section
5.1 Describe the quantum picture of scattering. K2
Scattering amplitude

5.2 Born approximation Explain Born’s approximation K2

Deduction of a formal expression for

5.3 Green’s function approach K6
differential scattering cross-section
Condition for validity of Born
5.4 Deduction of conditions for validity K4
approximation
Estimate the scattering cross-section for
Scattering by a screened
5.5 particles scattered by screened Coulomb K5
Coulomb potential
potential
Rutherford's scattering Modify scattering amplitude to get
5.6 K6
formula– Rutherford’s scattering formula
Develop a method to categorize particles
5.7 Partial wave analysis K6
based on their angular momentum
Classify the nature of scatterer as per the
5.8 Phase shift K2
changes in the phase shift
Compare the scattering amplitude with
5.9 Optical theorem K4
optical theorem and interpret the results

4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

PO PSO
P16PH306
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4
CO1 H - M - L - L L - M - - M

CO2 L H - - - M L - L - H H
CO3 - - M - - H - - - H - - H

CO4 - - M M H - L - M - M - H
CO5 - - H - - M - H M M - M -

CO6 - M - - L H H - - M - - M
L-Low M-Medium H-High
5.COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS
DIRECT
1. Continuous Assessment Test (Model Exam) I and II
2. Co-operative learning report – Assignment, Seminar, Group Presentation.
3. End Semester Examination.
INDIRECT
1. Course end survey.

Course Co-ordinator: Mr. R. JebakumarPandian

 CORE VII: SOLID STATE PHYSICS – I

SEMESTER : III CODE: P16PH307

CREDITS: 5 NO. OF HOURS/WEEK: 6
1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

CO. Course Outcome Level Unit Covered

No.
Infer the ideas of crystals structure and diffraction
CO1 K2 I
phenomenon
Compare lattice planes, crystals vibration and
CO2 K2 I & II
structure factors
Distinguish the thermal and electrical properties of K4
CO3 semiconductor crystal II

CO4 Identifies energy levels of free electron gas K3 III

CO5 Classify the binding and periodic potential K4 IV
Detect imperfections in solids and effect of
CO6 K5 V
impurities and defects

2. A. SYLLABS

Unit- I: Crystal Structures and X-ray Diffraction (15 Hours)

Crystal structure of materials -Fundamental concepts of lattices, symmetries, point groups, and
space groups - relationship between crystal symmetries and physical properties – Brillouin
zones - Structure factor of the bcc and fcc lattice – Atomic form factor - reciprocal lattice -
Theory of X-ray diffraction by crystalline matter - Diffraction conditions – Laue equations
(Conditions)- Bragg’s law, relation to crystal structure - NaCl, CsCl, Hexagonal Close Packed
(hcp) structure, Diamond, Cubic ZnS – Scattered Wave Amplitude – Fourier analysis
Application of X-ray diffraction to proteins, electron diffraction and neutron diffraction
(Concepts).

Unit- II: Crystal Vibrations and Thermal properties (15 Hours)

Vibrations of crystals with mono-atomic basis – Two atoms per primitive basis – Quantization
of elastic waves – Phonon momentum – Inelastic scattering by phonons – Phonon heat capacity
– Planck distribution – Normal mode – Density of states in 1D and 3D – Debye model – Einstein
model – Thermal conductivity: Thermal resistivity – Umklapp processes – Imperfections.
Unit- III: Free Electron Fermi Gas and Energy Bands (15 Hours)

Free electrons – Energy levels in 1D – Effect of temperature on the Fermi-Dirac distribution –

Free electron gas in 3D – Heat Capacity of the electron gas Classical free electron theory –
Quantum free electron theory - Electrical and thermal conductivity – Motion in magnetic fields -
–Nearly free electron model – Bloch functions – Tight binding approximation - Kronig-Penney
model – electron in a periodic potential.

Unit- IV: Semiconductor Crystals, Fermi Surfaces and Metals (15 Hours)

Band gap – Equations of motion – Intrinsic carrier concentration – Impurity conductivity –

Thermoelectric effect – Construction of Fermi surfaces – Electron orbits, hole orbits and open
orbits – Calculation of energy bands – Tight binding method – Experimental methods in Fermi
surface studies – de Hass-van Alphen effect.

Unit- V: Imperfections in solids (15 Hours)

Point defect – Line defect or dislocations - Interfacial defect - Bulk or volume defect – Atomic
vibrations - Lattice vacancies– Diffusion – Colour centers –Shear strength of single crystals –
Dislocations – Burgers vectors – Stress fields of dislocations – Low-angle grain boundaries –
Dislocation densities – Dislocation multiplication – Slip.

B. TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY

1. Artificially layered structures:

https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9781475700930
2. Charge-density wave:
https://guava.physics.uiuc.edu/~nigel/courses/569/Essays_Fall2009/files/morales.pdf
3. Colloidal crystals:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00107518308227471?journalCode=tcph20
4. Ion-solid interactions:
https://physics.uwo.ca/~lgonchar/courses/p9826/Lecture9_Ion_RBS_Impl_partI.pdf

C. TEXT BOOKS

1. Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics 8e, John Wiley & Sons Inc., NJ, 2016
(reprinted)
2. S.L. Gupta and V. Kumar, Solid State Physics, K. Nath& Co., Meerut, 2013.

D. REFERENCE BOOKS

1. R.L. Singhal, Solid State Physics, KedarNath Ram Nath& Co., Meerut, 2012.
 2. Neil W. Ashcroft and N. David Mermin, Basic Solid State Physics, Brooks/Cole
Publishing Company, CA, 2014. (reprinted)
3. M. Ali Omar, Elementary Solid State Physics, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
Inc., USA, 2018. (reprinted)
4. J. S. Blakemore, Solid State Physics 2e, Cambridge University Press, UK, 2012.( Online
June)
5. A. Roy Chaudhuri, Basic Solid State Physics, Sarat Book House, Kolkatta, 2014.
6. M. A. Wahab, Solid State Physics: Structure and Properties of Materials, Narosa
Publishing House, New Delhi, 2015.
7. A. J. Dekker, Solid State Physics, Macmillan, 2000.

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest
Bloom’s
Unit/Section Course Content Learning Outcomes Taxonomic
levels of
Transaction

I Crystal Structures and X-ray Diffraction

1.1 Material matter and properties Recall the properties of K1

materials
Infer the periodical
1.2 Periodic arrays of atoms. K2
arrangement of atom

Lattice translation vectors Illustrates the vector

1.3 K2
Basis translation with basis

1.4 Crystal structure Identify the crystal structure K3

Primitive lattice cell
1.5 Types of lattice Classify types of lattice K4

1.6 2D, 3D lattices Identify the lattice type K3

1.7 X-ray Diffraction and determinationof Analysis crystal structure

crystal structure K4
Structure of NaCl, CsCl,
Hexagonal Close Packed (hcp)
1.8 structure
Determine the structure
Diamond, Cubic ZnS K5
1.9 Bragg’s law
Scattered Wave Amplitude Apply the law K3

1.10 Fourier analysis Analysis wave property K4

Real space and reciprocal space of Relate the real and reciprocal
1.11 K2
crystals space
Apply the condition for
1.12 Diffraction conditions K3
diffraction

1.13 Laue equations Constructing the zones K6

Brillouin zones
Structure factor of the bcc and fcc
1.14 lattice
Atomic form factor Identify the structure K3

II Crystal Vibrations and Thermal properties

Apply atomic crystals

vibrations K3
2.1 Vibrations of crystals with mono-
atomic basis Evaluate the pattern

2.2 Two atoms per primitive basis Evaluate the pattern K5

Determine elastic wave K5

2.3 Quantization of elastic waves quantization

2.4 Phonon momentum Identify types of scattering K3

Inelastic scattering by phonons
Examine the thermal property
2.5 Phonon heat capacity K4
of Phonon

Planck distribution Analysis energy

2.6
distribution K4

Normal mode Identify the mode & the

2.7 K3
Density of states in 1D and 3D density of states

Debye model Explain the distribution

2.8 K5
Einstein model model

Thermal conductivity: Classifies thermal

2.9 K4
Thermal resistivity conductivity & resistivity

Umklapp processes Analyze the type of

2.10 K4
Imperfections. imperfection
III Free Electron Fermi Gas and Energy Bands

3.1 Energy levels in 1D Construct the 1D energy level K6

Concludes the effect of

3.2 Effect of temperature on the Fermi- temperature on FD
Dirac distribution distribution K5

Apply & analyze free electron

3.3 Free electron gas in 3D K3
energy in 3D

Heat Capacity of the electron gas Classify heat & electrical

3.4 Electrical conductivity and Ohm's law conductivity of electron gas
Thermal conductivity of metals. using Ohm’s law
K4
Relates the motion &
3.5 Motion in magnetic fields K2
magnetic field

3.6 Nearly free electron model Apply the free electron model K3
Bloch functions
Exaplain the binding
3.7 Tight binding approximation K5
approximity
Concludes the potential
3.8 Kronig-Penney model K5
content of electron

3.9 Electron in a periodic potential. Determines periodic potential K5

IV Semiconductor Crystals, Fermi Surfaces and Metals

4.1 Band gap Illustrate the energy gap K2

Make use of equations of

4.2 Equations of motion K3
motion
Determines carrier
4.3 Intrinsic carrier concentration concentration & impurity K5
Impurity conductivity present
Identify the thermal effect for
4.4 Thermoelectric effects K3
electrical conductivity
Construction of Fermi surfaces Construction of Fermi
4.5 K6
surfaces
 Electron orbits, hole orbits and open Relates electron , hole & open
4.6 K2
orbits orbits
Estimates the energy band
4.7 Calculation of energy bands K5
gap

4.8 Tight binding method Explain the method K5

4.9 Experimental methods in Fermi surface Construction of Fermi surface K6

studies
4.10 DeHass-van Alphen effect Explain the effect K5

V Imperfections in solids

Types of imperfection and Lattice Classify different types of

5.1 K4
vacancies imperfection

Identify the type of

5.2 Diffusion And Colour centers K3
imperfection

5.3 Shear strength of single crystals Analyze the shear strength K4

Classify the types of

5.4 Dislocations K4
dislocations

5.5 Burgers vectors Identify vectors K4

Classifies the cause of

5.6 Stress fields of dislocations K4
dislocations
Determine the grain
5.7 Low-angle grain boundaries K5
boundaries
Examine the density
5.8 Dislocations densities K4
ofdislocations

Dislocation multiplication Distinguish of dislocation

5.9 K4
Slip. types
4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

PO PSO
P16PH
307 PS0 PS0 PS0 PSO
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9
1 2 3 4

CO1 L - M - H M - - - H - M H

CO2 - - M - L - - - - H - M L

CO3 M - H - - - M - L M M H -

CO4 M M H M L L M M L M M M M

CO5 - - M H - - - - - M - M -

CO6 H - H - - H L H - - L H M

L-Low M-Medium H-High

5. COURSE ASSESSMENT METHOD

Direct
1. Two continuous internal assessments Test, Closed Book.
2. Two Open Book Assignments
3. Unit Seminars and Quiz
4. Pre-Semester and End-Semester Examinations External Valuation
Indirect
1. Course end survey (Feedback)

Course Co-coordinator: Dr. D. J. S. Anand Karunakaran

 CORE -VIII: MICROPROCESSOR AND MICROCONTROLLER

SEMESTER: III CODE: P16PH308

CREDITS: 5 NO. OF HOURS/WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After successful completion of the course, students are able to:

CO. NO. Course Outcomes Level Unit Covered

Outline the architecture of Microprocessor INTEL

CO1
8086. K2 I

Interface Microprocessor 8086 with different

CO2 K2 II
peripherals using 8255

Apply how the different peripherals (8255, 8254

CO3 etc.) are interfaced with K3 III
Microprocessor.

Analyze the operation of Microprocessors &

CO4 K4 IV
Microcontrollers

Establish the data transfer information through serial

CO5 K5 V
& parallel ports.

CO6 Develop programs using 8051 K6 V

2. A. SYLLABUS

Unit- I: The 8086 Microprocessor (15 Hours)

Introduction to 8086 – Microprocessor architecture – Addressing modes - Instruction set and

assembler directives – Assembly language programming – Modular Programming - Linking
and Relocation - Stacks - Procedures – Macros – Interrupts and interrupt service routines – byte
and String Manipulation.
Unit- II: 8086 System Bus Structure (15 Hours)

8086 signals – Basic configurations – System bus timing –System design using 8086 –
IO programming – Introduction to Multiprogramming – System Bus Structure Multiprocessor
configurations – Coprocessor, Closely coupled and loosely Coupled configurations –
Introduction to advanced processors.

Unit- III: I/O Interfacing (8086) (15 Hours)

Memory Interfacing and I/O interfacing - D/A and A/D Interface - Timer – Interrupt controller
– DMA controller – Traffic Light control, LED display, Matrix Keyboard Interfacing .

Unit- IV: Microcontroller (8051) (15 Hours)

Introduction to Microcontroller – Comparison of Microcontrollers and Microprocessor –

overview of 8051– Pin description of 8051 – Registers – Program counters – ROM & RAM
space – Stack and PSW - Addressing modes – Instruction set.

Unit- V: On-Chip Peripherals of 8051 and Program (15 Hours)

Counters/Timers – Basics of serial communication – RS232 and MAX 232 IC connection –

Serial communication registers – Serial communication – Interrupts –addition – Multiplication –
Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion – Ascending and Descending order – Largest Number in an
array – LCD Interfacing, Temperature controller – Stepper motor.

B. TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY

1. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/microprocessor/microprocessor_8086_overview.htm
2. https://www.rcet.org.in/uploads/files/LectureNotes/ece/S6/EEC%208691-
MP%20MC/UNIT%202.pdf
3. http://my8086.blogspot.com/2019/03/programmers-model-of-8086.html
4. https://www.eit.edu.au/resources/types-and-applications-of-microcontrollers

C. TEXT BOOKS

1. Yu-Cheng Liu and Glenn A. Gibson, Microcomputer Systems: The 8086 / 8088 Family -
Architecture, Programming and Design 2e, Prentice Hall of India, 2007.
2. Mohamed Ali Mazidi, Janice GillispieMazidi and RolinMcKinlay, The 8051 Microcontroller
and Embedded Systems: Using Assembly and C 2e, Pearson Education, 2011.
3. P.S. Manoharan, Microprocessor & Microcontroller, Charulatha Publications, Chennai, 2015.

D. REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Doughlas V. Hall, Microprocessors and Interfacing, Programming and Hardware, TMH,

2012

E. WEBLINKS
1. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/microprocessor/microprocessor_8086_overview.htm
2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340163935_LECTURE_NINE_8086_MICRO
PROCESSOR_MEMORY_AND_IO_INTERFACING
3. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/microprocessor/microcontrollers_8051_architecture.htm

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES(SLO)

Highest
Bloom’s
Unit/Section Course Content Learning Outcomes Taxonomic
Level of
Transaction

I Introduction To 8086 Microprocessor

Introduction to 8086 Recall the evolution of

1.1 K1
Microprocessor
Explaining the architecture of
1.2 Microprocessor architecture– K2
8086
Classifying the addressing mode
1.3 Addressing modes K2
based on various input methods

Instruction set and assembler Analyze the functions of

1.4 instruction set to be utilized in K4
directives
program
Assembly language Develop ALP for various basic
1.5 K6
programming mathematical operations

Describe the usage of modular

1.6 Modular Programming K2
programming
 Linking and Relocation
Explain the process of linking
1.7 K2
and relocation

Stacks - Procedures – Macros Describing the role-play of

1.8 Stacks ,Procedures and Macros K2
–
–l

Interrupts and interrupt Explanation and usage of

1.9 various interrupts available in K2
service routines
8086

byte and String Manipulation. Performing byte and string

1.10 K3
manipulation operations

II 8086 SYSTEM BUS STRUCTURE

2.1 8086 signals Explaining the various signals K2

2.2 Basic configurations Sketch the basic configuration K2

Draw and explain the timing

2.3 System bus timing K2
diagram

Explaining the system designing

2.4 System design using 8086 K2
using 8086

2.5 IO programming Explain IO programming K2

State the advantages and
Introduction to
2.6 disadvantages of K1
Multiprogramming
multiprogramming
Describe the 8086 architecture
2.7 System Bus Structure K2
of bus structure
Discussing about the
2.8 Multiprocessor configurations multiprocessor configuration of K2
8086
Coprocessor, Closely coupled Distinguish between the Closely
2.9 and loosely Coupled coupled and loosely Coupled K2
configurations configurations

Introduction to advanced Give an account on Writing

2.10 some notes on advanced K1
processors.
processor
III I/O INTERFACING (8086)
 Memory Interfacing and I/O Explain 8255 PPI (K2 )and
3.1 K3
interfacing Develop control word (K3)

Draw and explain the block

diagram of D/A and A/D
3.2 D/A and A/D Interface K2
convertor to interface with
8086.(DAC0800,ADC0808)
Explain about Features,
applications, pin diagram, block
3.3 Timer diagram and operational modes K2
of 8254 and control word
format.
Explain bout Features,
applications , pin diagram, block
3.4 Interrupt controller K2
diagram and priority modes of
8259 A
Discuss the features and block
3.5 DMA controller K2
diagram of DMA 8257
Design Traffic light control by
3.6 Traffic Light control, K6
interfacing 8255 with 8086
Design LED display by
3.7 LED display interfacing seven segment K6
display with 8086

Matrix Keyboard Interface. Develop ALP for interfacing

3.8 4x4 Matrix Keyboard with 8086 K6
through 8255.
IV MICROCONTROLLER (8051)

Introduction to Recall the features of

4.1 K1
Microcontroller microcontroller
Comparison of
Compare microcontroller and
4.2 Microcontrollers and K2
microprocessor
Microprocessor
4.3 overview of 8051 Outline 8051 K2
Describe about various pins of
4.4 Pin description of 8051 K2
8051 diagram
Classify registers that are
4.5 Registers K2
available in 8051
4.6 Program counters Summarize about program K2
 counter
4.7 ROM & RAM space Describe about RAM and ROM K2
4.8 Stack and PSW Explain about stack and PSW K2
Explain about various
4.9 Addressing modes K2
addressing modes

Instruction set. Analyze the operation of

4.10 K4
instruction set.

V ON-CHIP PERIPHERALS OF 8051 AND PROGRAM

Explaining the functions of

5.1 Counters/Timers K2
counters and timers

Basics of serial Summarize the methods of serial

5.2 K2
communication communications
Describe pin configuration ,
5.3 RS232 and MAX 232 IC hand shaking signal and K2
connection connection with 8051

Serial communication Explain various registers like

5.4 K2
registers SBUF,SCON
Explain interrupt priority
5.5 Serial communication – ,triggering the interrupt by K2
Interrupts software
Programs
Addition,
Multiplication,
5.6 Develop ALP programs using
Decimal to Hexadecimal K3
Conversion, 8051 to perform the operations
Largest Number in an array,
Ascending and Descending
order,
LCD Interfacing, Develop ALP programs using
5.7 Temperature controller, K6
8051 to perform the operations
Stepper motor.
 4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

PO PSO
P16PH308
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4

CO1 H M L - L L - H - H H M L

CO2 M H L H M H L - M H H M L

CO3 L L H L M H H - - H H L M

CO4 M M H H L M M L H H H H H

CO5 M M M H H H H - - H H H H

CO6 L L M M H H H H H H H H H

L-Low M-Moderate H-High

5. COURSEASSESSMENTMETHODS
Direct
1. Continuous Internal Assessment Tests I & II
2. Model Exam
3. Open book test, Assignment, Quiz, Seminar, Group Presentation, Poster preparation,
Problem solving etc.
4. End Semester Examination

Indirect

1.Course-endsurvey

Course Co-coordinator: Mrs. A. Anitha

 ELECTIVE-IV: NUCLEAR PHYSICS

SEMESTER: III CODE: P19PH3:4

CREDITS: 5 NO. OF HOURS/WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After successful completion of the course, students are able to:

CO. Unit
Course Outcomes Level
NO. Covered

Explain the constituents and stability of nucleus, nuclear models

CO1 K2 I
and nuclear forces.

Evaluate the energy released during nuclear fission and fusion

CO2 reactions and study the construction of nuclear reactors. K5 II

CO3 Explain the theory and applications of various radioactive decays. K5 III

CO4 Categorize various principle of particle detector. K4 III

CO5 Classify the nuclear reaction and account for its energetics. K4 IV

Analyze the elementary constituents of a nucleon based on

CO6 K4 V
several theories and laws of conservation.

2. A. SYLLABUS

Unit- I: Nuclear Structure (12 Hours)

Basic nuclear properties: size, shape, charge distribution, mass, spin, parity and magnetic
moment – Binding energy – Semi empirical mass formula – Nuclear shell model – Liquid drop
model – optical model – collective model. Nuclear force – Exchange force – Yukawa’s meson
theory – Ground state of deuteron – Scattering ideas – Low energy n–p scattering: phase shift,
scattering length – spin dependence and charge independence of nuclear forces
Unit- II: Nuclear Fission And Fusion (12Hours)
Characteristics of fission – Mass and energy distribution of nuclear fragments – Nuclear chain
reaction – Four factor formula – Bohr Wheeler’s theory – Atom bomb - Fission reactor – power
and breeder reactors – Fusion processes – Solar fusion – controlled thermonuclear reactions –
stellar energy – evolution and life cycle of a star.

Unit- III: Radioactive Decays (12Hours)

Alpha decay – Gamow’s theory – Geiger-Nuttal law – Neutrino hypothesis – Fermi’s theory of
beta decay – Non–conservation of parity in beta decay – Gamma decay – Internal Conversion –
Nuclear isomerism – Basic principles of particle detectors – Ionization chamber – Proportional
counter – Geiger–Muller Counter – BF 3 counter – Scintillation Counter – Solid state detector –
junction diode detectors – nuclear radiation hazards – safe limits – disposal of nuclear wastes.

Unit- IV: Nuclear Reaction (12Hours)

Types of Nuclear reactions - Energetics of reactions – Q equation – Nuclear reaction cross
section – Partial wave analysis – Level width – Compound nucleus model – Breit-Wigner one
level formula – Direct reactions – Theory of Stripping and pick-up reactions

Unit- V: Elementary Particles (12Hours)

Types of interactions and classification of elementary particles – Quantum numbers (charge,
spin, parity, isospin, strangeness, hypercharge) – Gell-Mann-Nishijima formula – Baryons –
Leptons – Invariance principle and symmetries – Invariance under charge, parity, time reversal
(CPT) – CP violation in neutral K-meson decay – Quark model – SU(2) and SU(3) symmetry –
Types of quarks and their quantum numbers – Gell-Mann and Okubo mass formula.

B. TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY

1. Alpha Particles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPRFF-eCGT8
2. Exotic Nuclei
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfh9bURKcJk
3. Atomic Nucleus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ5FfYMTql4
4. Symmetry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYGxNucvfR4
C. TEXT BOOK

1. D.C Tayal, Nuclear physics, Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi, 2011.
2. S.N. Ghoshal, Nuclear Physics, S. Chand and Co., New Delhi, 2003.
3. V. Devanathan, Nuclear Physics, Narosa publishing house, New Delhi, 2008

D. REFERENCE BOOKS
1. R.R. Roy and B.P. Nigam, Nuclear Physics theory and experiment, New Age
International, NewDelhi,1991.
2. ArtherBeiser, Concepts of Modern Physics, 5th Edition, Mc.Graw Hill, Inc. New York,
1995.

E. WEBLINKS
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/103/115103101/
2. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ph26/preview

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest
Blooms
Unit/Se
Course Content Learning Outcomes Taxonomic
ction
Level of
Transaction
I Nuclear Structure
Basic nuclear properties: size, shape, Account for the stability of the
1.1 charge distribution, mass, spin, nucleus based on magic K4
parity and magnetic moment numbers.

Binding energy, Semi empirical Analyze the various constituent

mass formula energies in accounting for the
1.2 K4
total Binding energy of a
nucleus.

Nuclear shell model, Liquid drop

Explain various models for
1.3 model, optical model, collective K5
nucleus.
model

Explain characteristics of
K2
Nuclear force nuclear forces
1.4

Derive the bounded state of

Properties of Deuteron deuteron K5
1.5
 Justify why deuteron does not
exist in excited state K5

Explain n-p scattering based on

partial wave analysis. K5
1.4 Scattering ideas
Discuss nuclear scattering phase
shift with energy. K6

II Nuclear Fission and Fusion

Summarize the characteristics of

2.1 Characteristics of fission K2
nuclear fission
Evaluate the mass and energy
Mass and energy distribution of
2.2 distribution between nuclear K5
nuclear fragments.
fragments during fission

Analyze the conditions for K4

nuclear fission reaction.
2.3 Nuclear chain reaction
Explain the nuclear chain
K2
reaction
Derive four factors formula for
K5
2.4 Four factor formula. nuclear chain reaction

Elaborate on Bohr Wheeler’s

2.5 Bohr Wheeler’s theory Theory to find address nuclear K6
fission.

Explain the principle behind

K2
Atom Bomb
2.6 Atom bomb
Explain the working of atom
bomb by using nuclear fission K5
process
State the applications of nuclear
fission.
K2
Fission reactor – power and breeder Explain the fission process in
reactors Breeder and Power Reactors. K2
2.6
Address the role of nuclear
K3
fission in power production.

2.7 Fusion processes Outline the nuclear fusion K2

process.
 Analyse the source of solar
energy on the basis of nuclear
2.8 Solar fusion K4
reaction.

Explain how nuclear fusion

reactions can be realized at the
K2
laboratory scale
2.9 Controlled thermonuclear reactions
Elaborate on controlled
thermonuclear reactions K6

Outline the life cycle and

Stellar energy – evolution and life
2.10 evolution of the star K2
cycle of a star

III Nuclear Disintegration

Classify alpha, Beta and gamma

K4
particles

Analyse how tunnel effect is

Alpha decay – Gamow’s theory, applied on Gamow’s theory
3.1 K4
Geiger-Nuttal law using Alpha decay
Explain Geiger-Nuttal law
K2
Evaluate an expression for decay
probability according to
K5
Gamow’s theory.

Assess the controversies in beta

decay. K5

Explain Neutrino hypothesis

3.2 K2
Neutrino hypothesis, Fermi’s theory
of beta decay. Account for the role of neutrino
according to Fermi’s theory of
K4
beta decay.

Non–conservation of parity in beta

Justify parity is not conserved in
decay K5
beta decay.
3.3

Gamma decay, Internal Conversion, Outline the process of gamma

3.4 K2
Nuclear isomerism decay and nuclear isomerism
 Summarise the principles of
3.5 Basic principles of particle detectors K2
particle detectors

Explain the principles of Geiger–

K4
Ionization chamber, Proportional Muller Counter
3.6 counter, Geiger–Muller Counter, Analyse the merits and Demerits
BF 3 counter, Scintillation Counter of BF 3 counter and Scintillation K4
Counter

Analyze a simple detector

Solid state detector – junction diode
3.5 systems for identifying nuclear K4
detectors
radiation.

Nuclear radiation hazards, safe Discuss nuclear radiation

3.6 K2
limits hazards and safe limits

Measures for the disposal of

3.7 Disposal of nuclear wastes K5
nuclear waste

IV Nuclear Reactions

Classify the types of nuclear

4.1 Types of Nuclear reactions K2
reactions

Derive Q equation and interpret

4.2 Energetics of reactions, Q equation K5
the reaction based on Q value

Explain nuclear reaction cross

4.3 Nuclear reaction cross section K2
section

Deduce total cross section of

4.4 Partial wave analysis K5
nucleus by partial wave analysis.
Outline on level width in nuclear
4.5 Level width reaction K2

Explain the formation of

4.6 Compound nucleus model compound nucleus model K2

Estimate energy level of

Compound nucleus by Breit-
4.7 Breit-Wigner one level formula. K5
Wigner one level formula.

Direct reactions Explain direct reactions

K2
4.8 Theory of Stripping and Pick-up
reactions. Distinguish stripping and pickup K4
 reactions

V Elementary Particles

Summarize the types of

5.1 Types of interactions K2
interactions
Classification of elementary
particles – Quantum numbers Classify the elementary particles
5.2 K4
(charge, spin, parity, isospin, according to quantum numbers.
strangeness, hypercharge)
Explain the critical condition of
5.3 Gell-Mann-Nishijima formula the electromagnetic field modes
K2
around a hadron.

Distinguish Baryons and

Baryons, Leptons, Invariance
5.4 Leptons using invariance K4
principle and symmetry
principles.

Justify that all interactions

should be invariant under the
Invariance under charge, parity, time K5
5.5 combined application of charge
reversal (CPT)
conjugation parity and time
reversal in any order.
CP violation in neutral K-meson Explain the violation of CP
5.6 K2
decay symmetry.
Classify hadrons in terms of
5.7 Quark model K4
their valence quarks.
Explain symmetries which
5.8 SU(2) and SU(3) symmetry. accounts for the spin and K2
interactions of quarks.

Describe quark and antiquark K2

Types of quarks and their quantum
5.9
numbers Determine quantum numbers
K5
from quark composition.
Explain the sum rule for the
masses of hadrons within a
5.10 Gell-Mann and Okubo mass formula K2
specific multiplet.
 4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO& CO)

PO PSO
P16PH
3:1 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4
CO1 L L L L L - - - M L M H -
CO2 H M M L M - L - M L - -
CO3 M M H H H H - M - M H M L
CO4 H H L M H H M - - H L M -
CO5 H - H H M H M - H L M H H
CO6 - L M M L L H H M H L H M

L-Low M-Moderate H-High

5. COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS
Direct
1. Continuous Assessment Test (Model Exams) I, II
2. Openbooktest; Cooperative learning report, Assignment, Seminar, Group Presentation,
Project report, Poster preparation, Problem solving etc.
3. End Semester Examination

Indirect

1.Course-endsurvey

Course Co-coordinator: Mr. A. Veera Pandian

 QUANTUM MECHANICS – II

SEMESTER: III CODE: P16PH309

CREDITS: 5 NO. OF HOURS / WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After successful completion of the course, students are able to:

Unit
CO. NO. COURSE OUTCOMES Level
Covered

Outline the notion, Dirac, ket-bra vectors, Hilbert space

CO1 K2 I
and representation of operators

Interpret the three pictures of quantum mechanics and

CO2 analyze to Linear harmonic oscillator using Heisenberg K5 I
pictures

Deduce the eigenvalue spectrum for total angular

CO3 momentum and to determine the Clebsch Gordon (CG) K5 II
Co–efficients

CO4 Formulate the quantum theory of identical particles K5 III

Justify the need for relativistic quantum theory and apply

CO5 K5 IV
it to Klein-Gordan and Dirac equations.

Develop the second quantization procedure for quantum

CO6 K6 V
fields
2. A. SYLLABUS

Unit- I: Matrix Formulation (15 Hours)

The Hilbert space – Dirac's Bra and Ket vectors – Matrix representation – Representation of
state vectors and operators – Hermitian operators and their properties – space and time
displacements – The Schrödinger, Heisenberg and interaction pictures – Matrix theory of Linear
harmonic oscillator.

Unit- II: Angular Momentum (15 Hours)

The Eigenvalue spectrum of J2 and J z – matrix representation of J – Spin angular momentum –

Pauli’s spin matrices – spin or wavefunctions (S = ½ and 1) – Addition of angular momentum -
Clebsch Gordon (CG) Co–efficients – Recursion relation of CG Co–efficient - Calculation of
CG Co–efficients for J 1 =1/2 and J 2 =1/2.

Unit- III: Identical Particles and Spin (15 Hours)

System of identical particles - Distinguishability of identical particles – symmetric and

antisymmetric wave functions –- Exchange degeneracy – Pauli’s exclusion principle - relation
between spin and statistics.
Many electron system – Central field approximation – Thomas Fermi statistical model –
Hartee’sself consistent field.

Unit- IV: Relativistic Wave Mechanics (15 Hours)

Klein-Gordon (KG) equation – free particle – KG equation in the presence of Electromagnetic

field – The Dirac equation – Probability density and current densities – Dirac matrices – Plane
wave solutions – Spin of Dirac particles – Negative energy states - Dirac's equation for a central
field – Spin angular momentum – Spin orbit coupling.

Unit- V: Quantization of Fields (15 Hours)

Lagrangian formulation of classical field: Euler – Lagrange equations – Hamilton’s formulation
– Poisson brackets – Quantum field: Second quantization – the Klein-Gordon field – Non-
relativistic Schrödinger field – Dirac field.
B. TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY
1. Dirac Delta function, representation in the continuous basis, P. M. Mathews and K.
Venkatesan, A Text Book of Quantum Mechanics 2e, Tata McGrawHill, New Delhi, 2010.
2.SO (3), SO (2) and Euler Rotations inn Quantum Mechanics, Modern Quantum Mechanics, J.J.
Sakurai, JIM Napolitano Addison Wesley New York 2011.
3. Spin correlation measurements and Bell’s Inequality, Modern Quantum Mechanics, Sakurai,
JIM Napolitano Addison Wesley New York 2011.
4. Quantum Entanglement, Basis of Quantum Computing, Quantum Mechanics, A.I.M. Rae,
JIM Napolitano CRC Press New York 2016, Quantum Mechanics, L. Schiff, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi, 2010.
C. TEXT BOOKS

1. P. M. Mathews and K. Venkatesan, A Text Book of Quantum Mechanics 2e, Tata

McGrawHill, New Delhi, 2010.
2. L. Schiff, Quantum Mechanics 3e, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2010.
3. V. K. Thankappan, Quantum Mechanics 2e, Wiley–Eastern, New Delhi, 2003.
4. Amitabha Lahiri and P.B. Pal, A First Book of Quantum Field Theory, Narosa Book
Distributors Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2005.

D. REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Richard L. Liboff, Introductory Quantum Mechanics, (4th Edition) Addison Wesley, New
York, 2003.
2. Jasprit Singh, Quantum Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications to Technology, John
Wiley, New York, 2004.
3. AmitGoswami, Quantum Mechanics 2e, Waveland Press, 2003.
4. V. Devanathan, Quantum Mechanics, Narosa Publishing House, 2005.
5. S. Rajasekar and R. Velusamy, Advanced Topics in Quantum Mechanics, CRC Press, 2015.

E. WEBLINKS:

1. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/
2. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-05-quantum-physics-ii-fall-2013/
3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest Bloom’s
Unit/
Course Content Learning Outcomes Taxonomic level
Section
of transaction

I Matrix Formulation

The Hilbert space Recall the vector spaces.

1.1 K1
Study inner product space

Dirac's Bra and Ket vectors Description of Dirac's Bra

1.2 K2
vectors
Formulate the matrix
Representation of state vectors and
1.3 representation of State vector K2
operators
and operators

Hermitian operators and their Outline the Properties of

1.4 properties Hermitian operators K2

Construct the unitary operator

1.5 Space and Time displacements for and space Time and K3
displacements
The Schrödinger pictures Interpret the Schrödinger
1.6 K5
pictures
Heisenberg pictures Interpret the Heisenberg
1.7 K5
pictures
Interaction pictures Interpret the Interaction
1.8 K5
pictures
Apply the matrix theory to
Matrix theory of Linear harmonic
1.9 analyse the quantum Linear K5
oscillator
harmonic oscillator
II Angular Momentum

Solve the eigen value problem

2.1 The Eigenvalue spectrum of J2 and J z for total angular momentum K3
operator

Deduce the Matrix

2.2 Matrix representation of J representation of total angular K5
momentum

Derive the matrix for spin

2.3 Spin angular momentum K5
angular momentum operator

Construct the spin or wave

2.4 Pauli’s spin matrices K2
function
2.5 spinorwavefunctions (S = ½ and 1)

2.6 Addition of angular momentum

Formulation of additional
K5
2.7 Clebsch Gordon (CG) Co–efficients angular momentum

2.8 Recursion relation of CG Co–efficient

Calculation of CG Co–efficients for Determine CG Co–efficients

2.9 K5
J 1 =1/2 and J 2 =1/2 for J 1 =1/2 and J 2 =1/2

III Identical Particles and Spin

Formulation of identical
3.1 System of identical particles K5
particle
Distinguishability of identical Explain the concepts of
3.2 K2
particles distinguishability
symmetric and antisymmetric wave Construct symmetric and
3.3 K5
functions antisymmetric wave functions
Establish Connection between
3.4 Relation between spin and statistics K5
spin and statistics
Outline the Exchange
3.5 Exchange degeneracy K1
degeneracy of it particle
Pauli’s exclusion principle. Explain the Pauli’s exclusion
3.6 K3
principle.
Summarise Central field
3.7 Central field approximation K2
approximation
Apply Thomas Fermi
3.8 Thomas Fermi statistical model statistical model to study K4
many electron system
Analyse many electron
3.9 Hartee’s self-consistent field systems using Hartee’s self- K4
consistent field theory

IV Relativistic Wave Mechanics

Klein-Gordon (KG) equation Free Derive Klein-Gordon (KG)

4.1 K2
particle equation Free particle
KG equation in the presence of
4.2 Solve KG equation K3
Electromagnetic field

4.3 The Dirac equation Deduce Dirac Hamiltonian K5

Probability density and current ObtainProbability density and

4.4 K2
densities current densities
 Construct the Dirac matrices
4.5 Dirac matrices K5
and study its properties
4.6 Plane wave solutions Solve Dirac equation K3
Describes Spin of Dirac
4.7 Spin of Dirac particles K2
particles
Explain negative energy
4.8 Negative energy states K5
states.
Discuss the influence of
4.9 Dirac's equation for a central field central field in Dirac's K5
equations in a
Analyze the momentum of
4.10 Spin angular momentum Relativistic particle in the K4
presence of magnetic field
Explain the spin orbit
4.11 Spin orbit coupling. interaction in the presence of K2
a central potential.

V Quantization of Fields

Derive Euler Lagrange

5.1 Lagrange equations K3
equations for a classical

Hamilton’s formulation Develop Hamilton’s

5.2 K3
formulation for classical field
Poisson brackets Outline the Poisson bracket
5.3 K2
study for the Classical field
Quantum field: Second quantization Description of Second
5.4 K2
quantization
Develop the second
5.5 The Klein-Gordon field Quantization procedure K6
toKlein-Gordon field
Elaborate the quantization of
5.6 Non-relativistic Schrödinger field Non-relativistic Schrödinger K6
equation
Dirac field. Formulate the quantum theory
5.7 K6
for Dirac field
4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

P16PH PO PSO
409 P P P P P P P P P PS PS PS PS
O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8 O9 O O O O
1 2 3 4
CO1 H M L L H L M L L M L L M

CO2 H M L L H L M L L H L L M

CO3 H H L L H L M L L H L L H

CO4 H M L L M L M L L H L L M

CO5 H M M L H L M L L H L L L

CO6 M H M M H L M L L M L L H

L – Low, M – Medium, H-High

5.COURSEASSESSMENTMETHODS
DIRECT

1. Continuous Assessment Test I & II

2. Open book test; Cooperative learning report, Assignment; Journal paper review, Group
Presentation, Project report, Poster preparation, Prototype or Product Demonstration etc.
(as applicable)
3. End Semester Examination

INDIRECT

1. Course-end survey
Course Co-ordinator: Mr. V. Antony Raj
 CORE COURSE X: SOLID STATE PHYSICS – II
SEMESTER: IV COURSE CODE: P16PH410
CREDITS: 5 HOURS/WEEK : 5
1. Course Outcomes (CO)
After the successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

CO. Unit
Course Outcomes Level
NO. Covered
Explain the fundamental theories to explain the behavior of
CO1 K2 I
dielectric and ferroelectric materials
Explain the properties, theories and applications of
CO2 K2 IV
superconductors
Apply the band structure theory to study the optical behavior of
CO3 K3 V
conductors, semiconductors and insulators
Interpret the phase changes and related properties in magnetic,
CO4 K5 I, II & IV
ferroelectric and superconducting materials

Assess the temperature dependent spontaneous magnetization and

CO5 dispersion relations of magnons in ferromagnetic and K5 III
antiferromagnetic materials
Analyze the origin for non-linear optical properties of materials
CO6 K4 V
based on crystal symmetry

2. A. SYLLABUS

Unit- I: Dielectrics and Ferroelectrics (15 hours)

Macroscopic electric field – Local electric field in an atom – Dielectric constant and
polarizability – ClausiusMossotti equation – Response and relaxation phenomenon – Ferro
elastic crystals Polarization catastrophe – Landau theory of phase transition – Ferroelectric
domains – Antiferroelectricity – Piezo electricity – crystal elasticity – Pyroelectricity.
Unit- II: Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism (15 hours)
Langevin’s diamagnetism theory – quantum theory of diamagnetism –
Langevin’sparamagnetism theory – quantum theory of Paramagnetism – Weiss theory – Hund’s
rule – Iron earth ions – Rare earth ions – crystal field splitting – cooling by isentropic
demagnetization – paramagnetic susceptibility of conduction electrons – Kondo effect.
Unit- III: Ferromagnetism, Antiferromagnetism and Ferrimagnetism (15 hours)
Ferromagnetism – Curie point - Weiss theory of ferromagnetism – Temperature dependance of
saturation magnetization – Hysteresis and ferromagnetic domain – Antiferromagnetism –
Molecular field theory of antiferromgnetism - Susceptibility of antiferromagnetism below the
Neel temperature – Ferrimagnetism – Magnons – Ferromagnetic magnons - Antiferromagnetic
Magnons – Introduction to Magnetoresistance (GMR,CMR).

Unit- IV: Superconductivity (15 hours)

Occurrence of Superconductivity – properties- Meissner Effect – Energy gap – Isotope effect –
Thermodynamics of superconducting transition – Type I & Type II Superconductors – Vortex
state – London equation – BCS theory – Coherence Length – Flux quantization in a ring – single
particle tunneling – Josephson Superconductor tunneling, AC and DC effect – Application of
Superconductors – Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) – Development of
High Tc Superconductors.

Unit- V: Optical Properties of Materials (15 hours)

Optical absorption in metals, semiconductors and insulators – Band to band absorption -
Luminescence – types – Photoluminescence: Activators – Materials - Excitation and emission
spectra – Measurement system – Photoconductivity – Nonlinear polarization – Non-centro
symmetric materials and second harmonic generation.

B. TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY

1. Impedance spectroscopy in dielectrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5BC2_NvLaA
2. Spintronics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N72g0CcKT3Y
3. Magnetic levitation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDvH76Cj-UY
4. Z-scan technique
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMhNLLIYb5w

C. TEXT BOOKS
1. C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2013.
2. S. Gupta and V. Kumar, Solid State Physics, IX Edition, K Nath and Co, Meerut, 2017.
3. S. O. Pillai, Solid State Physics. New Age International (p) Limited, India, 2010.
4. Robert W. Boyd, Nonlinear Optics, Elsevier Science & Technology, 2008.
D. REFERENCE BOOKS
1. M. Ali Omar, Elementary Solid state physics: Principle and applications, Pearson Education
Asia, 2002.
2. S.L. Kakani and C. Hemarajani, Solid State Physics, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi,
1990.
3. Franc C. Grum and K.D. Mielenz, Measurement of Photoluminescence, Academic Press,
1982.
4. Geoffrey. New, Introduction to Nonlinear Optics, Cambridge University Press, 2011.
5. B.B Laud, Lasers and Non-linear Optics, New Age International Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi 2011.
6. V. Raghavan, Materials Science & Engineering, Prentice Hall, India, 2007.

E. WEB LINKS
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/103/115103039/
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/104/115104109/

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Unit/ Highest Bloom’s
TaxonomicLevel
Section Course Content Learning Outcomes
of Transaction

I Dielectrics and Ferroelectrics

Define the basic concepts of
polarization, dielectric constant K1
1.1 Macroscopic electric field
Explain macroscopic electric K2
field

Evaluation of local field in an

1.2 Local electric field in an atom, K5
atom for cubic structured
dielectric material
Dielectric constant and Outline the experimental
1.3 determination of dielectric K2
polarizability. constant of materials

1.4 Classius -Mosotti equation Inspect the relationship between

dielectric constant of an insulator K4
 and the polarisability of atoms

1.5 Response and relaxation Explain the anomalous dispersion K2

phenomenon of dielectric materials for
different frequencies
1.6 Ferro elastic crystals Outline the properties of K2
ferroelastic crystals
1.7 Polarization catastrophe Apply the concept of anharmonic K3
restoring forces to explain
polarization catastrophe
1.8 Landau theory of phase Classify the order of phase K4
transition transition in ferroelectrics
Deduce the relation for phase K5
transition of ferroelectric crystals
based on Latent heat, Gibb’s Free
energy
1.9 Ferroelectric domains – Illustrate ferroelectric domains
AntiferroelectricityPiezo and antiferroelectricity K2
electricity crystal
elasticity Pyroelectricity Apply crystal symmetry
operations to differentiate pyro K3
and piezoelectric materials
II Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism

2.1 Langevin’s theory of Recall the basic ideas of magnetic

diamagnetism moment, susceptibility and Bohr
magneton K1
Evaluate and prove that magnetic
susceptibility of diamagnetic
materials is independent of K5
temperature based on Langevin’s
classical theory
2.2 Quantum theory of Apply Larmor theorem and
diamagnetism quantum theory to explain the K3
susceptibility of diamagnets
2.3 Langevin’s theory of Examine magnetic susceptibility
paramagnetism of paramagnetic materials is
K4
dependent on temperature based
on Langevin’s classical theory
2.4 Quantum theory of Estimate the susceptibility of
paramagnetism paramagnetic materials using K5
quantum theory for low and high
 temperature

2.5 Weiss theory of paramagnetism Interpret the local molecular field

and determine Langevin’s and
Brillouin function to explain the K5
temperature dependent
paramagnetic susceptibility
2.6 Hund’s rule Explain the steps to estimate the
values of J in the light of Hund’s K2
rule
2.7 Rare earth ions Assess the magnetic moment and K2
account for the validation in rare
earth ions
2.8 Iron earth ions Justify the quenching of orbital K5
angular momentum in iron group
ions
2.9 Crystal field splitting Explain crystal field splitting K5

Apply crystal field splitting and

quenching of angular momentum
to explain paramagnetism in iron
group salts
Paramagnetic susceptibility of Apply quantum theory to explain K3
2.10 conduction electrons paramagnetism of conduction
electrons above the Fermi level
2.11 Cooling by isentropic Analyze the thermodynamics of K4
demagnetization isentropic demagnetization in
materials to achieve temperatures
less than 1 mK
2.12 Kondo effect Explain the Kondo effect
Interpret the reason for ρ min at K5
low temperature upon doping of
magnetic impurities
III Ferromagnetism, Antiferromagnetism and Ferrimagnetism
3.1 Ferromagnetism and Curie Point Define curie point and Explain K1
spontaneous magnetization
3.2 Weiss theory -Temperature Analyze the temperature K4
dependence on saturation dependent saturation
magnetization on the basis of
magnetization of Weiss theory
ferromagnetism
3.3 Hysteresis and ferromagnetic Explain Hysteresis K2
domain Define retentivity and coercivity
Classify the ferromagnetic
materials on the basis of
hysteresis loss
Sketch the domain structure of
ferromagnetic materials and
illustrate B-H loop
3.4 Antiferromagnetism, Interpret the susceptibility of K5
Molecular field theory of antiferromagnetic magnetic
antiferromagnetism - materials using molecular field
Susceptibility of theory
antiferromagnetism

3.5 Ferrimagnetism Explain Ferrimagnetism K1

3.6 Magnons: Ferromagnetic Derive the dispersion relations of K4
magnons and magnons in ferromagnetic and
Antiferromagnetic magnons antiferromagnetic materials
3.7 Introduction to magnetoresistance Explain GMR and CMR K2
(GMR , CMR)

IV Superconductivity
4.1 Occurrence of Superconductivity Recall the history of K1
superconductors.
4.2 Properties Explain critical current and K2
critical magnetic field.
Mention the ways to destroy the
superconducting state.
4.3 Meissner effect Explain Meissner effect K2
Illustrate the Meissner effect with
an experiment
4.4 Type-I and Type-II Categorize different types of K4
superconductors superconductors based on critical
Vortex state fields

4.5 Energy gap and Isotope effect Outline Energy gap and Isotope K2
effect in superconductors
4.6 Thermodynamics of Analyze the variation of K4
superconducting transition thermodynamic parameters upon
superconductor phase transition
4.7 London equations Explain normal and K5
 superconducting electrons
Derive London Equations and
discuss its drawbacks
Discuss the electrodynamics of
superconducting transition
Deduce an expression for
penetration depth applying
London equations
4.8 BCS theory – coherence length Explain Cooper pairs and K5
coherence length

Justify the role of phonons in the

creation of Cooper pairs

Inspect the formation of Cooper

pairs according to BCS theory
4.9 Flux quantization in a ring Illustrate the flux quantization in K2
a superconducting ring is the sum
of external and internal field
4.10 Single particle tunneling Explain single particle tunneling K2
effect across a junction
4.11 Josephson Superconductor K4
tunneling - AC effect Estimate the frequency of
alternating current developed for
a d.c potential drop across the
junction
4.12 Josephson Superconductor
tunneling - DC effect Analyze the current of
superconducting pairs across the K4
junction depends on the phase
difference in DC josephson effect
4.13 Superconducting quantum Apply Josephson effect to K3
interface device (SQUID) construct superconducting
quantum interface device
(SQUID)
4.14 Development of High T c Classify the superconductors K4
Superconductors based on critical temperature
Analyze the newly reported
compounds with high Tc values

V Optical Properties of materials

5.1 Optical absorption in metals, Illustrate the interaction of light K2
semiconductors and insulators
 with solids.

5.2 Band to Band absorption Interpret the different band to K3

band absorption in
semiconductors
Luminescence- Types Classify the types of K2
5.3
luminescence in solids
Photoluminescence Explain Photoluminescence

5.4 Analyze the origin of excitation K4

and emission in
photoluminescence spectra
Activators Explain the role of activators in
5.5 enhancing the luminescent
K2
property of solids
Photoluminescence Explain the construction and K2
Measurement system working of the
5.6
photoluminescence measurement
system
5.7 Excitation and Emission spectra Apply band theory and Fermi
Golden rule to study emission K3
and excitation spectra in solids
5.8 Photoconductivity Explain photoconduction process K2
in insulators

Non linear polarization Outline the process in Nonlinear K2

optical crystals
5.9 Classify non-linear optically
Non-centrosymmetric materials
active materials on the basis of
symmetry
5.10 Second Harmonic Generation Analyze the optical harmonic K4
generation of nonlinear crystals
Compare the functionality of
different nonlinear crystals
exhibiting second harmonic
generation for various
applications
 4. MAPPING SCHEME ( PO, PSO & CO)

PO PSO
P16PH41
0 PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO
PO 1 PO 3 PO 8 PSO 1
2 4 5 6 7 9 2 3 4
CO 1 M M H H L H H L L H M M M
CO 2 H M M L L L M L L H M L M
CO 3 H M M L L M M L L H L M L
CO 4 H L L L M H H L L H M M M
CO 5 M M M L M L L L L H M L L
CO 6 L L L L L L L L L H L L M

L-Low, M-Moderate, H-High

5. COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS

Direct
1. Continuous Assessment Test (Internal Exams) I,II
2. Open book test; Assignment, Seminar, Problem solving etc.
3. End Semester Examination

Indirect

1. Course-end survey

Course Co-ordinator: Dr. R. Venkatesh

 ELECTIVE V: CRYSTAL GROWTH, THINFILMS AND NANOSCIENCE
SEMESTER: V CODE: P19PH4: 5

CREDITS: 4 NO. OF HOURS/WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After the successful completion of this course the students will be able to

CO.
Course Outcomes Level Unit Covered
NO.
CO1 Summarize the theory of nucleation and crystal
K2 I
growth.
CO2 Explain thermodynamics and kinetics of thin film
K2 I
deposition process

CO3 Classify the different crystal growth techniques and K4 II

outline their principles.
CO4 Contrast different thin film coating techniques. K4 III

CO5 Infer the advantages and disadvantages of various K4 IV

synthesis techniques for nanomaterials.

CO6 Evaluate the physical parameters from various K5 V

characterization techniques.

2. A. SYLLABUS

Unit- I: Basics of Crystal Growth and Thin Film (15 Hours)

Nucleation – Different kinds of nucleation – Formation of crystal nucleus – Energy formation of

a nucleus – Classical theory of nucleation - Gibbs Thomson equations for vapour and solution-
spherical and cylindrical nucleus – Thin films –Thermodynamics of nucleation - Growth
kinetics of Thin film – Crystal growth process in thin films - Epitaxial growth of thin films
(basic concept only)

Unit- II: Crystal Growth Techniques (15 Hours)

Classification of crystal growth methods -Growth from low temperature solutions: Meir’s
solubility diagram – Growth by restricted evaporation of solvent, slow cooling of solution and
temperature gradient methods - Basics of melt growth – Czochralski pulling method – Vernueil
flame fusion method – Hydrothermal growth method. Growth by chemical vapour transport
reaction: Transporting agents, Sealed capsule method, Open flow systems.

Unit- III: Thin Film Preparation Techniques (15 Hours)

Thin films – Introduction to vacuum technology – Deposition techniques - Physical methods –

Resistance heating – Electron beam method - Sputtering – Reactive sputtering – RF sputtering -
DC planar magnetron sputtering - Pulsed laser deposition – Chemical methods – Chemical bath
deposition – Electrodeposition – Electro plating and Electroless plating – Deposition
mechanisms - Spin and Dip coating –Spray pyrolysis deposition

Unit- IV: Synthesis of Nanomaterials (15 Hours)

Top-Down Approach, Grinding, Ball Milling, Melt mixing, Photolithography. Bottom-Up

Approach, Wet Chemical Synthesis Methods, Micro emulsion Approach, Synthesis of metal &
semiconductor nano particles by colloidal route, Langmuir-Blodgett method, Sol Gel Methods,
Microwave and Atomization, Gas phase Production Methods: Chemical Vapour Depositions.

Unit- V: Characterization Techniques (15 Hours)

Characterization using X-ray powder method - Single Crystal methods -Spectroscopic methods:
FTIR, Raman, SEM, EDAX, U.V. Visible - Band gap energy calculation. Thermal properties:
Thermogrametric analysis (TGA), Differential thermogram (DTA) and Differential Scanning
Calorimetry (DSC) – Vicker micro hardness - Thin Film thickness measurement – Microbalance
method – Optical interference method, Four probe method to determine film resistivity- Hall
effect.

B. TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY

1. Types of nucleation in thin films

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/113/104/113104075/
2. Bridgman Technique
https://www.alineason.com/en/knowhow/crystal-growth/
3. Molecular beam epitaxy
https://nptel.ac.in/content/storage2/courses/115103039/module16/lec38/5.html
4. Applications of crystals, thin films and nanomaterials
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/104/106/104106093/
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/118/102/118102003/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK6yoptt9Is
C. TEXT BOOKS

1. P. SanthanaRaghavan and P. Ramasamy, Crystal Growth Processes and Methods, KRV

Publication, Kumbakonam, 2001.
2. A. Goswami, Thin Film Fundamentals, New Age international (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2013
3. C.P. Poole Jr. and Franck J. Ownes, Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley India Pvt Ltd,
2007.
4. K.K. Chattopadhyay and A.N. Banerjee, Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2009.

5. H.H. Willard, L.L. Merritt, J.A. Dean and F.A. Settle, Instrumental Methods of Analysis 7e,
CBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 1988

D. REFERENCE BOOKS

1. G. Dhanraj, K. Byrappa, V. Prasad, Michael Dudley (Eds.), Handbook of Crystal Growth,

Springer Heidelberg Dordrecht London New York, 2010.
2. A.W. Vere, Crystal Growth: Principles and Progress, Plenum Press, New York, 1987.
3. M. Ohring, Materials Science of Thin Films: Deposition and Structure, 2e, Academic Press
(An Imprint of Elsevier), 2002.
4. L. I. Maissel and R. Clang, Hand Book of Thin Films Technology, McGraw Hill, New York,
1970.
5. K. L. Chopra, Thin Film Phenomena, McGraw Hill, New York, 1990.
6. M. S. RamachandraRao and S. Singh, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Fundamentals to
Frontiers, Wiley, 2013.
7. C.N.R. Rao, A. Muller and A. K. Cheetham (Eds.), The Chemistry of Nanomaterials:
Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Wiley VCH VerlagGmbh&Co, Weinheim, 2004.
8. Kaufmann, Characterization of Materials, 2e, Wiley, 2003.

E. WEBLINKS

1. https://nptel.ac.in/content/storage2/courses/112108092/module2/lec08.pdf
2. https://nptel.ac.in/content/storage2/courses/103104045/pdf_version/lecture19.pdf
3. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/118/102/118102003/
4. https://nptel.ac.in/content/storage2/courses/118102003/downloads/module1.pdf
3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest
Bloom’s
Unit/Section Course Content Learning Outcomes Taxonomic
level of
Transaction

I Basics of Crystal Growth and Thin Film

Explain the process of

1.1 Nucleation K2
nucleation

1.2 Different kinds of nucleation Classify nucleation K2

Explain the formation of

1.3 Formation of crystal nucleus K2
nucleus

Energy formation of a Explain energy formation of a

1.4 K2
nucleus nucleus

Classical theory of Analyze the kinetics of

1.5 K2
nucleation nucleation.

Apply classical theory of

Gibbs Thomson equations nucleation to construct Gibbs
1.6 K3
for vapour and solution Thomson equations for vapour
and solution

To deduce Gibbs Thomson

spherical and cylindrical
1.7 equations for spherical and K3
nucleus
cylindrical nucleus

1.8 Thin films Define Thin Films K1

Outline the steps involved in

Thermodynamics of
1.9 nucleation on the basis of K2
nucleation
thermodynamics

Summarize the kinetics involved

1.10 Growth kinetics of Thin film K2
in thin film growth.

Crystal growth process in Explain the crystal growth of K2

1.11
thin films thin films

II Crystal Growth Techniques

 Classification of crystal Classify the various methods of
2.1 K1
growth methods - crystal growth

Growth from low Elaborate on low temperature

2.2 K4
temperature solutions: solution growth methods

Analyze Meir’s solubility

2.3 Meir’s solubility diagram K4
diagram

Growth by restricted
Explain solvent evaporation,
evaporation of solvent, slow
slow cooling and temperature
2.4 cooling of solution and K2
gradient methods of crystal
temperature gradient
growth
methods -

Outline the basics of melt

2.5 Basics of melt growth K2
growth

Czochralski pulling method, Compare the experimental

Vernueil flame fusion design and crystal growth by
2.5 K4
method, Hydrothermal Czochralski, Vernueil and
growth method. hydrothermal method

Growth by chemical vapour Explain chemical vapour

2.6 K2
transport reaction: transport reaction

2.7 Transporting agents List various transporting agents K1

Sealed capsule method, Open Explain sealed capsule method

2.8 K2
flow systems. and open flow systems.

III Thin Film Preparation Techniques

Classify thin films with

3.1 Thin films K1
reference to thickness

Introduction to vacuum Illustrate the method of vacuum

3.2 K2
technology method. technology

Categorize various deposition

3.3 Deposition techniques techniques under physical and K4
chemical methods
 Physical methods: Resistance
heating, Electron beam
Explain the experimental design,
method, Sputtering, Reactive
coating process, advantages and
3.4 sputtering, RF sputtering, K2
limitations of various physical
DC planar magnetron
deposition methods
sputtering, Pulsed laser
deposition.

Chemical methods: Chemical

bath deposition, Compare the experimental
Electrodeposition, Electro design, coating process,
3.5 plating and Electro less advantages and limitations of K2
plating, Spin and Dip various physical deposition
coating, Spray pyrolysis methods
deposition.

Contrast the difference between

physical and chemical methods
3.6 Physical/Chemical Methods K2
of thin film preparation
technique

IV Synthesis of Nanomaterials

Top-Down/Bottom-Up Classify Top-Down and bottom

4.1 K2
Approach up approaches

Explain the design and synthesis

Grinding, Ball Milling, Melt of nanomaterial using various
4.2 K2
mixing, Photolithography methods under Top-Down
approach

Wet Chemical Synthesis

Methods, Micro emulsion
Approach, Synthesis of metal
& semiconductor nano
Discuss the synthesisof
particles by colloidal route,
nanomaterial using various
4.3 Langmuir-Blodgett method, K2
methods under Bottom-Up
Sol Gel Methods, Microwave
approach
and Atomization, Gas phase
Production Methods:
Chemical Vapour
Depositions

V Characterization Techniques
 Characterization using X-ray Characterize the synthesized
5.1 powder method - Single materials using powder and K4
Crystal methods single crystal XRD

Apply the knowledge of various

Spectroscopic methods: spectroscopic techniques to
5.2 FTIR, Raman, U.V. Visible - characterize materials and K3
Band gap energy calculation.
calculate energy band gap value

Explain the experimental design

5.3 SEM, EDAX and working of SEM and K2
EDAX.

Thermal properties: Thermo

gravimetric analysis (TGA), Apply various thermo
5.4 Differential thermo gram gravimetric analysis to study the K3
(DTA) and Differential thermal properties
Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

5.5 Explain micro hardness testing K2

Vicker’s micro hardness
Thin Film thickness
measurement – Measurement of thin film
5.6 K4
Microbalance method – thickness by various methods
Optical interference method
Determination of electrical K4
5.7 Four probe method to
determine film resistivity- properties by four probe method

Examine the magnetic properties

5.8 Hall effect. K4
by Hall effect
4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)
PO PSO
P16PH4:1
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PSO8 PSO9 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4

CO1 L L - L - - - L L M M L L

CO2 L L - L - L - L L M M M M

CO3 H L M H L L M L M M H M H

CO4 H L M H M L M L L H H M M

CO5 H L H H M M M L M H H H H

CO6 H H H H H H M L M H H H H

L-Low M-Moderate H- High

5. COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS

Direct
1. Continuous Assessment Test (Model Exams) I,II
2. Slip Test/Surprise Test, Assignment, Quiz, Seminar, Group Presentation, Oral
presentation, Problem solving etc.
3. End Semester Examination

Indirect

1. Course-end survey

Course Co-ordinator: Mrs. H. Sirajunisha

 MAJOR PRACTICALS - I

SEMESTER: I CODE: P16PH1P1

CREDITS: 3 NO. OF HOURS/WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After the successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

CO. Experiment
Course Outcomes Level
NO. Covered
Observe and study the mechanical, optical, thermal,
K2
magnetic, dielectric, electrical and electronic properties of
CO1 &
various materials.
K3 1,2,3,4,5 &
6
CO2 Understand and explain various properties of materials and K2
the modern equipment’s used for investigation of the same. &
K3
CO3 Determine and describe certain constants and coefficients K3
and other properties of the various materials. & 7,8 &9
K4
CO4 Analyze, Discuss, Calculate and Compare some properties at
K3
large and other related properties of the materials using
& 10
various means and methods.
K4
CO5 Operate and optimize various mechanical, electrical,
K4
electronic and other modern equipment’s used for 11, 12, 13
&
characteristic analysis of materials. & 14
K5
CO6 Apply the various concepts learned to Design modern
equipment’s to perform characteristic analysis of materials 15, 16, 17
K6
and to support the Research and Development. & 18
 2. SYLLABUS

List of Experiments

Any 15 of the following experiments

1. Four Probe method – Determination of resistivity of powdered sample
2. Determination of carrier concentration and Hall coefficients in semi-conductors
3. Determination of magnetic susceptibility of liquid by Gouys method
4. Determination of magnetic susceptibility of a solid in the form of a thin rod by Gouys method
5. Determination of magnetic susceptibility of liquid by Quincke’s method
6. Determination of dielectric constant of a liquid by RF oscillator method
7. Determination of wavelength of monochromatic source using biprism
8. Determination of refractive index of liquids using biprism (by scale & telescope method)
9. Rydberg’s constant using spectrometer
10. Determination of coefficient of coupling of AC bridge method
11. Forbe’s method of determining thermal conductivity
12. “g” factor determining by using ESR spectrometer
13. Polarization of liquid – Hollow prism
14. Optical fiber – Determination of numerical aperture, acceptance angle and power loss
15. Determination of wavelength by using Michelson’s interferometer
16. Determination of thickness of a film using Michelson’s interferometer
17. Determination of wavelength of the laser source - Michelson Interferometer
18. Determination of thickness of glass plate - Michelson Interferometer
 3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest
Experiment Bloom’s
Course Content Learning Outcomes
No. Level of
Transaction

Determine the resistivity of a

Four Probe method – Determination
1 semiconductor for varying K2
of resistivity of powdered sample
temperature.
Determine the Hall
Determination of carrier concentration
Coefficients of the
2 and Hall coefficients in K3
semiconductor by varying the
semiconductors
voltage and current.
Determination of magnetic
3 susceptibility of liquid by Gouys Observe and calculate the
method magnetic susceptibility value
of the solid or liquid
substance using Guoys
Determination of magnetic
balance by varying the
4 susceptibility of a solid in the form of K4
magnetic field.
a thin rod by Gouys method
Perform fine adjustments and
measure precisely the minor
Determination of magnetic differences in the weight of
5 susceptibility of liquid by Quincke’s the substance under study.
method

Determine the dielectric

Determination of dielectric constant
6 constant of the liquid K3
of a liquid by RF oscillator method
substance by varying the RF.
Determine the wavelength
from the spectral lines formed
Determination of wavelength of using the monochromatic
7 source with the help of the
monochromatic source using biprism
biprism and spectrometer.
Determine the refractive
index of the liquid substance K5
with the same arrangement.
Determination of refractive index of
8 liquids using biprism (by scale & Apply the concept of
telescope method) reflection and make precise
adjustments for
measurements
Observe and calculate the
Rydberg’s constant using Rydberg’s constant from the
9 K4
spectrometer spectral lines formed using
hydrogen source.
 Apply Wheatstone’s bridge
Determination of coefficient of concept to determine the Self
10 K4
coupling of AC bridge method and mutual induction of the
coils.
Determine the
Forbe’s method of determining thermalproperty of the
11 material using forbes method K5
thermal conductivity
by observing the temperature
Determine the ‘g’ factor by
“g” factor determining by using ESR forming and matching the
12 K5
spectrometer spectral peaks observed using
Cathode Ray Oscilloscope.

Determine the polarization of

13 Polarization of liquid – Hollow prism K4
liquid using hollow prism.

Optical fiber – Determination of Observe, adjust and calculate

14 numerical aperture, acceptance angle the NA of the given fibre K4
and power loss using laser source.
Observe and calculate the
Determination of wavelength by using wavelength of the
15 monochromatic source by
Michelson’s interferometer
performing fine adjustments
of the mirrors in the
Determination of thickness of a film Michelson Interferometer.
16 Determine the thickness of the
using Michelson’s interferometer
glass plate using hydrogen
K6
source along with the
Determination of wavelength of the
monochromatic source.
17 laser source - Michelson
Interferometer Determine the above said
thing using a laser source by
manually creating the
Determination of thickness of glass
18 Michelson Interferometer set-
plate - Michelson Interferometer
up applying the concept of
li ht d ti
 4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

P16PH1P1 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
PSO4
CO1 M M L M L L L - - M M L -
CO2 M M - M L L L - - M M L -
CO3 M L - M L L L - - M M L -
CO4 M L - M L L L - - M M L -
CO5 M M L M L L L - - M M L L
CO6 H M M M L L L L M M M L M

L- Low M-Moderate H-High

5. COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS

Direct
1.Continuous Assessment Test (Model Practical Exams)
2. Record, Assignment, Problem solving, Design new circuits and set up, Skill Assessment etc.,
3. End Semester Examination

Indirect
1. Course-end survey

Course- coordinator: Mr. A. Veerapandian

 MAJOR PRACTICAL – II

SEMESTER: II CODE: P16PH2P2

CREDITS: 3 NO. OF HOURS/ WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

CO. Experiment
Course Outcomes Level
NO. covered
Test the charge and mass ratio using various experimental
CO1 K2 1,2,5,6
methods.

CO2 Construct the circuits and verify characteristics of given K3 1-16

electronic components.

CO3 Examine the function of semiconductor switching devices K4 15,16,17

(Thyristors).

CO4 Measure Young’s modulus, Numerical aperture, Thermal K5 1-7, 14

conductivity and energy loss of various materials.

CO5 Determine physical constants such as specific charge of K5 3, 5, 6,7

electron, Stefan’s constant and Planck’s constant.
Construct amplifier, oscillator circuits and analyze their 8, 9, 10, 11,
CO6 K6
frequency responses. 12, 13, 18

2. SYLLABUS

List of Experiments

General Experiments
1. Determination of q, n, σ by elliptical fringes method.
2. Determination of q, n, σ by hyperbolic fringes method.
3. Determination of Stefan’s constant.
4. B-H loop – Energy loss of a magnetic material – Anchor ring using B.G.
5. Determination of e/m of an electron by magnetron method.
6. Determination of e/m of an electron by Thomson’s method.
7. Photoelectric effect - determination of Planck’s constant.
 Electronics Experiments
8. Study of feedback amplifier – Determination of bandwidth, input and output impedances.
9. Design and study of monostable multivibrator.
10. Design and study of phase shift oscillator.
11. Characteristics of UJT and UJT relaxation oscillator.
12. FET oscillator.
13. Darlington pair amplifier.
14. Characteristics of LDR.
15. Characteristics of SCR.
16. Characteristics of DIAC.
17. Characteristics of TRIAC.
18. Frequency divider using IC 555.

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest
Bloom’s
Experiment
Course Content Learning Outcomes Taxonomic
No.
level of
transaction
Estimate the Young’s
modulus, Poison’s ratio and
Determination of q, n, σ by
1 Rigidity modulus of the glass K2
elliptical fringes method.
material by applying cornus
method.
Estimate the Young’s
modulus, Poison’s ratio and
Determination of q, n, σ by
2 Rigidity modulus of the glass K2
hyperbolic fringes method.
material by applying cornus
method.
Determination of Stefan’s
3 K4
constant.
Determination of e/m of an
Calculate the following K4
4 electron by magnetron
physical constants.
method.
(a) Stefan’s constant
Determination of e/m of an (b) Specific charge of electron K4
5 electron by Thomson’s (c) Planck’s constant
method.
Photoelectric effect -
6 determination of Planck’s K4
constant.
 BH loop – Energy loss of a
Discuss the energy loss of a
7 magnetic material – Anchor K3
magnetic material
ring using B.G.
Study of feedback amplifier – Design and construct the
8 Determination of bandwidth, amplifier and analyze its K5
input and output impedances. frequency response.
Design and construct the
Design and study of
9 monostable multivibrator and K5
monostable multivibrator.
measure the pulse width.
Design the RC circuit and
Design and study of phase
10 analyze the phase shift of sine K6
shift oscillator.
wave.
Analyze the characteristics of
Characteristics of UJT and
11 UJT and construct the K5
UJT relaxation oscillator.
relaxation oscillator.
Frequency divider using IC Construct the circuit to reduce
12 K5
555 the frequency.
Investigate the voltage current
characteristics of
13 Characteristics of SCR K6
unidirectional solid-state
device.

14 Characteristics of DIAC Investigate the voltage current K6

characteristics of bidirectional
solid-state devices and analyze
15 Characteristics of TRIAC the switching ability. K6

Investigate the spectral

16 Characteristics of LDR response of Light dependent K6
resistor.

4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

PO PSO
P16PH2P2 PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO PSO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4
CO 1 H M H H M - L - - H - M -
CO 2 H - M - M - - - - H M - M
CO 3 H - M L - - - - - H - M -
CO 4 H L - M L - - M L H L H -
CO 5 H - M M - - - - - H - - L
CO 6 H M H - - H - M M - M - L
L- Low M-Moderate H-High
5. COURSE ASSESMENT METHODS

Direct
1. Record and Observation Evaluation
2. Continuous Assessment (Minimum Two)
3. End Semester Practical Examinations

In-Direct
1. Assignments
2. Laboratory / Field visits
3. Course end survey/Feedbacks

Course-coordinator: Mr. A. Veerapandian

 MAJOR PRACTICAL– III
SEMESTER: III CODE: P16PH3P3
CREDITS: 3 NO. OF HOURS /WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After the successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

Experiment
CO. NO. Course Outcomes Level
Covered
1,2,3,4,5.
Construct the OPAMP circuits and study characteristics
CO1 K3
and responses of circuits.
6
Apply the concepts of operational amplifier to solve
CO2 K2
differential and simultaneous equations.
7,8,9,10
Construct the circuits and verify the characteristics of
CO3 K4
non-linearity and modulation -demodulation.
Make use of light to determine the physical properties of 11,12,13,14.
CO4 materials, Measure dielectric properties of solid and K5
liquid materials.
15,16,17
Develop thin film and study the physical properties of
CO5 K5
prepared materials.
18,19
CO6 Determine magnetic properties of materials. K5

2. SYLLABUS
List of Experiments
Analog
1. Characteristics of Op-amp, open loop differential gain, output resistance, CMRR and frequency
response.
2. Op-amp low pass, high pass, band pass and active filters.
3. Op-amp Integrator and differentiator.
4. Op-amp sine, square, triangular and ramp wave generator.
5. Op-amp Log and antilog and second order transfer function amplifier.
6. Op-amp solving simultaneous equations.
7. D/A Conversion R-2R and weighted resistor network – to determine the resolution, linearity
and accuracy.
8. Modulation – demodulation.
9. Characteristics of Chua diode. Chaotic dynamics of Chua diode.
10. Nonlinear exhibited by Colpitts oscillator and Wein bridge oscillator

Material Science Lab

11. Linear Optical studies – UV – Visible Studies (absorbance and optical bandgap)
12. Dielectric studies using microwave– parameters of a liquid.
13. Dielectric studies using microwave – parameters of a solid.
14. Thin film preparation by dip coating – measurement of thickness.
15. Electrical properties of thin film – Calculation of activation energy by Resistance variation
with temperature. (Two probe).
16. X-ray diffraction analysis – D, İ, N and į.
17. Gas sensing properties of a thin film.
18. Susceptibility of a material by Hysteresis.
19. Zeeman effect.

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Highest Bloom’s
Experiment
Course Content Learning Outcomes Taxonomic level
No.
of transaction
Characteristics of Op-amp, open
loop differential gain, output
1 resistance, CMRR and frequency Prove the characteristics of Op- K5
response. Amp gain, output resistance,
CMMR and frequency response.
Analyze the low pass, high pass
Op-amp low pass, high pass, band and band pass active filter using
pass and active filters. OP-Amp.
2 K4

Op-amp Integrator and Make use of Op-Amp to verify

differentiator. integrator and differentiator.
3 K4
Analyze the sine, square,
triangular, ramp wave
generations using Op-Amp
circuit.
Op-amp sine, square, triangular
4 and ramp wave generator. Test for second order transfer K4
function using Op-Amp Log and
anti-Log.

Op-amp solving simultaneous

equations. Solve simultaneous equation
5 K5
using Op-Amp.
 Modulation – demodulation. Construct the circuits to verify
6 K6
modulation and demodulation.
Characteristics of Chua diode. Construct the Chua diode and
7 Chaotic dynamics of Chua diode. verify the characteristics and K3
dynamics.
Nonlinear exhibited by Colpitts
oscillator and Wein bridge Determine characteristics of
8 oscillator non-linearity using Colpitts and K5
Wein bridge oscillator.

. Linear Optical studies – UV –

Visible Studies (absorbance and Evaluate the band gap of
9 optical bandgap) materials by UV-Visible K5
spectroscopy.

Dielectric studies using Estimate the dielectric properties

10 microwave– parameters of a liquid. of liquids by source of K5
microwave instrument.
Dielectric studies using microwave Investigate the dielectric
11 – parameters of a solid. properties of solids by source of K6
microwave instrument.
Thin film preparation by dip Construct the dip coating setup
coating – measurement of to prepare the thin film and
12 measure the thickness of K6
thickness.
coatings.

Electrical properties of thin film – Construct the dip coating setup

Calculation of activation energy by to prepare the thin film and
Resistance variation with measure the activation energy K6
13
temperature. (Two probe). and variation of resistances of
coatings.

X-ray diffraction analysis – D, İ, N

Analyze the crystallographic
14 and į. information by X-ray diffraction K5
data’s.
Gas sensing properties of a thin Determine gas sensing properties
15 film. K5
of thin film.
Susceptibility of a material by
Hysteresis. Interpret the susceptibility of the
K5
16 materials by Hysteresis loop.

Zeeman effect.
Construct and verify the Zeeman
17 K6
effect.

Photoelectric effect - determination Determine the Planck’s constant

18 of Planck’s constant. K5
by photoelectric effect.
 4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)

PO PSO
P16PH3P3
PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO PSO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4
CO 1 H M H H M - L - - H - M -
CO 2 H - M - M - - - - H M - M
CO 3 H - M L - - - - - H - M -
CO 4 H L - M L - - M L H L H -
CO 5 H - M M - - - - - H - - L
CO 6 H M H - - H - M M - M - L

L- Low M-Moderate H-High

5. COURSE ASSESMENT METHODS

Direct
1. Record and Observation Evaluation
2. Continuous Assessments (Minimum Two)
3. End Semester Practical Examinations

In-Direct
1. Assignments
2. Laboratory / Field visits
3. Course end survey/Feedbacks

Course coordinator: Mr. A. Veerapandian

 MAJOR PRACTICAL– IV
SEMESTER: IV CODE: P16PH4P4
CREDITS: 3 NO OF HOURS /WEEK: 6

1. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

After the successful completion of the course, the students will be able to
CO. NO. Course Outcomes Level Experiments
covered
CO1 Examine the functionalities of basic combinational K4 1,2,3,4
circuits.

CO2 Make use of basic sequential circuits using Flip-flop. K3 5,6,7

CO3 Construct logic circuits and simplify the Boolean K5 8,9,10
expression.

CO4 Test and debug ALP using microprocessor (8085) and K4 11,12
microcontroller (MCS51) systems

CO5 Interface various A/D, D/A convertor, Traffic light K5 13,14,15,

controller and Stepper motor controller. 16,17

CO6 Make use of numerical methods to the application of K5 18,19,20

physics (RK2, RK4, Newton-Rapson) and C
Programming and plotting the data using Origin.

2. SYLLABUS

List of Experiments

Digital Electronics
1. Multiplexer – Demultiplexer.
2. Study of 7490 (0-9 and 0-99).
3. One shot multivibrator – Using ICs, determination of pulse width.
4. Digital comparator using EXOR and NAND gates.
5. Study of 7-segment display decoder – IC 7447.
6. Study of FLIP FLOP, Synchronous UP and Down counter.
7. Shift register using FLIP FLOPS.
8. Study of memory circuits – RAM, ROM, EPROM, PROM.
9. Half adder, Half Subtractor and Full adder, Full Subtractor circuits using NAND Gates.
10. Simplification of Boolean expression by Karnaugh Map method and verification.
Microcontroller and Microprocessor Practical
11. a) 8-bit addition, multiplication, multibyte addition, subtraction, division and multibyte
subtraction.
b) 16-bit addition Subtraction by 1’s complement and 2’s complement.
12. Conversion from decimal to octal and hexa systems, octal and hexa to decimal systems
13. Study of DAC interfacing (DAC 0800)
14. Study of ADC interfacing (ADC 0809)
15. Traffic Control System using microprocessor
16. Generation of square, triangular, sawtooth, staircase and sine waves using DAC 0800
17. Control of stepper motor using microprocessor.
Computer Practicals (C Language)
18. Solving equations by Newton – Raphson method
19. Numerical differentiation by Runge-Kutta Method (II and IV Order)
20. Plotting, merging and editing the data using Origin.

3. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

Experiment Course Content Learning Outcomes Highest
No. Bloom’s
Taxonomic
level of
Transaction
1 Multiplexer – Demultiplexer. Examine Mux and Demux K4
2 Study of 7490 (0-9 and 0-99). Verify the output of decade K4
counter
3 One shot multivibrator – Determine one shot multivibrator K4
Using ICs, determination of using IC.
pulse width.

4 Digital comparator using Construct digital comparator K3

EXOR and NAND gates. using EXOR and NAND
5 Study of 7-segment display Apply 7-segment display with IC K3
decoder – IC 7447 7447
6 Study of FLIP FLOP, Construct synchronous up and K3
Synchronous UP and Down down counter using IC7476
counter
7 Shift register using FLIP Analyze the function of shift K4
FLOPS. register using flip flop
8 Study of memory circuits – Construct RAM, ROM, EPROM K5
RAM, ROM, EPROM, and PROM studied.
PROM.

9 Half adder, Half Subtractor Construct half adder, half K5

and Full adder, Full Full adder and full subtractor
 Subtractor circuits using using NAND gates
NAND Gates.

10 Simplification of Boolean Simplify Boolean expression by K4

expression by Karnaugh Map Karnaugh map method.
method and verification.

11 a) 8-bit addition, Solve 8-bit addition K3

multiplication, multibyte multiplication, multibyte addition,
addition, subtraction, division subtraction, division, multibyte
and multibyte subtraction. subtraction and 16-bit addition
b) 16-bit addition Subtraction Subtraction by 1’s complement
by 1’s complement and 2’s and 2’s complement using
complement. 8085MP.

12 Conversion from decimal to Develop ALP for conversion from K3

octal and hexa systems, octal decimal to octal, hexa systems,
and hexa to decimal systems octal and hexa to decimal systems

13 Study of DAC interfacing Study and recall DAC 0800 K1

(DAC 0800)
14 Study of ADC interfacing Determine generation of character K5
(ADC 0809) wave using ADC 0809
15 Traffic Control System using Analyze the traffic control system K4
microprocessor using 8085 processor
16 Generation of square, Determine Generation of square, K5
triangular, sawtooth, staircase triangular, saw tooth, staircase
and sine waves using DAC and sine waves using DAC 0800
0800

17 Control of stepper motor Develop ALP for stepper motor K3

using microprocessor. control using 8085MP
18 Solving equations by Newton Develop a C program by Newton- K3
– Raphson method Raphson method.

19 Numerical differentiation by Develop a C program by Runge K5

Runge Kutta Method (II and Kutta Method (II and IV order)
IV Order)

20 Plotting, merging and editing Interpret plotting, merging and K5

the data using Origin. editing the data using Origin
4. MAPPING SCHEME (PO, PSO & CO)
PO PSO
P16PH4
P4 PSO PSO PSO PSO
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9
1 2 3 4
CO1 H M M H L - M - - H H H M
CO2 H M M H L - M - - H H H M
CO3 H H M M L - H - - H M L M
CO4 H H L L M - H - - M M H M
CO5 H H L M M - H - - H H H M
CO6 H H L M H - H - - H L M M
L-Low M-Moderate H- High

5. COURSE ASSESMENT METHODS

Direct
1. Record and Observation Evaluation
2. Continuous assessments (Minimum Two)
3. End Semester Practical Examinations

In-Direct
1. Assignments
2. Laboratory / Field visits
3. Course end survey/Feedbacks

Course coordinator: Mr. A. Veerapandian

 PROGRAMME ARTICULATION MATRIX (PG-2019-2020)

CORRELATION WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

AND PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
COURSE COURSE
S.No. P P P P P P P P P
NAME CODE
O O O O O O O O O PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Mathematic
1. P16PH101 H H M L M M M M L H M L M
al Physics I

Classical
2. P16PH102 H H H H M M M L L H H H H
Dynamics
3. Statistical P17PH103
Mechanics H M M L M L M L L H M M M
Analog
And
P18PH1:1 H M L M L L M L L M M M L
Digital
Electronics
4.
Modern
Communic
P16PH1:A M M M M M M L L L M M M M
ation
System
Mathemati
5. cal Physics P16PH204 H M M M M M M L L H H H H
- II
Electroma
6. gnetic P16PH205 M H M H H M M L H H M M H
Theory
Atomic And
7. Molecular P19PH2:2 H M H M M M M L L M M H H
Physics
Virtual Labs
– Physics
8. P19PH2:P H M L M M L M M M H H M M
Experiment
s
Quantum H
9. P16PH306 M H M M M H M H M H H H
Mechanics I
Solid State
10. P16PH307 H M L - M L L L L H H M M
Physics – I
Microproce
11. ssor and
Microcontro P16PH308 M M M H H H H H H H H H M
ller
Nuclear
12. P16PH3:1 M L M M M L L L L M L M L
Physics
Quantum
13. Mechanics P16PH409 H M L L H L M L L H L L M
- II
Solid State
14. P16PH410 M M M L L M M L L H M L M
Physics - II
Crystal
Growth,
Thin films
15. P16PH4:1 H M M H M M M L M H H H H
And
Nanoscien
ce
Major
16. P16PH1P1 M M L M L L L M M M M L M
practicals - I
Major
17. Practicals - P16PH2P2 H L M M L L L L L H L L L
II
18. Major P16PH3P3 H H - H M H - - - H H H H
 Practicals -
III
Major
19. Practicals - P16PH4P4 H H M M M - H - - H M H H
IV