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PH1503 - PROPERTIES OF MATTER AND ACOUSTICS

Category : MC Credits : 6
Semester : I No. of hrs/wk : 6

Unit 1. ELASTICITY:- Modulus of elasticity- Poisson’s ratio- Relation between elastic constants and
Poisson’s ratio-Energy stored- Twisting couple on a cylinder- Torsional pendulum (with and without
weights)- Bending of beams- Bending moment- Cantilever loading- Transverse vibrations of cantilever-Non-
uniform and uniform bending of a beam-Koenig’s method – Determination of Y and n for the material of the
spring.
Unit 2. VISCOSITY AND LOW PRESSURE: - Newton’s law- Poiseuilles flow- Stoke’s fall- Rotation
viscometer- Ostwald viscometer- Meyer’s formula for viscosity of gas-Rankine’s method- Effect of
temperature and pressure on viscosity- Air pump- Rotary oil pump-Mercury diffusion pump- McLeod
gauge-Pirani gauge- Knudsen Gauge.
Unit 3. SURFACE TENSION :- Molecular interpretation- surface energy- Pressure difference across a curved
surface- Excess pressure in liquid drops and air bubbles-Molecular forces- Shape of liquid meniscus in
capillary tube-Angle of contact- Capillary rise and energy consideration- Jaeger’s method- Quincke’s drop-
Vapour pressure over flat and curved surfaces.
Unit 4. WAVES AND OSCILLATIONS :- Transverse and longitudinal waves- Equation of Wave motion-
Plane progressive wave- speed of transverse wave on a string- Energy in wave motion- Superposition of
waves- Interference, reflection and transmission of wave- Standing waves normal modes of a string-
Resonance-Sound Waves in gases- Organ pipes- Beats- Doppler effect.
Unit 5. ULTRASONICS AND ACOUSTICS :- Ultrasonic- Piezo-electric effect-Piezo-electric generator-
Magneostriction effect- Magnetostriction oscillator-Detection and application of ultrasonic-Acoustics-
Reverberation time and its measurement- Sabine’s formula-Absorption coefficient and its determination-
Condition for good acoustical design of an auditorium- Noise and its measurement- Noise reduction-
sound insulation
TEXT BOOKS:
1. D.S MATHUR- ELEMENTS OF PROPERTIES OF MATTER: S.CHAND AND CO
2. BRIJ LAL AND N. SUBRAHMANYAM- PROPERTIES OF MATTER :- S.CHAND AND CO (2003)
3. N.SUBRAHMANYAM AND BRIJ LAL- A TEXT BOOK OF SOUND: VIKAS PUBLISHING HOUSE
(SECOND REVISED EDITION- 1995)
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. H.R GULATI- FUNDAMENTAL OF GENERAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER- R.CHAND AND CO-
FIFTH EDITION (1977)
2. N.K BAJAJ- THE PHYSICS OF WAVES AND OSCILLATIONS- TATA MCGRAW-HILL (1988)
3. A.P FRENCH- VIBRATION AND WAVES- MIT INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS- ARNOLD-HEINMANN
INDIA (1973)
4. SATYA PRAKASH AND AKASH SALUJA- OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES- PRAGATI PRAKASHAN
(2002)
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PH1504 - PHYSICS PRACTICAL - I

Category : MC Credits : 3
Semesters : I No. of hrs/wk : 3
Objectives:
1. The course aims at exposing the under graduate students to the technique of handling simple measuring
instruments.
2. Provide the students the required training to determine some of the mechanical and thermal properties of
matter.

1) Cantilever loading-Pin and Microscope- Transverse vibrations – Young’s Modulus

2) Torsional Pendulum ( Without weights) – Rigidity Modulus
3) Graduated burette- Viscosity of liquid
4) Joly’s Bulb- Pressure Coefficient of Air
5) Sonometer- Verification of Laws of Transverse vibration in a stretched string
6) Convex lens- Focal length
7) Spectrometer- Solid Prism- A , D and µ.
8) Logic Gates- OR, AND and NOT
9) Potentiometer- Calibration of Ammeter

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Arul Thalapathi M., Practical Physics, Compteck Publishers, 2002.
2. C.C Ouseph, G.Rangarajan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S. Viswanathan Publisher-Part I (1990)
3. C.C Ouseph, C.Rangarajan, R.Balakrishnan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S.Viswanathan Publisher-
Part II (1996)

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. S.L Gupta and V.Kumar- Practical Physics- PragatiPrakashan – 25th Edition (2002)
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PH2505 - MECHANICS AND STATISTICAL PHYSICS

Category : MC Credits : 6
Semester : II No. of hrs/wk : 6

Unit1: RIGID BODY AND FLUID DYNAMICS:

Compound pendulum - Centers of oscillation and suspension - determination of g and k - Bifilar pendulum -
Parallel and non parallel threads – Centre of mass - Conservation of linear and angular momentum - Variable
mass-Rocket propulsion.
Equation of continuity-Bernoulli’s theorem and its applications - Toricelli’s theorem - Velocity of efflux –
Venturimeter - Pitot’s tube-Diffusion - Fick’s law - Relation between the time of diffusion and length of
column -Graham’s law for diffusion of gases
Unit 2: LAGRANGIAN AND HAMILTONIAN MECHANICS:
Mechanics of system of particles - Constraints of motion- Generalized coordinates and the transformation
equation-simple illustration for the transformation equation
Configuration space - principle of virtual work - D’Alembert’s principle - Lagrange’s equations – Applications:
Atwood’s machine – Bead sliding on a uniformly rotating wire
Phase space- Hamilton’s equations of motion- Physical significance of the Hamiltonian function- Applications :
Motion of a particle in a central force field- Motion of a charged particle in an electromagnetic field
Unit 3 : TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
Molecular collisions – mean free path – sphere of influence – collision cross section – expression for mean free
path – variation of mean free path with temperature and pressure– viscosity - effect of temperature and pressure
on viscosity – thermal conductivity – effect of temperature and pressure on thermal conductivity – relation
between viscosity and thermal conductivity – largest thermal conductivity in Hydrogen – Transport of mass and
diffusion – effect of temperature and pressure – relation between viscosity and diffusion
Unit 4: THERMODYNAMIC RELATIONS:
Extensive and intensive variables- Thermodynamic potentials and Maxwell’s relations- Applications of
Maxwell’s relations: Specific heat equation and Joule- Thomson cooling- T-ds equations- Clapeyron’s latent
heat equations – Internal energy of ideal and real gases- Clausius inequality- Entropy and second law of
thermodynamics – First and second order phase transitions- Gibbs- Helmholtz equation of a reversible cell
Unit 5 : MAXWELL- BOLTZMANN STATISTICS :
Macro and microstates-Thermodynamic probability-Equilibrium state-Momentum and phase space-Entropy and
probability- Maxwell-Boltzmann energy and momentum distribution law- Application of M-B distribution law
:Total internal energy and specific heat at constant volume of an ideal gas-M-B distribution of speed-Mean, rms
and most probable speeds- Doppler broadening of spectral lines- Limitations of M-B statistics.
TEXT BOOKS:-
1) M.Narayanamurti and Nagarajan, Dynamics, National Publishing Company, 8 th Edition, 2002.( For
Chapter 1 (partly) and Chapter 2)
2) D.S. Mathur, Elements of Properties of Matter, S.Chand and Co., 11th Edition,2000. ( For Chapter 1 (
partly))
3) Brij Lal, N.Subrahmanyam and P.S Hemne- Heat Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, S.Chand
and C Ltd- Revised Edition 2007 ( For Chapter 3,4 and 5)
REFERENCE BOOKS
1) H.Goldstein, C.Pole and J.Scifko, Classical Mechanics, Pearson Education Asia, 3rd Edition, 2004.
2) Sears.F.W, Thermodynamics, Kinetic theory of gases and statistical Mechanics.
3) Zemansky.M.W, and Dittman R.H, Heat and Thermodynamics, 6th edition (1989)
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4) R.P.Feynman, R.B.Leighton and M.Sands, The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Volumes 1 & 1, Narosa
Publishing House, 1998.
5) Murray R. Speigal, Theoretical Mechanics, Schaum’s Outline Series, McGraw-Hill Book Co, SI(Metric)
Edition, 1987.

PH2505 - PHYSICS PRACTICAL - II

Category : MC Credits : 3
Semesters : II No. of hrs/wk : 3
Objectives:
1. The course aims at exposing the under graduate students to the technique of handling simple measuring
instruments.
2. Provide the students the required training to determine some of the mechanical and thermal properties of
matter.

1) Compound bar pendulum- g and k

2) Capillary Rise- Surface Tension of liquid
3) Method of Mixtures- Latent Heat of vaporisation of Steam.
4) Deflection magnetometer- Tan C position- Moment of a bar Magnet
5) Spectrometer- Grating-Normal incidence
6) Carey-Foster Bridge- Specific Resistance
7) Table Galvanometer- Figure of Merit
8) Transistor Characteristics ( Static)
9) Unregulated and Zener regulated power supply.

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Arul Thalapathi M., Practical Physics, Compteck Publishers, 2002.
2. C.C Ouseph, G.Rangarajan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S. Viswanathan Publisher-Part I (1990)
3. C.C Ouseph, C.Rangarajan, R.Balakrishnan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S.Viswanathan Publisher-
Part II (1996)

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. S.L Gupta and V.Kumar- Practical Physics- PragatiPrakashan – 25th Edition (2002)
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PH2105 - PHYSICS FOR CHEMISTRY – I

Category : AR Credits : 3
Semester : II No. of hrs/wk : 4
Objective: This paper is offered to the students of chemistry as allied required. While the chemical properties
are learnt in the major, the study of physical properties will compliment their studies.
Unit – 1: Classical mechanics
a) Particle dynamics: Displacement, velocity and acceleration- distance –time graph-velocity – time graph –
projectile motion – uniform circular motion – tangential acceleration in circular motion – relative velocity
and acceleration
b) Lagrangian formulation : Generalised coordinates – holonomic and non-holonomic constraints –
Lagrange’s equations – simple applications- Atwood’s machine – simple pendulum
Unit 2: Gravitation
a) Classical theory of gravitation : Kepler’s laws, Newton’s law of gravitation – G and measurement – Earth
–moon system – weightlessness – earth satellites – parking orbit – earth density – mass of the Sun –
gravitational potential – velocity of escape – satellite potential and kinetic energy.
b) Einstein’s theory of gravitation : Introduction – the principle of equivalence – experimental tests of
general theory of relativity – gravitational red shift – bending of light – perihelion of mercury.
Unit –3: Properties of matter
a) Elastic properties : Elastic limit – Hooke’s law – moduli of elasticity – Poisson’s ratio –relation between
q,n,k – force in a bar due to contraction or expansion – energy stored in a wire – rigidity modulus – torsion
in a wire – static torsion and torsional oscillations method.
b)Viscosity and surface tension : Newton’s formula – Stoke’s formula – Poiseuille’s flow – molecular theory
of surface tension – excess pressure over curved surface – spherical and cylindrical drops – surface energy –
capillary rise – Quincke’s method for mercury.
Unit – 4: Optics
a) Diffraction: Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffractions – Fraunhofer diffraction at a single slit- diffraction at
multiple slits- plane diffraction grating – determination of wavelength of a special line.
b) Polarisation: Double refraction of crystals– geometry of Nicol prism – Huygen’s theory – Polaroid –
circular and elliptical polarization – quarter and half wave plates – production and analysis of polarized
beams – optical activity.
Unit – 5 : Crystal Physics
a) Crystal structures: Introduction – periodic array of atoms – crystal lattice – unit cell – basis – symmetry
considerations – classification of crystals – Bravais lattices in three dimensions – crystal planes and Miller
indices – simple crystal structures.
b) Crystal diffraction: Bragg’s law – experimental X-ray diffraction methods :- Laue method – rotating
crystal method – powder method – neutron diffraction.
TEXT BOOKS:-
1. Nelkon and Parker Advanced level physics –– Arnold Publishers – 7th edition.
2. M.Narayanamurthy and N.Nagarathnam Dynamics – ( The national publishers)
3. D.S.Mathur, properties of matter, S.Chand and Co., New Delhi
4. S.Subrahmanyam and S.Brijlal, A text book of optics, S.Chand and Co ( 22nd edition.
5. C.Kittel , Introduction to solid state physics – Wiley eastern 5thedition.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:-
1. D.Halliday and R.Resnick , Physics, Part 1 ( Wiley eastern)
PH2106 - PHYSICS FOR CHEMISTRY - PRACTICAL – I
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Category : AR Credits : 1
Semester : II No. of hrs/wk : 2

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Young’s modulus by stretching - vernier microscope
2. Rigidity modulus -torsional pendulum
3. Surface tension and interfacial tension - method of drops
4. Surface tension - capillary rise
5. Viscosity - capillary flow
6. Specific heat of liquid - method of mixtures (approximate radiation correction)
7. Specific heat of liquid - electrical heating
8. Sonometer -verification of laws
9. Compound bar pendulum - determination of ’g’and radius of gyration
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1. Arul Thalapathi M., Practical Physics, Compteck Publishers, 2002.
2. C.C Ouseph, G.Rangarajan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S. Viswanathan Publisher-Part I (1990)
3. C.C Ouseph, C.Rangarajan, R.Balakrishnan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S.Viswanathan Publisher-
Part II (1996)

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. S.L Gupta and V.Kumar- Practical Physics- PragatiPrakashan – 25th Edition (2002)

PH1101 - PHYSICS FOR MATHEMATICS – I

Category : AR Credits : 3
Semester : I No. of hrs/wk : 4
Objective:
This paper is offered to the students of mathematics as allied required. Most of the mathematics learnt by the
students has immediate application to many physical problems. The logical reasoning behind the description
of the physics problem and obtaining the solution to such problems are taught in this paper.
Unit – 1: Classical mechanics
a) Particle dynamics: Displacement, velocity and acceleration- distance –time graph-velocity – time graph –
projectile motion – uniform circular motion – tangential acceleration in circular motion – relative velocity
and acceleration
b) Lagrangian formulation : Generalised coordinates – holonomic and non-holonomic constraints –
Lagrange’s equations – simple applications- Atwood’s machine – simple pendulum
Unit 2: Gravitation
a) Classical theory of gravitation : Kepler’s laws, Newton’s law of gravitation – G and measurement – Earth
–moon system – weightlessness – earth satellites – parking orbit – earth density – mass of the Sun –
gravitational potential – velocity of escape – satellite potential and kinetic energy.
b) Einstein’s theory of gravitation : Introduction – the principle of equivalence – experimental tests of
general theory of relativity – gravitational red shift – bending of light – perihelion of mercury.
Unit –3: Properties of matter
a) Elastic properties : Elastic limit – Hooke’s law – modulii of elasticity – Poisson’s ratio –relation between
q,n,k – force in a bar due to contraction or expansion – energy stored in a wire – rigidity modulus – torsion
in a wire – static torsion and torsional oscillations method.
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b) Viscosity and surface tension : Newton’s formula – Stoke’s formula – Poiseuille’s flow – molecular theory
of surface tension – excess pressure over curved surface – spherical and cylindrical drops – surface energy –
capillary rise – Quincke’s method for mercury.
Unit – 4: Electronics
a) Operational amplifier: ideal operational amplifier – inverting and non- inverting amplifiers – summing
amplifier – differential amplifier – integrator – differentiator – CMRR – solving simultaneous equations.
b) Digital circuits: J-K-Flip-Flop – combinational circuits – application of Karnaugh map- Full and half binary
adders - counters
Unit – 5 : Special theory of relativity
Frames of reference – inertial frames and non- inertial frames -Galilean transformations – Michelson-
Morley experiment – interpretation of results – postulates of special theory of relativity – Lorentz
transformation equations – length contraction – time dilation – transformation of velocities– variation of
mass with velocity – Mass –energy equation
TEXT BOOKS:-
1. Nelkon and Parker Advanced level physics –– Arnold Publishers – 7th edition.
2. M.Narayanamurthy and N.Nagarathnam Dynamics – ( The national publishers)
3. D.S.Mathur, properties of matter, S.Chand and Co., New Delhi
4. R.S.Sedha, A text book of applied electronics, S.Chand and Co., New Delhi, I edition, 1998
5. Robert Resnick , Introduction to special relativity, Wiley Eastern.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:-
1. D.Halliday and R.Resnick , Physics, Part 1 ( Wiley eastern)
2. Richard p. Feynman, robert b. Leighton & Mathew Sands, Feynman lectures on physics series, vol. 1, 2 & 3,
narosa publishing, New Delhi, 8th reprint, 1995

PH1102 - PHYSICS FOR MATHEMATICS - PRACTICALS – I

Category : AR Credits : 1
Semester : I No. of hrs/wk : 2

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Young’s modulus by stretching -vernier microscope
2. Rigidity modulus -torsional pendulum
3. Surface tension and interfacial tension - method of drops
4. Viscosity - capillary flow
5. Specific heat of liquid - electrical heating
6. Sonometer -verification of laws
7. Compound bar pendulum - determination of’g’and radius of gyration
8. Basic Gates – AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR
9. NAND, NOR as Universal Building Blocks

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Arul Thalapathi M., Practical Physics, Compteck Publishers, 2002.
2. C.C Ouseph, G.Rangarajan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S. Viswanathan Publisher-Part I (1990)
3. C.C Ouseph, C.Rangarajan, R.Balakrishnan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S.Viswanathan Publisher-
Part II (1996)

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

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1. S.L Gupta and V.Kumar- Practical Physics- PragatiPrakashan – 25th Edition (2002)

PH2107 - MICROPROCESSOR

Category : AR Credits : 3
Semester : II No. of hrs/wk : 4

Objective : This paper aims at providing the students with an in depth exposure to the sixteen bit
microprocessor Intel 8086.
UNIT - 1 : Intel 8086 Architecture and Instruction set
CPU architecture-addressing modes-instruction formats-instruction set-execution timing.
UNIT - 2 : Introduction to Macro Assembler (MASM)
Assembler directives-assembler operators-assembly process-translation of assembler instructions-simple
programs.
UNIT - 3 : Modular Programming and Multiprogramming
Linking and relocation-access to external identifiers-procedures-interrupts and their routines-macros-process
management and IRMX86-semaphore operations-common procedure sharing.
UNIT - 4 : I/O consideration and System bus structure
Programmed I/O-Interrupt I/O-block transfer and DMA-basic 8086 bus configuration-minimum and maximum
modes-system bus timings.
UNIT -5 : Interrupt system
Software Interrupts – hardware interrupts – vectored and non-vectored interrupts – hardware Interrupt priority
management Daisy chain - single and multiple interrupt controllers 8259

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Yu-cheng Liu, Glen A. Gibson, “Microcomputer Systems : 8086/8088 Family”, Prentice-Hall of India,
2006.
2. Douglas V. Hall, “Microprocessor interfacing, Programming and Hardware”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2005.
3. Vijayendran V., “Fundamentals of Microprocessor-8086”, S.Visvanathan PVT.,LTD., 3rd Edition 2005.
4. Muhammad Ali Mazidi, Janice Gillipsie Mazidi, “The 8051 Microcontroller and Embedded Systems”,
Pearson Prentice Hall, First Impression, 2006.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCES :
1. Barry B. Brey, “The Intel Microprocessors 8086/8088, 80186, 80286, 80386 and 80486, Prentice-Hall of
India, New Delhi, 3rd Edition,1995.
2. Uffrenbeck J., “The 8086/8088 Family-Design, Programming and Interfacing, Software, Hardware and
Applications”, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi.
3. Tribel W.A., Avtar Singh, “The 8086/8088 Microprocessors: Programming, Interfacing, Software,
Hardware and Applications”, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi.

PH2108 - MICROPROCESSOR PRACTICAL

Category : AR Credits : 1
Semester : II No. of hrs/wk : 2
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Objective : This paper aims at providing the students with hands on experience of developing assembly
language programs for the 16 bit microprocessor 8086.
1. Microprocessor 8086 - Introduction I (arithmetic - immediate mode)
2. Microprocessor 8086 - Introduction II (arithmetic and logical - all modes)
3. Microprocessor 8086 - Code conversions and arrays manipulation
4. Microprocessor 8086 - Solving equations
5. Microprocessor 8086 - Subroutines
6. Microprocessor 8086 - Interface I (LEDs & switches)
7. Microprocessor 8086 - Interface II (Freq. generation)
8. Microprocessor 8086 - Interface III (Waveform generation)
9. Microprocessor 8086 - Interface IV (Traffic lights simulation)
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1. Yu-cheng Liu, Glen A. Gibson, “Microcomputer Systems : 8086/8088 Family”, Prentice-Hall of India,
2006.
2. Douglas V. Hall, “Microprocessor interfacing, Programming and Hardware”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2005.
3. Vijayendran V., “Fundamentals of Microprocessor-8086”, S.Visvanathan PVT.,LTD., 3rd Edition 2005.
4. Muhammad Ali Mazidi, Janice Gillipsie Mazidi, “The 8051 Microcontroller and Embedded Systems”,
Pearson Prentice Hall, First Impression, 2006.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCES :
1. Barry B. Brey, “The Intel Microprocessors 8086/8088, 80186, 80286, 80386 and 80486, Prentice-Hall of
India, New Delhi, 3rd Edition,1995.
2. Uffrenbeck J., “The 8086/8088 Family-Design, Programming and Interfacing, Software, Hardware and
Applications”, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi.
3. Tribel W.A., Avtar Singh, “The 8086/8088 Microprocessors: Programming, Interfacing, Software,
Hardware and Applications”, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi.
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PH3506 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS

Category : MC Credits : 6
Semester : III No. of hrs/wk : 6
Objectives:
1. To help the student to understand the applications of Complex analysis to electrical circuits or
mechanical vibrating system, Vector calculus in electromagnetism, Fourier Analysis for periodic
functions in Physics such as sound waves etc.
2. To provide an insight to the use of Numerical methods for solving real time physics problems and an
exposure to Matrices to grasp the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics
Unit 1 - COMPLEX ANALYSIS:
Powers and roots of complex numbers- Derivative- Analytic function-Cauchy- Riemann equation- Laplace
equation and harmonic function-Exponential, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions-Logarithm and general
powers- Line integral in the complex plane- Parametric representation- Cauchy integral theorem- Independence
of path-Multiply connected domain-Cauchy integral formula- Derivative of analytic function.
Unit 2 - VECTOR CALCULUS:
Vector and scalar functions and fields- Gradient of a scalar field- Directional derivatives- Divergence and curl
of a vector field: rotation of a rigid body- Line integrals and independent of path- Double integrals- Green’s
theorem in the plane: area of plane region- Surfaces for surface integrals-Surface integrals: moment of inertia-
Triple integrals- Divergence theorem of Gauss - Applications of divergence theorem: Modelling of heat flow
and potential theory-Stokes’s theorem.
Unit 3 - FOURIER ANALYSIS:
Periodic functions- Trigonometric series- Fourier series: Rectangular wave- Orthogonality of trigonometric
system- Functions of any period: Periodic square wave and Half-wave rectifier-Even and odd functions:
Rectangular pulse and sawtooth wave-Half range expansions- Fourier integrals- Square wave-Fourier cosine
and sine integrals: Laplace integral
Unit 4 - MATRIX THEORY:
Basic algebraic operations- Real, symmetric and Hermitian matrices-Normal matrix- Triangular matrix-
Independent matrices and linear combinations-trace of a matrix-Determinants- Inverse matrix- Inverse
transformation-Orthogonal matrix -Unitary matrix- Orthogonal and unitary transformations-Transformation of
vectors and matrices-Partitioning of matrices-Rank of a matrix-System of linear equations-Eigenvalue
problems- Eigenvectors- Diagonalisation of matrix - Cayley-Hamilton theorem - Power and roots of a matrix
Unit 5 - NUMERICAL METHODS:
Lagrange interpolation formula for unequally spaced data- Newton forward interpolation formula for equally
spaced data -Numerical integration: Trapezoidal rule, Simpson 1/3 rule , Gauss integration formula-Numerical
differentiation- System of linear equations: Gauss- Seidel iteration method- Curve fitting by the method of least
squares-First order differential equation by Euler’s method and the improved Euler method
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1) Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley Student Edition-8th Ed.-2005 (Units I, II, III &
V)
2) A.W. Joshi, Matrices and Tensors in Physics, New Age International Publishers, 3rd Ed., 1995 (Unit-IV)
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1) Tulsi Dass and Satish K.Sharma, Mathematical Methods in Classical and Quantum Physics, Universities
Press- 1998 (Units I, II & IV)
2) Louis Albert Pipes & Lawrence R. Harville, Applied mathematics for Engineers and Physicists (3 rd Ed.),
International Student Edition -1970 (Units III & IV)
3) B.D. Gupta, Numerical Analysis- - Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd.-1989
4) Schaum’s Outline Series, Theory and Problems of Complex variables, McGraw-Hill-1981
5) Schaum’s Outline series, Theory and Problems of matrices, Frank Ayres- McGraw hill- 1983
6) Dr M.K Venkataraman, Engineering Mathematics, The national Publishing company- vol II- 3rd Ed.
7) H.K. Dass, Mathematical Physics, S. Chand & Co. Ltd.- 2010 (for unit V)
8) George Arfken, Hans Jurgen Weber, Mathematical methods for Physicists, 6th Ed.- Academic Press -2003
9) Mary L. Boas, Mathematical methods in Physical sciences, 3rd Ed. - Wiley -2006.
10) Riley & Hobson - Foundation Mathematics for Physical Sciences - Cambridge University Press - 2011
11) Introductory methods of Numerical Analysis - 3rd Ed - S S Sastry - PHI - 2004
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PH3507 - PHYSICS PRACTICAL - III

Category : MC Credits : 3
Semester : III No. of hrs/wk : 3

Objectives: The course aims at exposing the under graduate students to the technique of handling simple
measuring instruments and also make them measure certain mechanical and thermal properties of matter

1) Non-uniform and uniform bending-Pin and microscope- Young’s modulus.

2) Torsional Pendulum (With weights)- Rigidity modulus.
3) Thermal conductivity of bad conductor- Lee’s disc
4) Deflection and Vibration magnetometers- M and Bh.
5) Air wedge- Thickness of insulation.
6) Spectrometer- Hollow prism- Refractive index of liquid.
7) Newton’s law of cooling- Specific heat of liquid.
8) Ballistic galvanometer- Figure of merit.

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Arul Thalapathi M., Practical Physics, Compteck Publishers, 2002.
2. C.C Ouseph, G.Rangarajan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S. Viswanathan Publisher-Part I (1990)
3. C.C Ouseph, C.Rangarajan, R.Balakrishnan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S.Viswanathan Publisher-
Part II (1996)

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. S.L Gupta and V.Kumar- Practical Physics- PragatiPrakashan – 25th Edition (2002)
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PH4506 - ELECTRONICS – I
Category : MC Credits : 6
Semester : IV No. of hrs/wk : 6
Objectives:
1. To expose the under graduate students to the fundamentals of analog and digital electronics.
2. The various topics augment the electronics experiment they will be doing in their practical sessions.
Unit 1 - Circuit Analysis:
DC circuits - Voltage and current sources – transformations - maximum power transfer theorem -
Superposition, Thevenin and Norton’s theorems - Hybrid parameters – determination of h-parameters –
equivalent circuit – linear circuit - transistor h parameters – CE mode.
Unit 2 - Amplifiers and Oscillators:
Single stage amplifier - load line - operating point stability – Introduction to biasing – Voltage divider biasing -
multistage amplifier, RC and direct coupled amplifiers - Power amplifier Class A Frequency response.
Feedback requirements for oscillators – Colpit’s oscillator - Phase Shift and Wien Bridge oscillators -
Multivibrators - Astable, Monostable, Bistable.
Unit 3 - Operational amplifier and special devices:
Ideal operational amplifier parameters - inverting and non inverting - common mode rejection ratio - summing
and difference amplifiers - Solving simultaneous equations - FET, MOSFET, UJT, SCR – Structure and
working and I-V characteristics. Application - SCR as half and full wave rectifiers.
Unit 4 - Digital Electronics:
Boolean Algebra - K-maps - Parallel binary adder -. Multiplexing and demultiplexing. Flip-flop - RS clocked
RS - D flip-flop - T flip-flop - JK flip-flop and Master Slave flip-flop - Truth tables - BCD code to 7 segment
decoder.
Counters - Binary ripple counter - modulus counter - decade counter - up counter – down counter - Registers -
Shift registers - Shift counter circuits and their working - An introduction to memory devices - ROM, RAM.
Unit 5 - Integrated Circuit technology:
Scale of integration - VLSI - monolithic, thick, thin film and hybrid integrated circuits – bipolar and MOS
technology comparison - fabrication of monolithic I.C. - fabrication of integrated components like resistors,
capacitors, transistors and diodes - linear and nonlinear I.C’s.
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1. Millman J. and Halkias C.C., Integrated Electronics, Analog & Digital Circuits and systems, McGraw-Hill
2nd edition 2009.
2. Mehtha VK., Principles of Electronics, S.Chand & Co., 11th Ed. 2010.
3. B. L. Theraja, A. K. Theraja, A Text book of Electrical Technology. S.Chand 2004
4. Chattopadhay D. and Rakshit, Electronics Fundamental and applications, New age publishers, 11 Ed.,
2010.
5. A.P Malvino, D.P. Leach, Gautam Saha Digital Principles and Applications 7th Edition Tata McGraw-Hill
Education -2011
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. John D. Ryder- Electronic, fundamentals and applications, Prentice Hall, 5th ED. 2009.
2. Ben G. Streetman, Sanjay Banerjee Solid State Electronic Devices 6th Edition PHI Learning 2009
3. M. Morris Mano, Michael D. Ciletti Digital Design 4th Edition Pearson 2008
4. Malvino, Electronic principles, Tata McGraw Hill, Ed., 1995.
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PH4507 - PHYSICS PRACTICAL - IV

Category : MC Credits : 3
Semester : IV No. of hrs/wk : 3

Objectives: The course aims at exposing the under graduate students to the technique of handling simple
measuring instruments and also make them measure certain mechanical and thermal properties of matter

1) Searle’s viscometer- Viscosity of highly viscous liquid.

2) Focal length – concave lens and convex mirror.
3) Saturated vapour pressure- Jolly’s bulb
4) Liquid lens- Refractive index of glass and liquid.
5) Spectrometer - grating - minimum deviation.
6) Carey-Foster bridge- Temperature coefficient of resistance.
7) Transistor- RC coupled amplifier.
8) IC regulated dual power supply.

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Arul Thalapathi M., Practical Physics, Compteck Publishers, 2002.
2. C.C Ouseph, G.Rangarajan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S. Viswanathan Publisher-Part I (1990)
3. C.C Ouseph, C.Rangarajan, R.Balakrishnan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S.Viswanathan Publisher-
Part II (1996)

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. S.L Gupta and V.Kumar- Practical Physics- PragatiPrakashan – 25th Edition (2002)
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PH5510 - QUANTUM MECHANICS AND RELATIVITY

Category : MC Credits : 6
Semester : V No. of hrs/wk : 6
Objective:
1. To understand the basic concepts of quantum mechanics and apply it to various simple problems.
2. Also to understand the laws of special and general theory of relativity.
UNIT 1 - Introduction to quantum mechanics:
Inadequacy of classical concepts:- Black body radiation- Planck’s quantum hypothesis- Photo-electric effect-
Compton effect- matter waves: De Broglie’s hypothesis- Davisson and Germer experiment- G.P.Thompson
experiment – electron microscope- Bohr's quantisation of angular momentum- Heisenberg’s uncertainty
principle- applications of uncertainty relation: binding energy of hydrogen atom, Bohr radius, nuclear binding
energy and absence of electron inside the nucleus.
UNIT 2 - Formulation of Quantum mechanics:
Wave mechanics- particle velocity and group velocity- operator correspondence and Schroedinger equation-
admissibility conditions on wave function - normalisation and probability interpretation for one and N-particle
system – conservation of probability - postulates of quantum mechanics – Operators : self adjoint operators(
Hermitian operators)- eigenvalues and eigen functions of self adjoint operators-– expectation values –
Ehrenfest’s theorems - commutator algebra.
UNIT 3 - Exactly solvable eigenvalue problems:
Time independent Schrodinger equation- particle in a square potential well – square potential barrier- alpha
decay – simple harmonic oscillator(1D): Schrodinger equation and energy eigenvalues- energy eigen functions
(qualitative) – properties of stationary states- - Angular momentum operators L2 and Lz – eigenvalues and
eigenfunctions (qualitative) for L2 and Lz – Quantum approach to central potential – hydrogen atom –
separation of variables – solution of radial equation (qualitative)- eigenvalues and properties of stationary
states- selection rules for allowed and forbidden transitions.(qualitative)
Unit 4 - Relativistic Kinematics
Classical relativity - Galilean transformation - non-existence of ether - Michelson-Morley experiment - Lorentz
transformation - consequences of Lorentz transformation - length contraction - time dilation- relativity of
simultaneity - pion decay - aberration and Doppler effect - velocity transformation - transformation of
acceleration - four-dimensional Euclidean space-time.
Unit 5 - Relativistic Dynamics
Mass and momentum in relativity - equation of force and mass-energy relation - variation of mass with velocity
- momentum transformation - transformation of force - invariance of Newton's law of motion.
General Relativity(Qualitative): non-inertial frames - principle of equivalence - some applications of principle
of equivalence - equality of inertial and gravitational mass - gravitational red shift - bending of light and
gravitational lensing - clock paradox - precision of perihelion of mercury.
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1. P.M.Mathews and K.Venkatesan, A Textbook of QUANTUM MECHANICS, 2nd Ed, Tata McGraw Hill
PVT. (2010) (Units 1-3)
2. Arthur Beiser, Shobhit Mahajan and S.Rai choudhury, Concepts of MODERN PHYSICS, (special Ind.Ed)
6th edition Tata McGraw Hill(2009)(units 1-3)
3. K D Krori, Fundamentals of Special and General Relativity, PHI (2012) (units 4-5)
4. Robert Resnick First edition, Introduction to special relativity, Wiley Eastern, New Delhi (1968)(units 4-5)
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. A.B. Gupta and Dipak Ghosh, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Books and Allied (P) Ltd, Calcutta (1997)
2. Ghatak A, Introduction to Quantum mechanics, MacMillan India Ltd, Madras ( 2002)
3. Powell J.L and Craseman.B, Quantum mechanics, Narosa publishing, Madras (1995)
4. R.Murugeshan and Kiruthiga Sivaprasath, Modern Physics, 14th Ed., S.Chand and Company Ltd ( 2009)
5. Quantum Physics - Berkeley Series - Sie - Eyvind Wichman - 1st Ed - Tata McGraw Hill -2010
6. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics- 2nd Ed - David Griffiths - PHI - 2004
7. Quantum Mechanics - 2nd Ed - G Aruldhas - PHI - 2008
8.Introduction to Modern Physics - Mani H S and G K Mehta - Afiliated East and West - 1988

Web sites:
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http://www.hi.is/~/quantum mechanics/quantum.html
http://newton.ex.ac.uk/research/qsystems/people/jenkins/mbody/mbody2.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/quantum_mechanics
http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/theory/relativity.html

PH5511 - OPTICS
Category : MC Credits : 6
Semester : V No. of hrs/wk : 6
Objectives: To expose the students to the fundamentals of optics and to provide the student with knowledge of
the applications of optics.
Unit 1 - Geometrical Optics
Matrix method in ray optics - Effect of translation and refraction - Thick and thin lens formulae - Unit planes -
Nodal planes - System of two thin lenses.
Dispersive power of a prism – Cauchy’s formula – Combination of prisms to produce – dispersion without
deviation – deviation without dispersion - Direct vision spectroscope.
Lens aberrations – monochromatic aberrations- Spherical aberration – coma – astigmatism- curvature of the
field – distortion- chromatic aberrations- methods of minimizing aberrations- Huygen’s eyepiece – Ramsden’s
eyepiece.
Unit 2 - Interference
Fresnel’s biprism – determination of wavelength of light and thickness of thin sheet of transparent material -
Fresnel’s mirrors and Lloyd’s single mirror experiments - Achromatic fringes -Interference in thin films due to
reflected and transmitted light -Fringes in wedge shaped films-Reflective and antireflective coatings -
Michelson’s interferometer - determination of wavelength of light and thickness of thin transparent sheet.
Unit 3 -Diffraction
Rectilinear propagation of light - Zone plate - Fresnel diffraction - Diffraction at circular aperture, circular disc
and a straight edge - Fraunhoffer diffraction - Diffraction at a single and double slit - Missing orders in double
slit - Theory of diffraction grating - Determination of wavelength - Dispersive power - Rayleigh’s criterion for
resolution and resolving power of a telescope ,microscope, prism and grating.
Unit 4 - Polarization
Plane of polarization - Polarization by reflection - Brewster’s law - Pile of plates- Polarization by refraction -
Malu’s law -Double refraction - Nicol prism - Huygen’s explanation of double refraction in uniaxial crystals -
Elliptically and circularly polarized light - Quarter and half wave plates -Production and determination of plane,
elliptically and circularly polarized light - Optical activity - Fresnel’s theory - Specific rotation - Laurent’s half
shade polarimeter.
Unit 5 - Applied Optics
Lasers- -spontaneous and stimulated emission - Einstein’s coefficients - carbon dioxide and, Nd-YAG lasers.
Non-linear optics – Harmonic Generation, sum and difference frequency generation, wave mixing. Pockel and
Kerr effect. Optical Fibres –Principle-Configurations- Wave propagation in multimode and single-mode
optical fibres.
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1. Ajoy Ghatak, Optics, Tata McGraw Hill Co. 3rdedition- 2005 (For Matrix methods)
2. Jenkins and White, Fundamental of Optics, McGraw Hill 4th edition - 1981
3. Subrahmanyam, Brijlal and M. N. Avadhanulu, A Text Book of Optics, 25th edition, S. Chand and Co.
2012
4. Khanna D.R. & Gulati H.R., Optics, Chand & Co., Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
5. R. Menzel, Photonics, Springer, 2001.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. H. Lipson and D. S. Tannhauser, Optical Physics, S.G. Lipson, (3rd edition) Cambridge University Press
2. Miles V. Klein and Thomas E. Furtak, Optics, (2nd edition) John Wiley & Sons
3. R.Murugeshan and Kiruthiga Sivaprasath, Optics and Spectroscopy, S. Chand Co, New Delhi.
4. T.P. Pearsall, Photonics Essentials: An introduction with experiments, McGraw- Hill, 2002.
5. Gerd Keiser, "Optical Fiber Communication" McGraw -Hill International, Singapore, 3rd Ed., 2000.
6. Introduction to Optics 3rd Ed - Pedrotti and Pedrotti - Addison - Wesley -2006
7. Optics - 4th Ed - Eugine Hecht - Pearson Publication -2008
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PH5512 - ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

Category : MC Credits : 6
Semester : V No. of hrs/wk : 6
Objectives:
1. To make the students understand the basic concepts of Electricity and Magnetism.
2. To expose the students to the applications of Electricity and Magnetism.
Unit 1 - ELECTROSTATICS: Gauss’s Law and its applications – Gauss Divergence Theorem and
differential form of Gauss’s Law – Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations. Electric potential – Potential as line
integral of the Electric field – Relation between electric field and electric potential. Potential and field due to a
dipole – qudrapole – Potential energy of a dipole in an electric field.
DIELECTRICS: An atomic view of dielectrics – Polarization and charge density – Gauss Law for dielectric
medium – Relation between D, E & P. Dielectric constant, Susceptibility and relation between them – Claussius
– Mossotti equation - Boundary conditions at the dielectric surface.
Unit 2 - CURRENT ELECTRICITY:. Current and current density – Equation of continuity – Ohms law and
electrical conductivity. Drude – Lawrence theory of electrical conduction. Kirchhoff’s Laws and analysis of
multi loop circuits – Carey Foster bridge – Potentiometer and its uses
THERMOELECTRICITY: Seebeck and Peltier effect – Thermo emf – Laws of thermoelectricity – Peltier
Coefficient – Determination of thermo emf – Thompson effect and Thompson Coefficient – Application of
Thermo dynamics – thermoelectric power and thermo electric diagrams.
Unit 3 - MAGNETIC EFFECT OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT: Biot–Savart’s rule – application to straight
conductor, circular coil – Helmholtz Galvanometer. Amperes circuital law and its applications.
Force on current element by magnetic field – force between two long conductors – Ampere – Theory of a
moving coil Ballistic Galvanometer – Damping correction – Determination of absolute capacitance of a
capacitor.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION: Faraday and Len’s laws – Integral and differential forms of
Faraday’s law – Mutual and Self Inductance - Experimental determination of self inductance and Mutual
inductance .
Unit 4 - TRANSIENT CURRENT: Rise and decay of current in LR and CR circuits, decay constants –
Determination of high resistance by leakage – Transients in LCR circuits.
ALTERNATING CURRENT: Peak, average and RMS value of alternating current – J operator method –
Series and parallel resonance circuits – Power consumed by an AC circuit – power factor – Transformers.
Unit 5 - MAGNETISM: Magnetic susceptibility and permeability – Dia, Para, Fero magnetic materials –
Langevin theory for Dia and Para magnetism – Domain theory for Ferromagnetism – Hysteresis.
EM WAVES IN FREE SPACE: Maxwell’s equation – Displacement current – Transverse nature of EM
waves - Plane EM waves in free space – Velocity of light – Poynting vector – Boundary conditions at an
interface – Reflection and refraction of EM waves at the interface of non conducting media – Snell’s Law.
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1. R Murugeshan, Electricity and Magnetism, (2008) S Chand & CO New Delhi
2. Brijlal and Subrahmanyam, Electricity and Magnetism, (2005) Ratan Prakashan Mandir Publishers ,Agra
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. David J.Griffith, Introduction to Electro Dynamics, (2012) PHI, New Delhi
2. Navina Wadhwani, Electricity and Magnetism, (2010)PHI, New Delhi
3. A.K Tiwari, Electricity and Magnetism, (2007), S Chand & Co, New Delhi
4. Halliday-Resnick and Walker, Fundamentals of Physics – Electricity and Magnetism, (2011), Wiley India
Pvt Ltd.
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PH5406 - FUNDAMENTALS OF NANOSCIENCE

Category : ES Credits : 2
Semester : V No. of hrs/wk : 3
Objectives:
1. To make the students understand the importance, relevance and potentialities of this emerging field
2. To make them recognize the rules and applications of nano science from the Physics perspectives.
Unit 1 - Introduction to Nanotechnology
Scientific revolution, Historical milestones, Emergence of Nanotechnology, Definition of nanotechnology,
Bohr radius, Quantum confinement, Nanosized effects, Challenges in Nanotechnology
Unit 2 - Synthesis of Nanomaterials
Physical method: Ball Milling, Sputter deposition, electric arc deposition, Ion beam technique. Chemical
method: Wet chemical synthesis – sol-gel processing, co-precipitation, hydrothermal, chemical vapor
condensation, chemical bath deposition
Unit 3 - Types of Nanostructures
Definition of a Nano system - Types of Nanocrystals-One Dimensional (1D)-Two Dimensional (2D) -Three
Dimensional (3D) nanostructured materials - Quantum dots - Quantum wire - Core/Shell structures
Unit 4 - Functional Nanomaterials
Carbon (CNT, graphene), Noble Metals (Au, Ag), Metal oxides (TiO2, SnO2, ZnO), Semiconductors (CdS,
CdSe, CdTe), Magnetic nanoparticles, Semiconductor Nanocomposites
Unit 5 - Applications of nanomaterials
Applications in Physics: Nanoelectronics, Quantum dot and Dye sensitized solar cells, Photovoltaics, Hydrogen
Production, Quantum electronic devices, CNT based transistor and Field Emission Display, Other applications:
Nanosensors, Nanomedicine, Nanorobotics.
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1. B. Viswanathan, Structure and properties of solid state materials, Oxford: Alpha Science International, II
Edition 2006.
2. T.Pradeep, Nano the essentials Tata McGraw-Hill publishing company limited 2007.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. M. Wilson, K. Kannangara, G Smith, M. Simmons, B. Raguse, Nanotechnology: Basic science and
Emerging technologies, Overseas Press India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, First Edition, 2005.
2. Editor Hari Singh Nalwa, Nanostructured Materials and nanotechnology, (Concise Edition) Academic
Press, 2002.
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PH5407 - ELECTRONICS – II
Category : ES Credits : 2
Semester : V No. of hrs/wk : 3
Objectives:
1. To expose the students to the principles and design of non-linear circuits and A/D & D/A convertors.
2. To provide the students with a thorough understanding of the functioning of the microprocessor 8085.
3. To introduce the students to the applications of 555 timer and Phase Locked Loops.

Unit 1 - Operational amplifiers (non-linear circuits)

Integrator - Differentiator - solving differential equations - logarithmic amplifiers- II order high pass and low
pass filters - astable and monostable multivibrators - instrumentation amplifiers.
Unit 2 - Digital to analog and analog to digital conversion:
Weighted resistor D/A converter - R-2R ladder D/A converter - parallel A/D converter - A/D conversion by
counter method - A/D conversion using voltage to frequency converter.
Unit 3 - Architecture of µP 8085:
Architecture of 8085 - the instruction set - data addressing modes – Introduction to I/O devices and interfacing
Simple assembly language programs - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
Unit 4 - Assembly language programming - µP 8085
Assembly language programs: square, square root, picking largest/smallest of an array Subroutines - Hand
assembling programs.
Unit 5 - Timer & Phase Locked Loop
555 Timer architecture and working – astable and monostable operations. Phase Locked Loops – 567 PLL –
internal architecture and working – Lock-in-range.
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1. S. L. Gupta, V. Kumar, A Handbook of Electronics, Pragati Prakashan 2008
2. Gaykwad. A, Operational Amplifier and Linear Integrated Circuits Prentice Hall, 11 Ed. 1991.
3. Modern Digital Electronics by R.P.Jain Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2003
4. Ramesh S. Gaonkar, Microprocessor Architecture, Programming, and Applications with the 8085 Penram
International, IV Ed., 2000.
5. Adithya R Mathur, Microprocessors, Tata McGraw-Hill, III Ed.,2001.
6. Allen Mottershead, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Prentice-Hall, 1993.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
7. B. L. Theraja, A. K. Theraja, A Text book of Electrical Technology. S Chand 2004
8. Krishnamurthy Ten days with 8085 microprocessor PHI LEARNING PVT. LTD-NEW DELHI 2010
9. A. Malvino, D. J. Bates Electronics Principles Tata McGraw-Hill Education 2006.
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PH5408 - MATERIALS SCIENCE

Category : ES Credits : 2
Semester : V No. of hrs/wk : 3
Objectives:
1. To introduce the concepts of materials science and motivate the students to a research career in it.
2. To focus on the relationship of structure of materials with its properties and
3. To throw light into the latest developments in the field.
Unit 1 - Engineering materials and chemical bonding
Classification of engineering materials – levels of structure – structure-property relationship in materials –
stability and metastability – bond energy – bond type and bond length – ionic and covalent bonding – variation
in bonding character and properties.
Unit 2 - Mechanical behavior of materials
Elastic behavior – atomic model of elastic behavior – Young’s modulus – Poisson’s ratio – shear modulus –
bulk modulus – the modulus as a parameter of design – rubber like elasticity – plastic deformation – tensile
stress - strain curve.
Unit 3 - Magnetic materials and dielectric materials
Terminology and classification – magnetic moment due to electron spin – ferromagnetism and the domain
structure – soft and hard magnetic materials.
Polarization – electronic, ionic, orientation and space charge polarization – temperature and frequency effects –
electric breakdown – ferroelectric materials.
Unit 4 - Smart Materials
Definition of smart materials - Types- Piezoelectric materials-Materials for MEMS and NEMS- Ferrofluid-
Magnetic shape-memory alloys (MSMAs)- Shape memory alloy (SMA)- One way and Two way memory
effect- Dielectric elastomers (DEs)- Light sensitive materials- Smart catalysts
Unit 5 - Non-destructive testing
Radiographic methods – photo-elastic methods – magnetic methods – electrical method – ultrasonic method.
Equipments used for NDT – metallurgical microscope - electron microscope – scanning electron microscope
(SEM)
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1. Raghavan V – Materials Science and engineering – a first course, IIIEd, PHI 1990
2. Arumugam - Materials Science - Anuradha agencies & publishers, 1990
3. Gandhi M V and Thompson B S Smart Materials and Structures. Chapman & Hall 1992.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. Kittel C – Introduction to Solid State Physics – VII Ed – Wiley Eastern
2. Manchandra V K – A text book of Materials Science – New India Publishing House – 1992
3. Myer Kutz - Mechanical Engineers’ Handbook: Materials and Mechanical Design, Volume 1, Third
Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc - 2006
4. Culshaw B Smart Structures & Materials. Artech House, 1996.
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PH5409 - ENERGY PHYSICS

Category : ES Credits : 2
Semester : V No. of hrs/wk : 3
Objective:
1. The paper aims at providing to students the perspectives of energy sources, their availability and
demand.
2. To expose the students to the basic principles of energy conversions, conservation and alternate energy
resources.
Unit 1 - Introduction to Energy Sources
World Energy Reserves and Future ––Various forms of energy - Conventional energy Sources – Fossil fuels -
Coal, Oil and Natural Gas - impact of conventional energy sources on environment - global warming – climate
change – non-conventional energy sources – Prospects in the energy sector.
Unit 2 - Solar Energy
Solar Radiation at the Earth’s surface -–Physical Principles of the Solar Energy Conversion––- Solar pond –
Applications: Solar Water Heating, Space Cooling, Distillation, Green Houses – Solar Photovoltaics – Solar
Cells – Principles, types and power generation– Merits and Demerits
Unit 3 - Wind Energy and Biomass Energy
The Nature of the Wind –Wind Data and Energy Estimation – Basic Components of a Wind Energy Conversion
System(WECS) – Classification of WECS – Applications - Merits and Demerits. Biomass Conversion
Technologies – Photosynthesis –Photosynthetic Efficiency - Biogas Generation – Applications - Advantages
and Disadvantages
Unit 4 - Emerging Sources of Renewable Energy
Geothermal energy – Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) – Tidal Energy – Micro Hydel Systems –
Chemical Energy Sources – Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Energy - Magneto Hydro Dynamic Power Generation –
(Basic Principles, Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages)
Unit 5 - Energy Consumption, Conservation and Options
Patterns of energy consumption in domestic, industrial, transportation and agricultural sectors - Principles of
Energy Conservation and Energy Audit – energy crisis and possible solutions - energy options for the
developing countries
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1. G.D. Rai, Non Conventional Energy Sources, 4thEd.,Khanna Publishers,2007.
2. D.S. Chauhan and S. K. Srivastava, Non-conventional Energy Resources, New Age Int. Pvt. Ltd., 2004
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. B.H. Khan, Non-conventional Energy Resources, 2nd Ed., Tata McGraw Hill, 2009
2. G.D. Rai, Solar Energy Utilization, Khanna Publishers, Ed. V, 1995.
3. S.P. Sukhatme, Solar energy, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 2ndEd., 1997.
4. S. Rao and Dr. B.B. Parulekar, Energy Technology, 2nd Edition, 1997.
5. Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy: Power for a sustainable Future, Oxford Univ. Press, 2nd Ed.,2004.
6. Jyoti K. Parikh, Energy models for 2000 and Beyond, Tata McGraw Hill, 1997.
7. A.K. Wahil, Power Plant technology, Tata McGraw Hill, 1st Ed., 2nd Reprint, 2010
8. Renewable energy resources - C S Solanki - PHI - 2008
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PH5410 - GEOPHYSICS
Category : ES Credits : 2
Semester : V No. of hrs/wk : 3
Objectives: To provide a qualitative idea on the fundamentals of seismology and theoretical understanding of
various physical properties of earth.
Unit 1 - seismology
Introduction-Seismology- P- waves-S waves, their velocities- the location of epicenters-Effect of Boundaries-
Major discontinuities-.Seismic energy sources-Detectors-Interpretation of time and distance curves.-Derivation
of properties from the velocities.
Unit 2 - internal structure of earth
Introduction-Seismic waves-Rayleigh waves and love waves-Study of earth by seismic waves-Earthquake
seismology-Horizontal and vertical seismograph-Seismograph equation-Internal structure of earth.
Unit 3 - Earthquakes and gravity
Earthquakes: Focus, Magnitude, Frequency –Detection and prediction –Gravity –Absolute and relative
measurements of gravity-Worden gravimeter-Application of gravity methods
Unit 4 - Geomagnetism
Geomagnetism-Definitions, magnetic field, -Measurements :Proton precession magnetometer ,Alkali vapour
magnetometer –Theory of Earth magnetism- Dynamo theory of earth magnetism-Magnetic surveying -
application.
Unit 5 - Geochronology and Geothermal Physics
Geochronology-Radioactivity of the earth-Radioactive dating of rocks and minerals-Geological time scale
Geothermal Physics: Flow of heat to the surface of earth –Sources of heat within earth- -Process of heat
transport-Internal temperature of earth.
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1. Cook,A.H., Physics of the Earth and Planets ,I Ed, McMillan Press, London ,1973.
2. William Lourie, Fundamentals of Geophysics, II Ed, Cambrige University Press, 1982.
3. Garland .G.D., Introduction to Geophysics 11 Ed, WB Saunder company, London.1979.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. Ramachandra Rao M.B. Outlines of Geophysical prospecting-A manual for Geologists, Prasaranga
University of Mysore, Mysore, 1975.
2. Telford ,W.M. Geldart, L. P. Sheriff R.E. and Keys .D.A.,
Applied Geophysics Oxford –IBH Publishing Co.Pvt.Ltd. New Delhi. 1976.
3. Rama Rao.B.S., Murthy I.V.R., Gravity and magnetic methods of prospecting, Arnold Heinemann
Publishers, New Delhi, 1978.
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PH5513 - PHYSICS PRACTICAL – V

Category : MC Credits : 3
Semester : V No. of hrs/wk : 3
Objectives: It is aimed at exposing the under graduate students of the Physics department to the techniques of
handling equipments, making error free measurements and error analysis.

1. Spectrometer- i-d curve-Refractive index.

2. Newton’s Rings- Radius of curvature of lens.
3. EMF of a thermocouple- Potentiometer.
4. Field along the axis of a circular coil- Determination of BH.
5. Field along the axis of a circular coil- Moment of a bar magnet.
6. Spectrometer- Small angled prism- Refractive index.
7. Potentiometer- Calibration of low range Voltmeter.
8. Absolute determination of capacitance- BG.

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Arul Thalapathi M., Practical Physics, Compteck Publishers, 2002.
2. C.C Ouseph, G.Rangarajan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S. Viswanathan Publisher-Part I (1990)
3. C.C Ouseph, C.Rangarajan, R.Balakrishnan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S.Viswanathan Publisher-
Part II (1996)

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. S.L Gupta and V.Kumar- Practical Physics- PragatiPrakashan – 25th Edition (2002)

PH5514 -PHYSICS PRACTICAL – VI

Category : MC Credits : 3
Semester : V No. of hrs/wk : 3
Objective :It is aimed at exposing the under graduate students of the Physics department to the techniques of
handling equipments, making error free measurements and error analysis.

1. Inverting and Non-inverting amplifier – Op-amp.

2. Summing and Difference amplifier – Op-amp
3. Solving simultaneous equations – Op-amp
4. Low and High pass filters (2nd order) – Op-amp
5. Astable multivibrator – Op-amp
6. Light to frequency converter – 555 timer
7. Mod n counter using 7493
8. ASM programs – Add & subtract (all modes of addressing) - µP 8085
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
1. C.C Ouseph, G.Rangarajan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S. Viswanathan Publisher-Part I (1990)
2. C.C Ouseph, C.Rangarajan, R.Balakrishnan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S.Viswanathan Publisher-
Part II (1996)

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. S.L Gupta and V.Kumar- Practical Physics- PragatiPrakashan – 25th Edition (2002)
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PH6611 - ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS

Category : MS Credits : 8
Semester : VI No. of hrs/wk : 6
Objectives:
1. To enable the students understand the laws that govern the structure and properties of the atom,
molecules and the nucleus.
2. Also to provide an introduction to the elementary particles.
UNIT1 - Ions, electrons and atomic structure
Detection of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields- Dunnigton's method for e/m- positive ray
analysis: Thomson's parabola method - Bohr's atom model - Sommerfeld's relativistic atom model- the Vector
atom model and the quantum numbers- comparison with quantum model.
Coupling schemes: L-S coupling and j-j coupling – Pauli’s exclusion principle - Magnetic moment due to (i)
orbital motion of the electron (ii) due to spin- Stern and Gerlach experiment
UNIT 2 - Atomic and molecular spectra
Spin-orbit interaction in atomic spectra - fine structure and sodium doublet - Zeeman effect: experiment -
classical result - Quantum mechanical explanation- anomalous Zeeman effect - Paschen Back effect- Stark
effect (qualitative)
Origin of a pure rotational spectra of a rigid linear molecule- vibrating diatomic molecule as a quantum
harmonic oscillator- pure vibrational spectra- Spectroscopy (Schematic) : Ultraviolet - Infrared-absorption-
Raman
UNIT 3 - Properties of nuclei and Radioactivity
Isobars, isotopes, mirror nuclei -Nuclear mass and binding energy -Parity-Nuclear spin –Mass defect and
packing fraction-Stable nuclei –Nuclear size, Nuclear magnetic moment-Electric quadrapole moment-Nuclear
energy levels.
Radioactivity: Range and stopping power of alpha particles.-Geiger- Nuttal law-Feature of alpha decay
Tunnelling –Beta ray spectrum-Energetic of beta decay-Detection of neutrino-Gamma ray absorption in matter.
Unit 4 – Nuclear models, Fission and Fusion
Neutron: Discovery, Mass, Half life, Magnetic Moment, sources and detection–Shell model, Liquid drop theory
-Nuclear fission –Spontaneous fission and potential barrier-Self sustaining Chain Reaction –Neutron balance in
Nuclear Reactor-Uncontrolled chain reaction -Nuclear Fusion – radiation hazards and safety measures -
Controlled fusion-Fusion in stars.
Unit 5 - Elementary particle physics
Discovery of cosmic rays- primary and secondary rays- cosmic ray showers- discovery of positron – the mesons
– origin of cosmic rays- the Big-Bang theory- thermal history of the Universe- Hubble’s law – the future of the
universe- dark matter. Particles and anti-particles- antimatter- the fundamental interactions – elementary –
particle quantum numbers – conservation laws and symmetry – the Quark model – quantum chromodynamics-
the standard model – unification of interactions – Grand unified theories.(qualitative)

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. R.Murugeshan and Kiruthiga Sivaprasath, Modern Physics 14th Ed, S.Chand and Company Ltd, 2009 (Units
1, 2 & 5)
2. A.B. Gupta and Dipak Ghosh, Atomic and Nuclear Physics Books and Allied(P)Ltd, Calcutta, 1997.(units
3&4)
3. Ronald Gautreau and William Savin, Modern Physics, Schaum’s outline series, 2 nd Ed., Tata McGraw Hill
P.Ltd, 2004. (for problems)

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. K.Gopla Krishnan, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, 3rd Ed. ,MacMillan India Ltd. 1994
2. H.S.Mani and Mehta ( G.K) , Introduction to Modern Physics, Affiliated EWast-West Press, 1989.
3. R.P.Feynmann, R.B. Leighton and M.Sands , The Feynmann Lectures on Physics, Vol III, 7th Indian reprint,
Narosa Pub. Ltd, 1992.
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PH6612 - SOLID STATE PHYSICS

Category : MS Credits : 4
Semester : VI No. of hrs/wk : 3
Objectives:
1. To give the students a firm understanding of the basics of Solid State Physics.
2. To introduce the students to the applications of Solid State Physics and the physical properties of solids.
Unit 1 - Crystal Structure: Periodic array of atoms – Crystal lattice – Unit cell _ Basis – Symmetry
considerations – Classification of crystals – Bravais lattices in three dimensions – Crystal Planes and Miller
indices – crystal imperfections: zero and one dimensions – Burger’s vector
Unit 2 - Crystal diffraction: Bragg’s law – Laue equations - Experimental X-ray diffraction methods- Laue
method – Rotating crystal method – Powder method – Neutron diffraction.
Unit 3 - Thermal properties: Heat capacity – Classical theory – Einstein model – Debye model – Density of
modes (3d) – Debye model – Anharmonicity and thermal expansion of crystals – Principal coefficients –
Gruneisen relation – Thermal conductivity.
Unit 4 - Free electron theory of metals: Introduction – Free electron model – Free electron gas in 3-
dimensions – Density of states – Thermal capacity of free electron system – Paramagnetism of free electrons –
Sommerfeld theory of electrical conductivity – Thermal conductivity – Wiedemann Franz law – Hall effect –
Failure of free electron theory.
Unit 5 - Superconductivity: Introduction – Meissner effect – Levitation – Type I and Type II super-
conductivity – Vortex states – BCS theory (qualitative treatment only) – Josephson’s effect – Cooper pair
tunneling.

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Kittel. C, An Introduction to Solid State Physics, (5th edition) Wiley Eastern Ltd. 1977.
2. Hall H. E, Solid State Physics, E.L.B.S Manchester Physics series, 2nd ed. 1991.

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. Kakani, Hemarajani, Solid State Physics, 3rd ed. Sultan Chand & Co., 2005
2. Dekker A.N., Solid State Physics, MacMillan India Ltd, 1995.
3. Mandiratta, Sawhney, Fundamentals of Electricity and Magnetism, Affiliated East-west press, 1976.
4. R. Asokamani, Solid state physics, principles and applications, 1st ed. Anamaya publishers, 2006.
5. Elementary Solid state Physics - 4th Ed - Ali Omar - Pearson -1999
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PH6613 - PHYSICS PRACTICAL – VII

Category : MS Credits : 4
Semester : VI No. of hrs/wk : 3
Objectives: It is aimed at exposing the under graduate students of the Physics department to the techniques of
handling equipments, making error free measurements and error analysis.

1. Spectrometer- i-i’ curve- Refractive index.

2. Spectrometer- Dispersive power of a grating-normal incidence.
3. EMF of a thermocouple- Moving Coil galvanometer.
4. Field along the axis of a circular coil- Searle’s Vibration magnetometer- BH.
5. Searle’s vibration magnetometer- Magnetic moment.
6. Mutual Inductance- BG.
7. High resistance by leakage- BG.
8. Potentiometer- Calibration of High range voltmeter.

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Arul Thalapathi M., Practical Physics, Compteck Publishers, 2002.
2. C.C Ouseph, G.Rangarajan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S. Viswanathan Publisher-Part I (1990)
3. C.C Ouseph, C.Rangarajan, R.Balakrishnan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S.Viswanathan Publisher-
Part II (1996)

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. S.L Gupta and V.Kumar- Practical Physics- PragatiPrakashan – 25th Edition (2002)

PH6614 - PHYSICS PRACTICAL – VIII

Category : MS Credits : 4
Semester : VI No. of hrs/wk : 3
Objective :It is aimed at exposing the under graduate students of the Physics department to the techniques of
handling equipments, making error free measurements and error analysis.

1. Wein’s bridge oscillator – Op-amp

2. R-2R D/A converter – Op-amp
3. Temperature to voltage converter – Op-amp
4. Colpit’s oscillator – transistor
5. Double digit seconds counter – 7 segment
6. Flasher using relay – 555 timer
7. ASM programs – multiply & divide (all modes of addressing) - µP 8085
8. ASM programs – factorial & square root (all modes of addressing) - µP 8085

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Arul Thalapathi M., Practical Physics, Compteck Publishers, 2002.
2. C.C Ouseph, G.Rangarajan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S. Viswanathan Publisher-Part I (1990)
3. C.C Ouseph, C.Rangarajan, R.Balakrishnan- A Text Book of Practical Physics- S.Viswanathan Publisher-
Part II (1996)

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. S.L Gupta and V.Kumar- Practical Physics- PragatiPrakashan – 25th Edition (2002)

PH6654 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS SCIENCE & APPLIANCES

Category : SK Credits : 15
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Semester : VI No. of hrs/wk : 15

Objectives:
1. This course has been designed to provide an introduction to electrical machines and electronic
instruments.
2. To enable students acquire knowledge on the basic working principles and troubleshooting of everyday
household appliances.
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS SCIENCE
Unit 1 - Electrical Machines
D.C. Machines - constructional details - D.C. Generators- principle of working-types - emf equation D.C. motor
-principle of working- types- back emf, torque equation-starting of motors using 3pt.and 4 pt. Starters – speed
control of D.C. motors - applications. Transformer - Ideal transformer - principle of working, Construction
details - emf equation, transformation ratio - core loss - copper loss - losses and efficiency - regulation - OC and
SC tests on transformer - application. Synchronous machines - principles of working and constructional details
- induction motors-principle of working of 3 phase induction motor (Simple problems)
Unit 2 - Power Supplies and Regulators
Half-wave, full-wave and bridge rectifiers-efficiency and ripple factor for the above circuits- filters capacitors,
inductors, L-section and Pi-section and RC filters - Voltage multipliers – Half-wave – Full-wave doublers -
triplers and quadruplers - Voltage regulators- zener regulator - Emitter follower regulators - Series regulators –
Switched mode power supply(SMPS) - Uninterrupted power supply (UPS) (Block diagrams only) -
Transformerless power supplies
Unit 3 - Instrumentation
Bio-medical instrumentation: Transducers - electrodes and Bio-amplifiers - physiological transducer - pressure
transducer - temperature transducers - pulse sensors - respiration sensors - Bio-chemical transducers. Micro
controllers - Intel 8031/8051 - Internal architecture - Addressing modes - Instruction set –Software examples.
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES
Unit 4 - Electromechanical Components used in Electronic Equipment
Switches – Types - Mechanical, Electromechanical & Electronic Switches, characteristics and performance –
connectors and relays - types and applications - panel components
Testing and Measuring Instruments: Digital Multimeter – Basics – Measurement and Troubleshooting -
Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO) - Viewing Signal - Calibration and measurement of frequency, time period
and voltage with CRO - Block Diagram of CRO - Function Generator (FG) - Generating Signals with FG -
Specification of FG – Troubleshooting
Basics of Trouble Shooting
Tools used for repairing of electronic equipments – Soldering/de-soldering techniques – Basic Troubleshooting
techniques - General safety considerations in Trouble Shooting – Practical troubleshooting problems
Unit 5 - House Wiring and Home Appliance Accessories
Simple house wiring circuit – Types of wiring – wiring methods – electrical panel – cable type - Earthing –
Introduction – Need for earthing – principle – types - hazards – advantages - Stabilizer - Working principle –
Types – Repair – Inverter – Introduction – Block Diagram – DC to AC Convertor/Inverter – Designing an
Inverter – Troubleshooting and Repair – Battery – Types – Factors affecting charging – Cause of battery failure
– diagnosis and testing - visual inspection.
Home appliances
Electric iron - mixer grinder - ceiling and table fan - electric heater – kettle - washing machine – Installation
Procedure – working principle - circuit description - fault identification – trouble shooting - removal and
replacement of faulty components– Assembling and installation of a fluorescent lamp – various components –
working principle – troubleshooting – Decorative serial lamps – working and maintenance.
PRACTICALS
For units 1 to 3 (Any Eight to be selected by the course teacher)
1. Shift Registers - shift left, right and parallel load using JK flip-flop.
2. Counters- to design mod counters (of any sequence) using JK flip-flop.
3. Astable Multivibrator - using 555 timer, to study the Frequency response for different values of resistances
and capacitances and to find the unknown resistance and capacitance.
4. Solving Boolean Expressions using K-map and implementing the logic circuit.
5. Switching mode power supply – design and testing..
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6. Transformer - to find the efficiency of a single- phase transformer by conducting o.c. and s.c. tests.
7. Induction motor - to find the power input to a 3-phase induction motor using two watt meter method at no
load and any other load.
8. DC motors-speed control.
9. Microcontroller Intel 8051 - Software programs – I
10. Micro controller Intel 8051-Software programs – II
11. Microcontroller Intel 8051- Interfacing – I
12. Microcontroller Intel 8051-Interfacing-II
For units 4 and 5 (Any Four to be selected by the course teacher)
1. Digital Multimeter – Basics and Troubleshooting
2. CRO – Calibration, Measurements and Troubleshooting
3. Function Generator – Basic tuning, measuring and troubleshooting techniques.
4. Introduction to Soldering /De-soldering
5. Stabilizers – Working and Troubleshooting soldering techniques
6. House Wiring – single phase
7. House Wiring – three phase
8. Inverters – Circuit design and Troubleshooting.
9. Fluorescent lamps and Decorative Serial lamps – Basics and maintenance techniques
10. Home appliances servicing – I (Electric iron/Electric kettle/ mixer grinder)
11. Home appliances servicing – II (Ceiling Fan/table fan)
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
FOR UNITS 1 to 3
1. B. L. Theraja and A.K.Theraja, A Text book of Electrical Technology – Vol. II & IV, S. Chand & Co. 2005
2. Paul P. John, Electronic Devices and Circuits, New Age Intl., 2003
3. M. Arumugam, Biomedical instrumentation, Anuradha Publications, 2nd Ed., 2003
4. 8051 Manual and Student Work Book
FOR UNITS 4 and 5
1. K. Sudeep Singh, Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Electronic Equipments, Publishers S.K. Kataria &
Sons, 2010
2. Eric Kleinert, Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances, Mc Graw Hill, 3rd Edition, 2012
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. S.K. Bhattacharya, Electrical Machines, (TTTI Chandigarh) – TMH, 1998.
2. Mottershead and Allen, Electronic Devices and Circuits – An introduction, Prentice Hall of India, 1998
3. G.K. Mittal, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Khanna Publishers, 1994
4. B. L. Theraja, Basic Electronics: Solid-State, S. Chand & Co., 2008
5. V. K. Mehta, Principles of Electronics, S. Chand & Co., 2000
6. R.S. Khandpur, Handbook of Bio-Medical instrumentation, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2nd Ed., 2003
7. Kenneth J. Ayala, The 8051 Microcontroller 3E, Cengage Learning, 3rd Ed., 2004
8. George Meyerink, Appliances Service Handbook, Prentice Hall, 2nd Ed., 1984
9. R. S. Khandpur, Troubleshooting Electronic Equipment, Mc Grw Hill, 1st Ed., 2006
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PH6655 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SCIENCE & MACHINE SHOP TECHNOLOGY

Category : SK Credits : 15
Semester : VI No. of hrs/wk : 15
Objectives: This course has been designed to provide an introduction to electrical machines and the basics of
machine shop technology as well as devices for production technology.
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SCIENCE
Unit 1 - Electrical Machines
D.C. Machines - constructional details - D.C. Generators- principle of working-types - emf equation D.C. motor
-principle of working- types- back emf, torque equation-starting of motors using 3pt.and 4 pt. Starters – speed
control of D.C. motors - applications. Transformer - Ideal transformer - principle of working, Construction
details - emf equation, transformation ratio - core loss - copper loss - losses and efficiency - regulation - OC and
SC tests on transformer - application. Synchronous machines - principles of working and constructional details
- induction motors-principle of working of 3 phase induction motor (Simple problems)
Unit 2 - Power Supplies and Regulators
Half-wave, full-wave and bridge rectifiers-efficiency and ripple factor for the above circuits- filters capacitors,
inductors, L-section and Pi-section and RC filters - Voltage multipliers – Half-wave – Full-wave doublers -
triplers and quadruplers - Voltage regulators- zener regulator - Emitter follower regulators - Series regulators –
Switched mode power supply (SMPS) - Uninterrupted power supply (UPS) (Block diagrams only) -
Transformerless power supplies
Unit 3 - Instrumentation
Bio-medical instrumentation: Transducers - electrodes and Bio-amplifiers - physiological transducer - pressure
transducer - temperature transducers - pulse sensors - respiration sensors - Bio-chemical transducers. Micro
controllers - Intel 8031/8051 - Internal architecture - Addressing modes - Instruction set –Software examples.
MACHINE SHOP TECHNOLOGY
Unit 4 - Planer, Shaper, Drilling Machines
Types of planers (Description only)-specifications-Principles of operation-Drives-Quick return mechanism-feed
mechanism-Types, work holding devices and special fixtures-Types of tools -various operations.
Shaper
Types of shapers-specifications-standard plain-universal-draw cut -principles of operation- drives quick return
mechanism-crank and slotted ink-feed mechanism work holding devices- tools and fixtures.
Drilling Machines
Drills -Flat drills- Twist drills- Nomenclature-Types of Drilling Machines-Bench type- Floor type-Radial Type-
Gang Drill-Multi spindle type-Principle of operation in drilling-speeds and feeds for various materials -drilling
holes-methods of holding drill bit-drill chucks- Regrinding of Drill bits and Drill jigs.
Unit 5 - Milling, Grinding and Broaching Machines
Types –Column and knee type - plain-universal milling machine-vertical milling machine- plano miller –
specification of milling machines- Principles of operation work and tool holding devices.
Grinding: Types and classification-specifications –Rough Grinders-Floor mounted band grinders- portable
grinders
Broaching: Types of broaching machine-Horizontal, vertical and continuous broaching –principles of operation.
PRACTICALS
For units 1 to 3 (Any eight to be selected by the course teacher)
1. Shift Registers-to shift left, right and parallel load using JK flip-flop.
2. Counters- to design modern counters (of any -sequence) using JK flip-flop.
3. Astable multivibrators-using 555 timer, to study the Frequency response for different values of resistances
and capacitances and to find the unknown resistance and capacitance.
4. Solving Boolean Expressions using K-map and implementing the logic circuit.
5. Switching mode power supply – design and testing.
6. Transformer-to find the efficiency of a single-phase transformer by conducing o.c. and s.c. tests.
7. Induction motor-to find the power input to a 3-phase induction motor using two watt meter method at no load
and any other load.
8. DC motors-speed control.
9. Microcontroller Intel 8051-Software programs -I
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10. Microcontroller Intel 8051-Softwareprograms-II

11. Microcontroller Intel 8051-Interfacing-I
12. Microcontroller Intel 8051-Interfacing-II
For units 4 and 5 (Any Four to be selected by the course teacher)
1. Shaping to the planned dimensions.
2. Cutting and bending.
3. Using drilling machines for various requirements.
4. Different types of welding.
5. Boxes of different sizes.
6. Wood work.
7. Experiments using lathe.
BOOKS FOR STUDY:
FOR UNITS 1 to 3
5. B. L. Theraja and A.K.Theraja, A Text book of Electrical Technology – Vol. I,II, S. Chand & Co. 2005
6. Paul P. John, Electronic Devices and Circuits, New Age Intl., 2003
7. M. Arumugam, Biomedical instrumentation, Anuradha Publications, 2nd Ed., 2003
8. 8051 Manual and Student Work Book
FOR UNITS 4 and 5
1. K. Hajra Choudhury, A. K. Kajra Choudhury, Nirjhar Roy , Workshop technology (2010) SMedia Promoters
and Publishers Private Ltd, Mumbai
2. Chapman, Work shop technology, Vol. I, II, III, (2011) Viva books pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. S.K. Bhattacharya, Electrical Machines, (TTTI Chandigarh) – TMH, 1998.
2. Mottershead and Allen, Electronic Devices and Circuits – An introduction, Prentice Hall of India, 1998
3. G.K. Mittal, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Khanna Publishers, 1994
4. B. L. Theraja, Basic Electronics: Solid-State, S. Chand & Co., 2008
5. V. K. Mehta, Principles of Electronics, S. Chand & Co., 2000
6. R.S. Khandpur, Handbook of Bio-Medical instrumentation, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2nd Ed., 2003
7. Kenneth J. Ayala, The 8051 Microcontroller 3E, Cengage Learning, 3rd Ed., 2004
8. Myron L. Begeman , Manufacturing process, Asia publishing House, 1964.
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PH3206 - PHYSICS FOR BIOLOGY

Category : AO Credits : 3
Semester : III No. of hrs/wk : 4
To Whom : PB & Bio Tech / Adv. Zoo
Objective: To expose the students of biology to some fundamental physics required for study of the
measurements of physical properties related to biological systems.
Unit 1 Properties of matter
Viscosity - Newton’s formula - coefficient of viscosity- Factors affecting viscosity- capillary flow method
– Stokes method – Biological significance of viscosity- Surface tension – Kinetic theory of surface tension –
Factors affecting surface tension – Capillary rise method – Drop weight method – Interfacial surface tension –
Biological significance of surface tension
Unit 2 Laser Physics
Absorption, spontaneous emission and stimulated emission- characteristics of laser light- Einstein’s A and
B coefficients – principle of laser action – He-Ne laser – CO2 laser – Ruby laser – Nd-YAG Laser –
semiconductor laser – applications of laser.
Unit 3 Microscopes
Characteristics of light – magnification – Compound microscope – Phase contrast microscope -
interference microscope – ultraviolet microscope – Fluorescent microscope – electron microscope –
Transmission Electron microscope – Scanning electron microscope - Uses.
Unit 4 Radiation Biology
Radioactivity - Natural radioactivity – induced radioactivity Half life – mean life – Radioactive
disintegration – units of radioactivity – GM counter – Proportional counter – Scintillation counter - uses of
radio isotopes: diagnostic and therapeutic – archeological dating by C14 method – Biological effects of
radiation
Unit 5 Biological transducers
Bio-medical instrumentation – transducers – electrodes and bio amplifiers – physiological transducer –
pressure transducer – temperature transducer – pulse sensors – respiration sensors- bio-chemical transducers.

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. M. A. Subramaniam, Biophysics – principles and techniques, MJP publishers, 2005.
2. S. Armugam, Biomedical instrumentation, Anuratha Agencies, 2nd Ed., 2006.
3. J. Kumar, S. Moorthy Babu, S. Vasudevan, Engineering Physics, Vijay Nicole Imprints Pvt. Ltd, 2006
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. Vasantha Pattabhi, N. Gautham, Biophysics, Narosa Publishing House, 2002.
2. Vatsala Piramal, Biophysics, Dominant Publishers and Distributors, 2006.
3. D.S.Mathur, Properties of matter, S.Chand Publishing, 11th Ed. 2005
4. P. Narayanan, Essentials of Biophysics, New Age International, 2nd Ed. 2007
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PH3207 - PHYSICS PRACTICAL FOR BIOLOGY

Category : AO Credits : 1
Semester : III No. of hrs/wk : 2
To Whom : PB & Bio Tech / Adv. Zoo

Objective: To expose the students of biology to some measurements of physical properties.

EXPERIMENTS:
1. Surface tension- capillary rise
2. Surface tension by method of drops
3. Viscosity by graduated burrette
4. Focal length of a convex and concave lens
5. Melde’s string – longitudinal and transverse vibrations.
6. Temperature transducer.
7. Light Transducer.

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. Vatsala Piramal, Biophysics, Dominant Publishers and Distributors, 2006.
2. D.S.Mathur, Properties of matter, S.Chand Publishing, 11th Ed. 2005.
3. P. Narayanan, Essentials of Biophysics, New Age International, 2nd Ed. 2007.
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PH3208 - MICROPROCESSOR 8085

Category : AO Credits : 3
Semester : III No. of hrs/wk : 4
To Whom : CS / CA

Objectives:
1. This paper aims at providing an in depth knowledge of the eight bit microprocessor 8085.
2. The students will also get the opportunity to practically work out the assembly language programs
during the lab sessions.
Unit 1 - Architecture
Architecture of 8085 – registers – flags – ALU – address and data bus – demultiplexing address/data bus –
control and status signals – control bus – pin out diagram – functions of different pins
Unit 2 - Instructions in 8085
Instruction set – data transfer, arithmetic, logic, branching and machine control group of instructions –
addressing modes – immediate, direct, register indirect, register and implied
Unit 3 - ASM programs
Assembly language programs: addition – subtraction – multiplication – division (by all modes of programming)
– square – square root – sorting in ascending and descending order – picking largest/smallest in an array –
subroutines – hand assembling programs
Unit 4 - Interfacing I/O devices
Types of interfacing devices – address decoding for I/O – input/output ports – Programmable peripheral
interface 8255 – Features of 8255 – programming 8255
Unit 5 - Interrupts
Interrupts in 8085 – hardware and software interrupts – RIM, SIM instructions – Simple polled and interrupt
controlled data transfer.

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Ramesh Gaonkar, Microprocessor Architecture Programming and Application with 8085/8080A, CBS
Publishers, 5th Edition, 2011.
2. Aditya P Mathur, Introduction to Microprocessors, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 3rd Edition, 2001.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. V. Vijayendran, Fundamentals of Microprocessor 8085, Viswanathan S. Printers & Publishers Pvt.Ltd.,
2009.
2. Lance A. Levanthal, Introduction to Microprocessors, Prentice Hall, 1978.
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PH3209 - MICROPROCESSOR 8085 PRACTICAL

Category : AO Credits : 1
Semester : III No. of hrs/wk : 2
To Whom : CS / CA

Objectives:
1. This paper aims at providing an in depth knowledge of the eight bit microprocessor 8085.
2. The students will also get the opportunity to practically work out the assembly language programs
during the lab sessions.

EXPERIMENTS:
1. ASM programs – Add & subtract (all modes of addressing) – microprocessor 8085
2. ASM programs – multiplication & division (all modes of addressing) – microprocessor 8085
3. ASM programs – factorial & square root (all modes of addressing) – microprocessor 8085
4. ASM programs – sorting & determining largest and smallest in an array – microprocessor 8085
5. ASM programs – code conversion - microprocessor 8085
6. Microprocessor 8085 – Interface I (LEDs & switches)
7. Microprocessor 8085 – Interface II (waveform generation)
8. Microprocessor 8085 – Interface III (frequency generation)
9. Microprocessor 8085 – Interface IV (Traffic light simulator)

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. V. Vijayendran, Fundamentals of Microprocessor 8085, Viswanathan S.Printers & Publishers Pvt.Ltd., 2009.
2. Lance A. Levanthal, Introduction to Microprocessors, Prentice Hall, 1978.
3. Arul Thalapathi M., Practical Physics, Compteck Publishers, 2002.
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PH4208 - APPLIED PHYSICS

Category : AO Credits : 3
Semester : IV No. of hrs/wk : 4
To Whom : CH / MT / CS / CA

Objective:
1. This paper provides an in depth knowledge to the students about semiconductor devices & integrated
circuits and their functioning.
2. The students will also experimentally implement the theory they study through in practical sessions.
Unit 1 - Semiconductor Devices
Semiconductors – Intrinsic and Extrinsic Semiconductors – Fermi level (no derivation) – Mechanism of current
conduction – PN junction diode – Zener diode – Transistor: Structure – Mechanism of amplification – Current
components – Modes of operation – Transistor CE amplifier.
Unit 2 - Optoelectronic Devices
Principles, operation and characteristics of opto-electronic devices: LDR – Photo diode – Photo Transistor –
Photo Voltaic cell – Solar Cell – Photo Emissive sensors –Vacuum Photo tube – Gas filled photo tube – Photo
Multiplier – LED – IR Emitter – LCD – Opto-couplers.
Unit 3 - Operational amplifiers
Ideal Op-amp – Inverting and non-inverting amplifiers – Unity follower – Summing amplifier – Difference
amplifier – Integrator – Differentiator – Solving simultaneous equations.
Unit 4 - A/D and D/A convertors
Introduction – Weighted resistor D/A convertor – R-2R ladder D/A converter – Parallel A/D converter –
Successive approximation converter – Dual slope A/D converter
Unit 5 - Timer and applications:
555 timer – Internal block diagram and working – Applications of 555 timer – Schmitt trigger – Astable and
monostable operations

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Gupta S.L, Kumar V, Hand book of Electronics, Pragati Prakashan, 2012.
2. Chattopadhay D and Rakshit, Electronics Fundamental and applications, New Age International, 11th
Edition, 2010.
3. Ramakant A Gayakwad, Op-Amps and Linear Integrated circuits, PHI Learning, 4th Edition, 2009.
4. R.P. Jain, Modern Digital Electronics, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 4th Edition, 2009.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:
1. V. K Mehta, Rohit Mehta, Principles of Electronics, S. Chand Publisher, 11th Edition, 2010.
2. V. Vijayendran, Introduction to Integrated Electronics, Viswanathan S.,Printers & Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2009.
3. Gordon J. Deboo, Clifford N Burrow, Integrated Circuits and Semiconductor Devices: Theory and
applications, Mcgraw-hill Education, 2nd Edition, 1978.
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PH4209 - APPLIED PHYSICS PRACTICAL

Category : AO Credits : 1
Semester : IV No. of hrs/wk : 2
To Whom : CH / MT / CS / CA

Objective:
1. This paper provides an in depth knowledge to the students about semiconductor devices & integrated
circuits and their functioning.
2. The students will also experimentally implement the theory they study through in practical sessions.

EXPERIMENTS:
1. Zener diode – Forward and Reverse Bias
2. Zener diode – regulated and unregulated power supply
3. Transistor Characteristics – CE mode
4. Inverting and non inverting amplifier – OPAMP
5. Summing and Difference amplifier – OPAMP
6. Solving simultaneous equations – OPAMP
7. R-2R D/A converter – OPAMP
8. Astable multivibrator – 555 timer
9. Light to frequency converter – 555 timer

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Arul Thalapathi M., Practical Physics, Compteck Publishers, 2002.

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. V. K Mehta, Rohit Mehta, Principles of Electronics, S. Chand Publisher, 11th Edition, 2010.
2. V. Vijayendran, Introduction to Integrated Electronics, Viswanathan S.,Printers & Publishers Pvt. Ltd.,
2009.
3. Gordon J. Deboo, Clifford N Burrow, Integrated Circuits and Semiconductor Devices: Theory and
applications, Mcgraw-hill Education, 2nd Edition, 1978.
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PH3302 - WORKSHOP PRACTICE

Category : EG Credits : 1
Semester : III No. of hrs/wk : 3
To Whom : Other Than Physics Students

Objectives:
1. This course has been designed to provide an introduction to machines
2. The students will acquire knowledge on the basic working principles and manufacturing technology.

Unit 1: Manufacturing process – classification- types of production systems-plant layout-objectives of plant

layout- manufacturing –automation, mechanization – Introduction to Engineering drawing - CAD-CAM- CIM-
industrial safety.
Unit 2: Properties, testing and inspection of metals – stress and strain- mechanical properties- destructive
testing – comprehensive test- hardness test
Unit 3: Instruments for measurements- steels scale- scribers- punches- callipers-devices – tri square- height –
gauge – hammers- surface plate- vices- hacksaw- files -chisels
Unit 4: Lathe- types of lathe-centering- turning- tapers and taper turning- grooving- filing-spinning-reaming-
boring
Unit 5: Drilling – types of drilling machines- portable drilling- radial drilling- spindle drilling – machine time in
drilling – boring – grinding

EXPERIMENTS:
Any eight to be selected by the course teacher
1. Marking out and filling plane surfaces. Use of surface plates, Angle plate, marking block, Height gauge,
marking the centre of a round bar.
2. Hack sawing, chiselling.
3. Marking for drilling holes.
4. Threading- external, Internal. Filing-Cham.
5. Filing right angles and open fitting, Use of vernier callipers.
6. Filing. Use of micrometer -fitting.
7. Grinding Lathe tools. Facing, plane turning, taper turning.
8. Engineering Drawing, workshop calculations.
9. Soldering, Sheet metal work.
10. Welding- fabrication.

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. S. K. Hajra Choudhury, A. K. Kajra Choudhury, Nirjhar Roy, Workshop technology 2010, Media
Promoters and Publishers Private Ltd, Mumbai
2. Chapman, Work shop technology, Vol. I, II, III, 2011 Viva books pvt. Ltd, New Delhi

BOOKS FOR REFERENCE:

1. Myron L. Begeman , 1964, Asia publishing house, Bombay
2. Rajinder Singh, Introduction to basic manufacturing technology, 2010, New age publishers’ internationals
publishers pvt. Ltd`
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PH4304 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES

Category : EG Credits : 1
Semester : IV No. of hrs/wk : 3
To Whom : Other Than Physics Students

Objectives:
1. This paper is designed to make the students aware of the latest type of appliances and gadgets available
and to know how they work.
2. The paper also aims at helping them to know how to make the best use of these appliances.
3. The students will further be exposed to essential maintenance and how to avoid potential health hazards
if any
Unit 1 - Test and Measurement:
Digital callipers – digital screw gauge – digital balance – digital clock – digital thermometer - digital
multimeters – digital oscilloscopes.
Unit 2 - Home appliances:
Air conditioner – refrigerator – microwave oven – induction cooker – washing machines – inverters – solar
powered appliances – digital cameras.
Unit 3 - Communication:
Fibre optics – cellular phones – cellular phone jammers – Bluetooth – global positioning system – RFID
security systems.
Unit 4 - Robotics:
Basics – robotic arm – mobile robots – autonomous robots - Honda's ASIMO robot.
Unit 5 - Computers:
Basic components – Motherboards – Memory – I/O devices – assembling – operating systems.

BOOKS FOR STUDY:

1. Gottapu Sasibhushana Rao, Mobile Cellular Communication, 1st Edition, Pearson (2012).
2. S K Saha, Introduction to Robotics, 1st Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Education (2008).
3. Alok Kumar, Computer General Awareness 1st Edition, Upkar Prakashan (2008)

REFERENCES:
1. howstuffworks.com
2. wikepedia.com
3. Study material to be provided by the department.