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 ADIKAVI NANNAYA UNIVERSITY
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM
CBCS / Semester System
(W.e.f. 2016-17 Admitted Batch)
I Semester Syllabus
PHYSICS
(For Mathematics Combinations)

PAPER I: MECHANICS& PROPERTIES OF MATTER

Work load: 60 hrs per semester 4 hrs/week

UNIT-I (10 hrs)

1. Vector Analysis
Scalar and vector fields, gradient of a scalar field and its physical significance. Divergence
and curl of a vector field with derivations and physical interpretation. Vector integration
(line, surface and volume), Statement and proof of Gauss and Stokes theorems.

UNIT-II (10 hrs)

2. Mechanics of particles
Laws of motion, motion of variable mass system, Equation of motion of a rocket.
Conservation of energy and momentum, Collisions in two and three dimensions, Concept of
impact parameter, scattering cross-section, Rutherford scattering-derivation.

UNIT-III (16 hrs)

3. Mechanics of Rigid bodies
Definition of rigid body, rotational kinematic relations, equation of motion for a rotating
body, angular momentum, Euler equations and its applications, precession of a top,
Gyroscope, precession of the equinoxes.
4. Mechanics of continuous media
Elastic constants of isotropic solids and their relations, Poisson's ratio and expression for
Poisson's ratio in terms of y, n, k. Classification of beams, types of bending, point load,
distributed load, shearing force and bending moment, sign conventions.

UNIT-IV (12hrs)
5. Central forces
Central forces, definition and examples, characteristics of central forces, conservative nature
of central forces, conservative force as a negative gradient of potential energy, equatglobal
ion of motion under a central force.Derivation of Kepler’s laws.Motion of satellites, idea of
Global Positioning System (GPS).

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UNIT-V (12 hrs)
6. Special theory of relativity
Galilean relativity, absolute frames. Michelson-Morley experiment, negative
result.Postulates of special theory of relativity.Lorentz transformation, time dilation, length
contraction, addition of velocities, mass-energy relation.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. B. Sc. Physics, Vol.1, Telugu Academy, Hyderabad
2. Fundamentals of Physics Vol. I - Resnick, Halliday, Krane ,Wiley India 2007
3. Unified Physics, Vol. 1, S.L. Gupata & S. Guptha, Jai Prakash Nath & Co, Meerut.
4. College Physics-I. T. Bhimasankaram and G. Prasad. Himalaya Publishing House.
5. University Physics-FW Sears, MW Zemansky& HD Young,Narosa Publications, Delhi
6. Mechanics, S.G.Venkatachalapathy, Margham Publication, 2003.

Practical paper 1: Mechanics & Properties of Matter

Work load: 30 hrs per semester 2 hrs/week

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded
1. Viscosity of liquid by the flow method (Poiseuille’s method)
2. Young’s modulus of the material of a bar (scale) by uniform bending
3. Young’s modulus of the material a bar (scale) by non- uniform bending
4. Surface tension of a liquid by capillary rise method
5. Determination of radius of capillary tube by Hg thread method
6. Viscosity of liquid by Searle’sviscometer method
7. Bifilar suspension –moment of inertia of a regular rectangular body.
8. Determination of moment of inertia using Fly-wheel
9. Determination of the height of a building using a sextant.
10. Rigidity modulus of material of a wire-dynamic method (torsional pendulum)
Suggested student activities
Student seminars, group discussions, assignments, field trips, study project and experimentation
using virtual lab
.
Examples
Seminars - A topic from any of the Units is given to the student and asked to give a
brief seminar presentation.
Group discussion - A topic from one of the units is given to a group of students and asked to
discuss and debate on it.
Assignment - Few problems may be given to the students from the different units and
asked them to solve.
Field trip - Visit to Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota / Thermal and
hydroelectric power stations / Science Centres, any other such visit etc.
Study project - Web based study of different satellites and applications.

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Domain skills:
Logical derivation, experimentation, problem solving, data collection and analysis, measurement
skills

*** Documental evidence is to be maintained for the above activities.

NOTE: Problems should be solved at the end of every chapter of all Units.
1. Each theory paper is of 100 marks and practical paper is also of 50 marks.
Each theory paper is 75 marks University Exam (external) + 25 marks mid Semester Exam
(internal). Each practical paper is 50 marks external
2. The teaching work load per week for semesters I to VIis 4 hours per paper for theory and 2
hours for all laboratory (practical) work.
3. The duration of the examination for each theory paper is 3.00 hrs.
4. The duration of each practical examination is 3 hrs with 50 marks, which are to be
distributed as30 marks for experiment
10 marks for viva
10 marks for record

Practicals 50 marks
Formula & Explanation 6
Tabular form +graph +circuit diagram 6
Observations 12
Calculation, graph, precautions & Result 6
Viva-Voce 10
Record 10

***NOTE: Practical syllabus is same for both Mathematics and Non Mathematics combinations

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 ADIKAVI NANNAYA UNIVERSITY
CBCS/ SEMESTER SYSTEM
SEMESTER II : B.Sc Physics
(for 2016-17 Admitted Batch)

Paper II:Waves & Oscillations

(For Maths Combinations)
Work load: 60 hrs per semester 4 hrs/week

UNIT-I (12 hrs)

1. Simple Harmonic oscillations
Simple harmonic oscillator and solution of the differential equation-Physical characteristics
of SHM, torsion pendulum-measurements of rigidity modulus, compound pendulum-
measurement of ‘g’, Principle of superposition, beats, combination of two mutually
perpendicular simple harmonic vibrations of same frequency and different frequencies.
Lissajous figures.

UNIT-II (12 hrs)

2. Damped and forced oscillations
Damped harmonic oscillator, solution of the differential equation of damped oscillator.
Energy considerations, comparison with un-damped harmonic oscillator, logarithmic
decrement, relaxation time, quality factor, differential equation of forced oscillator and its
solution, amplitude resonance and velocity resonance.

UNIT-III (10 hrs)

3. Complex vibrations
Fourier theorem and evaluation of the Fourier coefficients, analysis of periodic wave
functions-square wave, triangular wave, saw tooth wave, simple problems on evolution of
Fourier coefficients.

UNIT-IV (17hrs)
4. Vibrating strings: 8 hrs
Transverse wave propagation along a stretched string, general solution of wave equation and
its significance, modes of vibration of stretched string clamped at ends, overtones and
harmonics. Energy transport and transverse impedance.
5. Vibrations of bars: 9 hrs
Longitudinal vibrations in bars-wave equation and its general solution. Special cases (i) bar
fixed at both ends (ii) bar fixed at the midpoint (iii) bar fixed at one end. Tuning fork.

UNIT-V (9 hrs)
6. Ultrasonics: 9hrs
Ultrasonics, properties of ultrasonic waves, production of ultrasonics by piezoelectric and
magnetostriction methods, detection of ultrasonics, determination of wavelength of
ultrasonic waves.Applications of ultrasonic waves.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. BSc Physics Vol.1, Telugu Academy, Hyderabad.
2. Waves and Oscillations. N. Subramanyam and Brijlal, Vikas Pulications.

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 3. Unified Physics Vol., Mechanics, Waves and Oscillations, Jai Prakash Nath&Co.Ltd.
4. Fundamentals of Physics. Halliday/Resnick/Walker ,Wiley India Edition 2007.
5. Waves & Oscillations. S.Badami, V. Balasubramanian and K.R. Reddy,Orient Longman.
6. College Physics-I. T. Bhimasankaram and G. Prasad. Himalaya Publishing House.
7. Science and Technology of Ultrasonics- Baldevraj, Narosa, New Delhi,2004
8. Introduction to Physics for Scientists and Engineers. F.J. Buche. McGraw Hill.

Practical Paper II: Waves & Oscillations

Work load: 30 hrs per semester 2 hrs/week
Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded
1. Volume resonator experiment
2. Determination of ‘g’ by compound/bar pendulum
3. Simple pendulum normal distribution of errors-estimation of time period and the error of
the mean by statistical analysis
4. Determination of the force constant of a spring by static and dynamic method.
5. Determination of the elastic constants of the material of a flat spiral spring.
6. Coupled oscillators
7. Verification of laws of vibrations of stretched string –sonometer
8. Determination of frequency of a bar –Melde’s experiment.
9. Study of a damped oscillation using the torsional pendulum immersed in liquid-decay
constant and damping correction of the amplitude.
10. Formation of Lissajous figures using CRO.

Suggested student activities

Student seminars, group discussions, assignments, field trips, study project and experimentation
using virtual lab
.
Examples
Seminars - A topic from any of the Units is given to the student and asked to give a
brief seminar presentation.
Group discussion - A topic from one of the units is given to a group of students and asked to
discuss and debate on it.
Assignment - Few problems may be given to the students from the different units and
asked them to solve.
Field trip - Visit to Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota / Thermal and
hydroelectric power stations / Science Centres, any other such visit etc.
Study project - Web based study of different satellites and applications.

Domain skills:
Logical derivation, experimentation, problem solving, data collection and analysis, measurement
skills
*** Documental evidence is to be maintained for the above activities.

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 ADIKAVI NANNAYA UNIVERSITY
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM
CBCS / Semester System
(W.e.f. 2015-16 Admitted Batch)
III Semester Syllabus
PHYSICS
(For Mathematics Combinations)
WAVE OPTICS

Work load:60 hrs per semester 4 hrs/week

UNIT-I (8 hrs)
1. Aberrations:
Introduction – monochromatic aberrations, spherical aberration, methods of minimizing
spherical aberration, coma, astigmatism and curvature of field, distortion. Chromatic
aberration-the achromatic doublet. Achromatism for two lenses (i)in contact and (ii)
separated by a distance.

UNIT-II (14hrs )
2. Interference
Principle of superposition – coherence-temporal coherence and spatial coherence-conditions
for interference of light. Fresnel’s biprism-determination of wavelength of light – change of
phase on reflection. Oblique incidence of a plane wave on a thin film due to reflected and
transmitted light (cosine law) – colors of thin films-
Interference by a film with two non-parallel reflecting surfaces (Wedge shaped film).
Determination of diameter of wire, Newton’s rings in reflected light. Michelson
interferometer, Determination of wavelength of monochromatic light using Newton’s rings
and Michelson Interferometer.

UNIT-III (14hrs)
3. Diffraction
Introduction,distinction between Fresnel and Fraunhoffer diffraction, Fraunhoffer diffraction
–Diffraction due to single slit- Fraunhoffer diffraction due to double slit- Fraunhoffer
diffraction pattern with N slits (diffraction grating).Resolving power of grating,
Determination of wavelength of light in normal incidence and minimum deviation methods
using diffraction grating,
Fresnel’s half period zones-area of the half period zones-zone plate-comparison of zone
plate with convex lens-difference between interference and diffraction.

UNIT-IV (10 hrs )

4. Polarisation:
Polarized light: methods of polarization polarization by reflection, refraction, double
refraction, scattering of light-Brewster’s law-Mauls law-Nicol prism polarizer and analyzer-
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 Quarter wave plate, Half wave plate-optical activity, determination of specific rotation by
Laurent’s half shade polarimeter- Babinet’s compensator - idea of elliptical and circular
polarization

UNIT-V (14hrs)
5. Lasers and Holography
Lasers: introduction, spontaneous emission, stimulated emission. Population Inversion,
Laser principle-Einstein coefficients-Types of lasers-He-Ne laser, Ruby laser- Applications
of lasers. Holography: Basic principle of holography - Gabor hologram and its limitations,
Applications of holography.
6. Fiber Optics
Introduction - different types of fibers, rays and modes in an optical fiber, fiber material,
principles of fiber communication (qualitative treatment only), advantages of fiber optic
communication.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. BSc Physics, Vol.2, Telugu Akademy, Hyderabad
2. A Text Book of Optics-N Subramanyam, L Brijlal, S.Chand& Co.
3. Unified Physics Vol.II Optics & Thermodynamics – Jai Prakash Nath&Co.Ltd., Meerut
4. Optics,F..A. Jenkins and H.G. White, Mc Graw-Hill
5. Optics, AjoyGhatak,Tata Mc Graw-Hill.
6. Introduction of Lasers – Avadhanulu, S.Chand& Co.
7. Principles of Optics- BK Mathur, Gopala Printing Press, 1995

Practical Paper III: Wave Optics

Work load:30 hrs 2 hrs/week
Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded
1. Determination of radius of curvature of a given convex lens-Newton’s rings.
2. Resolving power of grating.
3. Study of optical rotation – polarimeter.
4. Dispersive power of a prism.
5. Determination of wavelength of light using diffraction grating-minimum deviation
method.
6. Determination of wavelength of light using diffraction grating-normal incidence method.
7. Resolving power of a telescope.
8. Refractive index of a liquid-hallow prism
9. Determination of thickness of a thin wire by wedge method
10. Determination of refractive index of liquid-Boy’s method.

Suggested student activities

Student seminars, group discussions, assignments, field trips, study project and experimentation
using virtual lab

Examples
Seminars - A topic from any of the Units is given to the student and asked to give a
brief seminar presentation.
Group discussion - A topic from one of the units is given to a group of students and asked to
discuss and debate on it.
Assignment - Few problems may be given to the students from the different units and
asked them to solve.
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Field trip - Visit to Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota / Thermal and
hydroelectric power stations / Science Centres, any other such visit etc.
Study project - Web based study of different satellites and applications.

Domain skills:
Logical derivation, experimentation, problem solving, data collection and analysis, measurement
skills

*** Documental evidence is to be maintained for the above activities.

NOTE: Problems should be solved at the end of every chapter of all Units.
1. Each theory paper is of 100 marks and practical paper is also of 50 marks.
Each theory paper is 75 marks University Exam (external) + 25 marks mid Semester Exam
(internal). Each practical paper is 50 marks external
2. The teaching work load per week for semesters I to VI is 4 hours per paper for theory and
2 hours for all laboratory (practical) work.
3. The duration of the examination for each theory paper is 3.00 hrs.
4. The duration of each practical examination is 3 hrs with 50 marks, which are to be
distributed as30 marks for experiment
10 marks for viva
10 marks for record

Practicals 50 marks
Formula & Explanation 6
Tabular form +graph +circuit diagram 6
Observations 12
Calculation, graph, precautions & Result 6
Viva-Voce 10
Record 10

***NOTE: Practical syllabus is same for both Mathematics and Non Mathematics combinations

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 ADIKAVI NANNAYA UNIVERSITY
CBCS/SEMESTER SYSTEM
IV SEMESTER: B.Sc PHYSICS
W.E.FROM 2015-16 ADMITTED BATCH

Paper IV: Thermodynamics &Radiation Physics

(For Maths Combinations)
Work load: 60 hrs per semester 4 hrs/week

UNIT-I (10 hrs)

1. Kinetic theory of gases
Introduction –Deduction of Maxwell’s law of distribution of molecular speeds, experimental
verification. Transport phenomena – Mean free path - Viscosity of gases-thermal
conductivity-diffusion of gases.

UNIT-II(12 hrs)
2. Thermodynamics
Introduction- Isothermal and adiabatic process- Reversible and irreversible processes-
Carnnot’s engine and its efficiency-Carnot’s theorem-Second law of thermodynamics.
Kelvin’s and Claussius statements-Entropy, physical significance –Change in entropy in
reversible and irreversible processes-Entropy and disorder-Entropy of Universe–
Temperature-Entropy (T-S) diagram and its uses - Change of entropy of a perfect gas-
change of entropy when ice changes into steam.

UNIT-III(12 hrs)
3. Thermodynamic potentials and Maxwell’s equations
Thermodynamic potentials-Derivation of Maxwell’s thermodynamic relations-Clausius-
Clayperon’s equation-Derivation for ratio of specific heats-Derivation for difference of two
specific heats for perfect gas.Joule Kelvin effect-expression for Joule Kelvin coefficient for
perfect and vander Waal’s gas.

UNIT-IV(12 hrs)
4. Low temperature Physics
Introduction-Joule Kelvin effect-Porous plug experiment - Joule expansion-Distinction
between adiabatic and Joule Thomson expansion-Expression for Joule Thomson cooling-
Liquefaction of helium, Kapitza’s method-Adiabatic demagnetization, Production of low
temperatures -applications of substances at lowtemperature-effects of chloro and fluoro
carbons on ozone layer.

UNIT-V(14 hrs)
5. Quantum theory of radiation
Blackbody-Ferry’s black body-distribution of energy in the spectrum of black body-Wein’s
displacement law,Wein’s law, Rayleigh-Jean’s law-Quantum theory of radiation-Planck’s
law-Measurement of radiation-Types of pyrometers-Disappearing filament optical
pyrometer-experimental determination – Angstrompyrheliometer-determination of solar
constant, Temperature of Sun.

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. BSc Physics, Vol.2, Telugu Akademy, Hyderabad
2. Thermodynamics, R.C.Srivastava, S.K.Saha& Abhay K.Jain, Eastern Economy Edition.
3. Unified Physics Vol.2, Optics & Thermodynamics, Jai Prakash Nath&Co.Ltd., Meerut
4. Fundamentals of Physics. Halliday/Resnick/Walker.C. Wiley India Edition 2007
5. Heat, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics-N Brij Lal, P Subrahmanyam, PS Hemne,
S.Chand& Co.,2012
6. Heat and Thermodynamics- MS Yadav, Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd, 2000
7. University Physics, HD Young, MW Zemansky,FW Sears, Narosa Publishers, New Delhi

Practical Paper IV: Thermodynamics & Radiation Physics

Work load: 30 hrs 2 hrs/week
Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded
1. Specific heat of a liquid –Joule’s calorimeter –Barton’s radiation correction
2. Thermal conductivity of bad conductor-Lee’s method
3. Thermal conductivity of rubber.
4. Measurement of Stefan’s constant.
5. Specific heat of a liquid by applying Newton’s law of cooling correction.
6. Heating efficiency of electrical kettle with varying voltages.
7. Thermoemf- thermo couple - potentiometer
8. Thermal behavior of an electric bulb (filament/torch light bulb)
9. Measurement of Stefan’s constant- emissive method
10. Study of variation of resistance with temperature - thermistor.

Suggested student activities

Student seminars, group discussions, assignments, field trips, study project and experimentation
using virtual lab

Examples
Seminars - A topic from any of the Units is given to the student and asked to give a
brief seminar presentation.
Group discussion - A topic from one of the units is given to a group of students and asked to
discuss and debate on it.
Assignment - Few problems may be given to the students from the different units and
asked them to solve.
Field trip - Visit to Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota / Thermal and
hydroelectric power stations / Science Centres, any other such visit etc.
Study project - Web based study of different satellites and applications.

Domain skills:
Logical derivation, experimentation, problem solving, data collection and analysis, measurement
skills

*** Documental evidence is to be maintained for the above activities.

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 AdiKavi Nanayya University::Rajamahendravaram
III B.Sc.: Physics Semester V- Paper V
Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics
Credits: 03
3Hour/Week
Total Hours : 45

UNIT-I (9 hrs)
1. Electric field intensity and potential:
Gauss’s law statement and its proof- Electric field intensity due to (1) Uniformly
charged sphere and (2) an infinite conducting sheet of charge. Electrical potential –
equipotential surfaces- potential due to i) a point charge, ii) charged spherical shell .
2. Dielectrics:
Electric dipole moment and molecular polarizability- Electric displacement D,
electric polarization P –relation between D, E and P- Dielectric constant and
susceptibility. Boundary conditions at the dielectric surface.

UNIT-II (9 hrs)
3. Electric and magnetic fields
Biot-Savart’s law, explanation and calculation of B due to long straight wire, a
circular current loop and solenoid – Hall effect – determination of Hall coefficient
and applications.
4. Electromagnetic induction
Faraday’s law-Lenz’s law- Self and mutual inductance, coefficient of coupling,
calculation of self inductance of a long solenoid, energy stored in magnetic field.
Transformer - energy losses - efficiency.

UNIT-III (9 hrs)
5. Alternating currents and electromagnetic waves
Alternating current - Relation between current and voltage in LR and CR circuits,
vector diagrams, LCR series and parallel resonant circuit, Q –factor, power in ac
circuits.
6. Maxwell’s equations
Idea of displacement current - Maxwell’s equations (integral and differential forms)
(no derivation), Maxwell’s wave equation (with derivation). Pointing theorem
(statement), production of electromagnetic waves (Hertz experiment).

UNIT-IV (9 hrs)
7. Basic electronics:
PN junction diode, Zener diode, I-V characteristics, PNP and NPN transistors, CB,
CE and CC configurations – Relation between,  and  - transistor (CE)
characteristics , Transistor as an amplifier.

UNIT-V: (9 hrs)
8. Digital electronics
 Number systems - Conversion of binary to decimal system and vice versa. Binary
subtraction ( 2’s complement methods).Laws of Boolean algebra - De Morgan’s
laws-statement and proof, Basic logic gates, NAND and NOR as universal gates,
exclusive-OR gate, Half adder and Full adder.
Textbooks

1. Modern Physics by R. Murugeshan and Kiruthiga Siva Prasath – S. Chand & Co.
for semi conductor & Digital Principles)
2. Fundamentals of Physics- Halliday/Resnick/Walker - Wiley India Edition 2007.
3. Berkeley Physics Course – Vol. II - Electricity and Magnetism – Edward M
Purcell –The McGraw-Hill Companies.
4. Electricity and Magnetism – D.N. Vasudeva. S. Chand & Co.
5. Electronic devices and circuits – Millman and Halkias. Mc.Graw-Hill Education.
6. Electricity and Magnetism Brijlal and Subramanyam. Ratan Prakashan Mandir.
7. Digital Principles and Applications by A.P. Malvino and D.P. Leach. McGraw
Hill Education.
8. Unified Physics Vol.3 – S.L. Gupta and Sanjeev Gupta – Jai Prakasah Nath &
Co-Meerut.

Practical Paper V:Electricity, Magnetism & Electronics

Work load: 30 hrs 2 hrs/week
Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1. Figure of merit of a moving coil galvonometer.

2. LCR circuit series/parallel resonance, Q factor.
3. Determination of ac-frequency –sonometer.
4. Verification of Kirchoff’s laws and maximum power transfer theorem.
5. Field along the axis of a circular coil carrying current.
6. PN Junction Diode Characteristics
7. Zener Diode Characteristics
8. Transistor CE Characteristics- Determination of hybrid parameters
9. Carey Foster’s Bridge – measurement of specific resistance.
10. Impedance and Power factor of LR Circuit.
 AdiKavi Nanayya University::Rajamahendravaram
III B.Sc.: Physics Semester V- Paper V
Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics
(Model Paper)

TIME: 3Hrs Max. Marks: 75

SECTION-A

Answer any FIVE questions 5x5=25M

1. Derive the relation among D, E and P.

D, E  P
2. Derive expression for the potential due to a point charge.

3. What is Hall Effect? Write the applications of Hall Effect.

4. Derive an expression for the self inductance of a long solenoid.

5. Write the integral and differential forms of Maxwell’s equations.

6. Calculate the resonance frequency of a LCR series circuit with a resistance 10Ω,
inductance 20mH and a capacitance of 0.02µF.
10Ω 20mH , capacitance 0.02µF
LCR
7. For a transistor α =0.95 and its emitter current is 1mA. Find its base and collector
currents.
 α 0.95 1mA
8. Convert following Binary to Decimal.

(i) (10100)2 (ii) (11001)2

SECTION-B

Answer any FIVE questions 5x5=25M

9. (a) State and prove Gauss’s law.

 
(or)
(b) Explain the boundary conditions at the dielectric surface.


10. (a) State and explain Biot - Savart’s law. Derive an expression for the magic induction
at a point on the axis of a current carrying solenoid.
 

(or)
 (b) Describe the construction and working of a transformer. Explain its energy losses.
 
11. (a) Describe the behavior of series LCR circuit when an alternating voltage is applied to
it. Explain the condition for resonance.
 LCR
 
(or)
(b) Derive the equation of electromagnetic wave and hence determine the velocity of
propagation of electromagnetic wave in free space.
 
12. (a) What is transistor? Explain the working of PNP and NPN Transistor.
  PNP NPN
(or)
(b) Explain the CE characteristics of a Transistor.
  CE 
13. (a) Explain the functioning of a Half Adder and a Full Adder along with respective
truth tables.


(or)
(b) State and prove Demorgan’s laws. Realize AND, OR and NOT gates from NAND
logic.
  NAND  AND, OR  NOT

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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-V
Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics

Blue Print
Essay Short
Marks
Module Questions Questions
allotted
10 marks 5 marks
1. Unit - I 2 2 30
2. Unit - II 2 2 30
3.Unit - III 2 1+1Problem 30
4.Unit -IV 2 1Problem 25
5.Unit - V 2 1 25
Total 140
 AdiKavi Nanayya University::Rajamahendravaram
III B.Sc. : Physics Paper VI Semester-V
Modern Physics
No. of Credits: 03
3 Hour/Week
Total Hours : 45

UNIT-I (9 hrs)
1. Atomic and molecular physics
Introduction –Drawbacks of Bohr’s atomic model. Vector atom model and Stern-
Gerlach experiment - quantum numbers associated with it. L-S and j- j coupling
schemes. Zeeman effect(Definition only) -Raman effect, hypothesis, Stokes and
Anti Stokes lines. Quantum theory of Raman effect. Experimental arrangement –
Applications of Raman effect.

UNIT-II (9 hrs)
2. Matter waves & Uncertainty Principle
Matter waves, de Broglie’s hypothesis - wavelength of matter waves, Properties of
matter waves - Davisson and Germer experiment – Heisenberg’s uncertainty
principle for position and momentum (x and p) & Energy and time (E and t).

UNIT-III (9 hrs)
3. Quantum (wave) mechanics
Basic postulates of quantum mechanics-Schrodinger time independent and time
dependent wave equations-derivations. Physical interpretation of wave function.
Eigen functions, Eigen values. Application of Schrodinger wave equation to particle
in one dimensional infinite box.

UNIT-IV(9 hrs)
4. General Properties of Nuclei
Basic ideas of nucleus -size, mass, charge density (matter energy), binding energy,
magnetic moment, electric moments. Liquid drop model and Shell model (qualitative
aspects only) - Magic numbers.

5. Radioactivity decay
Alpha decay: basics of α-decay processes. Theory of α-decay, Gamow’s theory,
Geiger Nuttal law.β-decay, Energy kinematics for β-decay, positron emission,
electron capture, neutrino hypothesis.

UNIT-V (9 hrs)
6. Crystal Structure

Amorphous and crystalline materials, unit cell, Miller indices, reciprocal lattice,
types of lattices, diffraction of X-rays by crystals, Bragg’s law, experimental
techniques, Laue’s method.
7. Superconductivity

Introduction - experimental facts, critical temperature - critical field - Meissner effect

– Isotope effect - Type I and type II superconductors - applications of
superconductors.

Textbooks
1. Modern Physics by G. Aruldhas & P. Rajagopal. Eastern Economy Edition.
2. Concepts of Modern Physics by Arthur Beiser. Tata McGraw-Hill Edition.
3. Modern Physics by R. Murugeshan and Kiruthiga Siva Prasath. S. Chand & Co.
4. Nuclear Physics by D.C. Tayal, Himalaya Publishing House.
5. Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy by G. Aruldhas. Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi.
6. Spectroscopy –Atomic and Molecular by Gurdeep R Chatwal and Shyam Anand –
Himalaya Publishing House.
7. Third Year Physics - Telugu Academy.
Elements of Solid State Physics by J.P. Srivastava. (for chapter on nanomaterials)-
Prentice-hall of India Pvt. Ltd

Practical Paper VI:Modern Physics

Work load: 30 hrs 2 hrs/week
Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded
1. e/m of an electron by Thomson method.
2. Determination of Planck’s Constant (photocell).
3. Verification of inverse square law of light using photovoltaic cell.
4. Study of absorption of α-rays.
5. Study of absorption of -rays.
6. Determination of M & H.
7. Energy gap of a semiconductor using junction diode.
8. Energy gap of a semiconductor using thermister.
9. Logic Gates- OR,AND,NOT and NAND gates. Verification of Truth Tables.
10. Verification of De Morgan’s Theorems.
11. Verification of Truth Tables of Universal gates
12. Verification of truth tables of Half and Full adders.
 AdiKavi Nanayya University::Rajamahendravaram
III B.Sc. : Physics Paper VI Semester-V
Modern Physics
Model Paper

TIME: 3Hrs Max. Marks: 75

SECTION-A

Answer any FIVE questions 5x5=25M

1. Explain L-S coupling and J-J coupling.

L-S J-J 
2. Explain Raman Effect and symmetry of Raman lines on the basis of quantum
theory.

3. Explain liquid drop model.

4. Explain miller-indices.

5. Explain Basic Postulates of Quantum Mechanics.

6. Calculate the de-Broglie wave length associated with a proton moving with a
velocity of 2200m\sec.(h=6.625x10-34J-S,m=1.6 x 10-27kg)
2200m\sec
(h=6.625x10-34J-S, m=1.6 x 10-27kg)
7. A neutron breaks into a proton and an electron. Calculate the mass defect in the
reaction. (mP=1.6725x10-27Kg ,me =9x10-31kg,mn=1.6747x10-27Kg)

(mP=1.6725X 10-27Kg , me =9x10-31kg,mn=1.6747x10-27Kg)
8. X-rays of wave length 1.54A0 are diffracted by a crystal. The incident angle 110,
what is the lattice space distance.
1.54A0 X-
110
SECTION-B
Answer any ALL questions 5x10=50M

9. (a) Describe stern and Gerlach experiment. What is its importance?


(or)
(b)What is Raman Effect? How it is experimentally studied.

10. (a) Explain De-Broglie hypothesis for matter waves. Derive an expression for
De-broglie wave length.

(or)
(b) Explain Devison and Germer experiment for detection of matter waves.


11. (a) Derive Schrödinger’s time independent wave equation.


(or)
(b) Obtain an expression for the energy of a particle in one dimensional potential
wall.


12. (a) Explain magic numbers using nuclear shell model.


(or)
(b) Explain Gamow theory of α –decay.
α

13. (a) Describe laue method for the study of crystal structure.

(or)
(b) What is super conductivity? Explain Meissner effect. Mention the properties
of super conductivity.

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III B.Sc. : Physics Paper VI Semester-V
Modern Physics
Blue Print
Essay Short
Marks
Module Questions Questions
allotted
10 marks 5 marks
1. Unit - I 2 2 30
2. Unit - II 2 1Problem 25
3.Unit - III 2 1 25
4.Unit -IV 2 1+1Problem 30
5.Unit - V 2 1+1Problem 30
Total 140
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Structure of Physics under CBCS
w.e.f. 2015-16 ADMITTED BATCH

Year Semester Paper Title Ho Marks Credi

urs ts
VII Analog and Digital Electroncis 3 100 03
III *Any one paper from (A)*
(A), (B) and (C) can Lab 2 50 02
be selected VII Material Science
(B)* Lab
VI VII Renewable Energy
(C)* Lab
** Cluster Elective-A
VIII-A VIII-A-1 : Introduction to 3 100 03
Microprocessors and
Microcontrollers.
VIII-A-2 : Computational
3 100 03
Methods and Programming.
VIII-A-3: Electronic 3 100 03
Instrumentation
VIII-A-1 : Practical 2 50 02
VIII-A-2 : Practical 2 50 02
**Any one cluster VIII-A 3:Practical/ Project 2 50 02
(Set of Three Papers)
from VIII-A or VIII- Or
B or VIII-C can be
** Cluster Elective-B
selected
VIII-B VIII-B-1 : Fundamentals of 3 100 03
Nanoscience
VIII-B-2 : Synthesis and
Characterization of Nanomaterial 3 100 03
VIII-B-3: Applications of
3 100 03
Nanomaterials and devices
VIII-B1 : Practical
VIII-B-2 : Practical 2 50 02
VIII-B-3: Practical/ Project 2 50 02
2 50 02
 ** Cluster Elective-B
VIII-C VIII-C-1 : Solar Thermal and 3 100 03
Photovoltaic Aspects
VIII-C-2 : Wind, Hydro and
3 100 03
Ocean Energies
VIII-C-3: Energy Storage 3 100 03
Devices.
VIII-C-1 : Practical
VIII-C-2 : Practical 2 50 02
VIII-C-3: Practical/ Project 2 50 02
2 50 02

Project guide lines

1. Before allot individual project to student conduct seminar to brief about objective & what the is gaining
learn
2. Conduct every month seminar on project to identify progress
3. Project include Introduction abstract implementation finally results & discussion
4. References for project if necessary
5. Project help to order theoretical frame work Explain in the following title may chose for project class
room.

Model question paper for all theory papers

Time:3hrs Max.Marks:75

Section-A

Answer any FIVE of the following 5x5=25M

(At least one question should be set from each unit)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Section-B
Answer ALL the Questions with internal choice from all units. 5x10=50M
(Two questions are to be set from each unit with either or type)
NOTE:
1. Each theory paper is of 100 marks (75 marks external and 25 marks internal) and practical paper is
of 50 marks( external).
2. The teaching work load per week for semesters I to IV is 4 hrs and for semesters V and VI are 3
hrs. Work load for all practical/Project papers are 2 hrs per week.
3. The duration of the examination (both theory and practical papers) is 3 hrs.

Scheme of Valuations for all Practical Papes

Practicals 50 marks
Formuala & Explanation 6
Tabular form + graph + Circuit diagram 6
Observations 12
Calculations,graph, precautions&results 6
Viva Voce 10
Record 10
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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI
Elective Paper –VII-(A):Analog and Digital Electronics

3 Hour/Week
Total Hours: 45
w.e.f : 2017-2018

Unit-I (10 Hours)

1. FET-Construction, Working, characteristics and uses; MOSFET-enhancement
MOSFET, construction and working , drain characteristics of MOSFET, applications of
MOSFET
2. Photo electric devices: Structure and operation, characteristics, application of LDR,
LED

Unit-II (9Hours)
3. Operational Amplifiers: Characteristics of ideal and practical Op-Amp (IC 741), Basic
differential amplifiers, Op-Amp supply voltage, IC identification, Internal blocks of
Op-Amp, CMRR, slew rate, concept of virtual ground.

Unit-III (8 Hours)
4. Applications of Op-Amp: Op-Amp as, Inverting amplifier, Non-inverting amplifier,
voltage follower, summing amplifier, difference amplifier, comparator, integrator,
differentiator.

Unit-IV(9 Hours)
5. Data processing circuits: Multiplexers, De-multiplexers, encoders, decoders,
Characteristics for Digital ICs -RTL, DTL, TTL, (NAND & NOR Gates).
6. IC 555 Timer -Its pin diagram, internal architecture, Application as astablemulti vibrator
and mono stable multi vibrator.

Unit-V (9 Hours)
7. Sequential digital circuits: Flip-flops, RS, Clocked SR, JK, D, T, Master-Slave, Flip-
flop,.
8. Code Converters: Design of code converter, BCD to 7 segment, binary/BCD to gray,
gray to binary/BCD.

Reference Books
1. Digital Electronics by G.K.Kharate Oxford University Press
2. Unified Electronics by Agarwal and Agarwal.
3. Op- Amp and Linear ICs by Ramakanth A Gayekwad, 4th edition PHI
4. Digital Principles and Applications by Malvino and Leach, TMH, 1996, 4th edition.
5. Digital Circuit design by Morris Mano,PHI
6. Switching Theory and Logic design by A.AnandKumar ,PHI
7. operations amplifier by SV Subramanyam.
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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI (Model Paper)
Elective Paper –VII-(A):Analog and Digital Electronics
No. of Credits: 03

Note:- Set the question paper as per the blue print given at the end of this model paper.

Time: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 75M

Section – A

Answer any FIVE questions 5x5= 25M

1. Draw the symbols of LED, LDR, photo diode, diode and their typical
applications.
2. Define CMRR and slew rate.
3. Explain the concept of virtual ground.
4. Draw and explain how the op-Amp acts as voltage follower.
5. Compare different logic families.
6. Calculate V0 for the circuit below for V1=5v and V2=2v.
7. Draw and explain the pin diagram of IC555.
8. Design 2 bit Binary to gray convertor.

Section – B

Answer ALL questions. 5x10=50M

9. (a) Explain the operation of enhancement MOSFET and draw its drain
characteristics.
(or)
(b) Explain the operation of LED and draw its characteristics and state its
applications.

10. (a) Explain the block diagram of Op-Amp and differentiate. Ideal and
practical characteristics of Op-Amp.
(or)
(b) Explain the characteristics of Op-Amp IC 741.

11. (a) Explain the following applications of Op-Amp.

i. Inverting amplifier.
ii. Summing amplifier.
(or)
(b) Explain the op-amp as comparator.

12. (a) State and explain internal architecture of IC 555 and explain its
applications as astable multivibrator.
(or)
(b) Explain about TTL NAND and NOR gates.
13. (a) Explain conversion of JK flip flop to D flip flop.
(or)
(b)Explain the design of code convertor
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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI (Model Paper)
Elective Paper –VII-(A):Analog and Digital Electronic

Blue Print
Essay Short
Marks
Module Questions Questions
allotted
10 marks 5 marks
1. FET & photo
2 1 25
electronic devices
2. Operational
2 2 30
amplifier
3. Applications of Op-
2 1+1Problem 30
Amps
4. Data processing
circuits, IC555 2 2 30
Timers
5. Sequential digital
circuits, code 2 1 25
convertors
Total 140

AdiKavi Nanayya University::Rajamahendravam

III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI
Elective Paper-VII(A) Practical: Analog and Digital Electronics
Credits: 02
2hrs/Week

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1) Characteristics of FET
2) Characteristics of MOSFET
3) Characteristics of LDR
4) Characteristics of Op-amp.(IC741)
5) Op-Amp as amplifier/inverting amplifier
6) Op-Amp as integrator/differentiator
7) Op-Amp as summing amplifier/difference amplifier
8) IC 555 as astable multivibrator
9) IC 555 as monostable amplifier
10) Master slave flip-flop
11) JK flip-flop
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Semester-VI
Elective paper-VII (B)-Material science

No. of Credits: 03
3 Hour/Week
Total Hours: 45

UNIT-I (9 hrs)
1. Materials and Crystal Bonding: Materials, Classification, Crystalline, Amorphous,
Glasses; Metals, Alloys, Semiconductors, Polymers, Ceramics, Plastics, Bio-materials,
Composites, Bulk and nanomaterials. Review of atomic structure – Interatomic forces –
Different types of chemical bonds – Ioniccovalent bond or homopolar bond – Metallic
bond – Dispersion bond – Dipole bond – Hydrogenbond – Binding energy of a crystal.

UNIT-II (9 hrs)
2. Defects and Diffusion in Materials: Introduction – Types of defects - Point defects-
Line defects- Surface defects- Volume defects- Production and removal ofdefects-
Deformation- irradiation- quenching- annealing- recovery - recrystallization andgrain
growth. Diffusion in solids- Fick’s laws of diffusion.

UNIT-III(9 hrs)
3. Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Different mechanical properties of engineering
materials – Creep – Fracture – Technologicalproperties – Factors affecting mechanical
properties of a material – Heat treatment - Cold andhot working – Types of mechanical
tests – Metal forming process – Powder – Misaligning – Deformation of metals.

UNIT-IV (9 hrs)
4. Magnetic Materials:Dia-, Para-, Ferri- and Ferromagnetic materials, Classical
Langevin theory of dia magnetism, Quantum mechanical treatment of paramagnetism.
Curie’s law, Weiss’s theory of ferromagnetism, Ferromagnetic domains.Discussion of B-
H Curve.Hysteresis and energy Loss.

UNIT-V (9 hrs)
5. Dielectric Materials:Dielectric constant, dielectric strength and dielectric loss,
polarizability, mechanism of polarization,factors affecting polarization, polarization
curve and hysteresis loop, types of dielectric materials, applications; ferroelectric,
piezoelectric and pyroelectric materials, Clausius -Mosotti equation.

Reference books
1. Materials Science by M.Arumugam, Anuradha Publishers. 1990, Kumbakonam.
2.Materials Science and Engineering V.Raghavan, Printice Hall India Ed. V 2004. New
Delhi.
3. Elementary Solid State Physics, 1/e M. Ali Omar, 1999, Pearson India
4. Solid State Physics, M.A. Wahab, 2011, Narosa Publications
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Semester-VI (Model Paper)
Elective paper-VII (B)-Material science

Section-A 5x5=25M

Answer any FIVE of the following

1. Explain Write’s law?

2. Write short note on types of mechanical tests?

3. Explain clasives-Mosotti equation?

4. Explain diffusion in solid-Fick’s law of diffusion?

5. Write mechanical properties of engineering material?

6. Define dielectric constant and polarization?

7. The dielectric constant of water is 78? What is its electrical permittivity?

8. How par magnetism can be explained Quantum mechanically explain?

Section-B

Answer ALL Question 5x10=50M

9 (a) Explain various types of bonds in crystals?Expalin their properties?

(or)
(b)Describe the classification of materials?

10 (a)Write about various types of crystals defectives?

(or)
(b)Briefly explain Hysteresis and also give their loss of energy?

11. (a) Write various mechanical properties of materials?

(or)
(b) Write about mechanical tests?

12. (a) Describe langevin theory of diamagnetism?

(or)
(b) Explain Weiss theory of dia magnetism?

13. (a) Explain What is dielectric polarization? Explain various factors effecting
 polarization?

(or)
(b) Discuss various types of dielectric material?

AdiKavi Nanayya University::Rajamahendravam

Semester-VI
Elective paper-VII (B)-Material science

No. of Credits: 03

Blue Print
Essay Short
Marks
Module Questions Questions
allotted
10 marks 5 marks
1. Materials and Crystal
2 2 30
Bonding
2. Defects and Diffusion
2 2 30
in Materials
3. Mechanical Behavior
2 1 25
of Materials
4. Magnetic Materials 2 1 25
5. Dielectric Materials 2 1+1(Problem) 30
Total 140
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Semester-VI
Elective paper-VII (B)-Material science
2hrs/Week
Credits : 2
Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1. Measurement of susceptibility of paramagnetic solution (Quinck`s Tube Method)

2. Measurement of magnetic susceptibility of solids.
3. Determination of coupling coefficient of a piezoelectric crystal.
4. Measurement of the dielectric constant of a dielectric Materials
5. Study the complex dielectric constant and plasma frequency of metal using surface
plasmon resonance (SPR)
6. Study the hysteresis loop of a Ferroelectric Crystal.
7. Study the B-H curve of ‘Fe’ using solenoid and determine energy loss from hysteresis.
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III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Elective Paper-VII (C ) - Renewable Energy

No. of Credits: 03
3 Hour/Week
Total Hours: 45

UNIT-I (9 hrs)
1. Introduction to Energy: Definition and units of energy, power, Forms of energy,
Energy flow diagram to the earth. Role of energy in economic and social development.

2. Environmental Effects:Environmental degradation due to energy production and

utilization, air and water pollution, depletion of ozone layer, global warming, biological
damage due to environmental degradation.
UNIT-II (9hrs)
3. Global Energy Scenario: Energy consumption in various sectors, energy resources,
coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear and hydroelectric power.

4. Indian Energy Scene: Energy resources available in India, urban and rural energy
consumption, nuclear energy - promise and future, energy as a factor limiting growth,
need for use of new and renewable energy sources.

UNIT-III (9hrs)
5. Solar energy: Solar energy, Spectral distribution of radiation, solar water heating
system, Applications, Solar cooker. Solar cell, Types of solar cells.

6. Wind Energy: Introduction, Principle of wind energy conversion, Components of

wind turbines, Operation and characteristics of a wind turbine, Applications of wind
energy.

UNIT-IV (9hrs)

7. Ocean Energy: Introduction, Principle of ocean thermal energy conversion, Tidal

power generation, Tidal energy technologies, Energy from waves.

8. Hydrogen Energy:History of hydrogen energy - Hydrogen production methods -

Electrolysis of water, Uses of hydrogen as fuel.
UNIT-V (9 hrs)
9. Bio-Energy
Energy from biomass – Sources of biomass – Conversion of biomass into fuels – Energy
through fermentation – Pyrolysis, gasification and combustion – Aerobic and anaerobic
bio-conversion – Properties of biomass – Properties and characteristics of biogas.

References:
1. Solar Energy Principles, Thermal Collection &Storage, S.P.Sukhatme: Tata McGraw
Hill Pub., New Delhi.
2. Non-Conventional Energy Sources, G.D.Rai, New Delhi.
3. Renewable Energy, power for a sustainable future, Godfrey Boyle, 2004,
4. The Generation of electricity by wind, E.W. Golding.
5. Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: A comprehensive guide, Rebecca Busby, Pennwell
corporation (2005)
6. Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Emerging Technologies and Applications, B.Sorensen,
Academic
Press (2012).
7. Non-Conventional Energy Resources by B.H. Khan, Tata McGraw Hill Pub., 2009.
8. Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Resources byG.N.Tiwari, M.K.Ghosal, Narosa
Pub., 2007.
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravarm
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Model Paper
Elective Paper-VII (C ) - Renewable Energy

Section-A 5X5 = 25M

Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. Draw the energy flow diagram to the earth.

2. Write a short note on depletion of ozone layer.

3. Discuss energy consumption in various sectors.

4. Explain energy resources available in India.

5. Write applications of solar cooker.

6. Write any six applications of wind energy.

7. Write the uses of hydrogen as fuel.

8. Write a short note on sources of biomass.

Section-B 5X5 = 25M

Answer ALL questions.

9. (a) Discuss about role of energy in economic development and social transformation
(or)

9 (b) Briefly discuss about global warming

10.(a) Discuss Global energy resources coal, oil, natural gas nuclear and hydro electric
Power.

(or)
(b) Write need for use of new and renewable energy resources

11.(a) Briefly discuss about solar energy and also its applications

(or)

(b) Write the principle of wind energy conversion and also briefly explain for it
12.(a) Briefly explain about tidal energy technologies

(or)
(b) Explain the history of hydrogen energy –Hydrogen production methods

13.(a) Explain Aerobic and anaerobic bio-conversion

(or)
(b) Explain operation, properties and characteristics of biogas
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravarm
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Elective Paper-VII (C ) – Renewable
Energy

Blue Print
Essay
Short Questions Marks
Module Questions
5 marks allotted
10 marks
1. Introduction to Energy
1+1problem/Sho
& Environmental 2 30
rt Answer
Effects
2. Global Energy
1+1problem/Short
Scenario & Indian 2 30
Answer
Energy Scene
3. Solar energy & Wind 1+1problem/Short
2 30
Energy Answer
4. Ocean Energy &
2 1 25
Hydrogen Energy
5. Bio-Energy 2 1 25
Total 140
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III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI Elective Paper-VII C-Practical
Renewable Energy

2hrs/Week

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1. Preparation of copper oxide selective surface by chemical conversion method.

2. Performance testing of solar cooker.
3. Determination of solar constant using pyrheliometer.
4. Measurement of I-V characteristics of solar cell.
5. Study the effect of input light intensity on the performance of solar cell.
6. Study the characteristics of wind.
7. Study the characteristics of photocell
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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI
Cluster Paper –VIII-(A1)
Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

No. of Credits: 03
3 Hour/Week
Total Hours: 45
w.e.f : 2017-2018

Unit – I (9Hours)
1. Introduction to microcontrollers: architecture of embedded system, applications and
purposes, challenges and designs, elemental description of embedded processors and
micro controllers.
Unit –II (9Hours)
2. Microprocessors: 8085 microprocessor,its pin diagram, concept of data bus, and
address bus, 8085 programming, instruction classification, stacks and its
implementation, hardware and software interrupts.
Unit– III (9 Hours)
3. 8051 microcontroller:Introduction , block diagram, assembly language
programming, programme counter, ROM memory, data types and directives, flag bits,
PSW register, arithmetic and logic instructions, jump, loop and call constructions.
Unit – IV (9 Hours)
4. Timers:Programming of 8051 timers, counter programming.
Embedded system programming:Structure of programming, infinite loop, compiling,
and debugging.
Unit –V (9Hours)
5. Embedded system design and development:Embedded system development
environment, file type generated after cross compilation, dissembler, simulator and
debugging. Embedded product life cycle: Embedded product development life
cycle.

Reference Books

1) Embedded Systems.. Architecture,programming and design, R Kamal, 2008, TMH

2) The 8051 micro controller and embedded systems using Assembly and C,
M.A.Mazidi,
J.G.Mazidi and R.D.McKinlay, second Ed., 2007 pearson Education India
3) Introduction to embedded systems K.V. Shibu, 1st edition, 2009 McGraw Hill
4) Micro Controllers in practice, I Susnea and Mitescu,2005,springer
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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI (Model Paper)
Cluster Paper –VIII-(A1)
Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
Microcontrollers
No. of Credits: 03

Note:- Set the question paper as per the blue print given at the end of this model paper.

Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 75M

Section – A
Answer any FIVE questions 5x5= 25M

1. Classify different types of microprocessors.

2. Explain flag register of 8085 microprocessor.
3. Write an assembly language program for addition of two 8-bit numbers with
the help of flow chart.
4. Explain any four directives of 8085.
5. Write an assembly language program for factorial of a given 8-bit number.
6. Briefly explain intercepts of 8085.
7. Explain the process of interrupt service routine (ISR).
8. Define dissembler & simulator.

Section – B
Answer ALL questions. 5x10=50M

9. (a) Draw & explain the architecture of embedded system.

(or)
(b) Explain elemental description of embedded processors and
Microcontrollers.

10. (a) Draw the pin diagram of 8085 microprocessor &explain each pin function.
(or)
(b) Define instruction & explain instruction set of 8085 microprocessor.
11. (a) Interface ROM to the 8051 microcontroller with the help of example.
(or)
(b) write the block diagrm of 8051 microcontroller and explain.

12. (a) Explain any 5 arithmatic instruction with examples.

(or)
(b) Draw and explain the TMOD register of a 8051 microcontroller.

13. (a) Explain the process of embedded product development life cycle in detail.
(or)
(b) What are files generate after order compilation & explain every file.

AdiKavi Nanayya University::Rajamahendravam

III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI
Cluster Paper –VIII-(A1)
Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

Blue Print

Essay Short
Marks
Module Questions Questions
allotted
10 marks 5 marks
Introduction to
microcontrollers 2 1 25

Microprocessors
2 1+1problem 30

8051 microcontroller
2 1+1problem 30

Timers 2 2 30
Embedded system 2 1 25

Total 140
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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI
Cluster Paper –VIII-(A1)
Practical: Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

Credits: 2
2hrs/Week

1. To find that the given numbers is prime or not.

2. To find the factorial of a number.
3. Write a program to make the two numbers equal by increasing the smallest number
and decreasing the largest number.
4. Use one of the four ports of 8051 for O/P interfaced to eight LED’s. Simulate binary
counter (8 bit) on LED’s.
5. Program to glow first four LED then next four using TIMER application.
6. Program to rotate the contents of the accumulator first right and then left.
7. Program to run a countdown from 9-0 in the seven segment LED display.
8. To interface seven segment LED display with 8051 microcontroller and display
‘HELP’ in the seven segment LED display.
9. To toggle ‘1234’ as ‘1324’ in the seven segment LED.
10. Interface stepper motor with 8051 and write a program to move the motor through a
given angle in clock wise or counter clockwise direction.
11. Application of embedded systems: Temperature measurement, some information on
LCD display, interfacing a keyboard.
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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI
Cluster Elective Paper VIII-A2
Computational Methods and Programming
3 Hour/Week
Total Hours: 45
w.e.f : 2017-2018

UNIT-I (9hrs)
1. Fundamentals of C language: C character set-Identifiers and Keywords-Constants -
Variables- Data types-Declarations of variables-Declaration of storage class-Defining
symbolic constants- Assignment statement.
2. Operators: Arithmetic operators-Relational operators-Logical operators-
Assignment operators- Increment and decrement operators-Conditional operators.
UNIT-II (9hrs)
3. Expressions and I/O Statements: Arithmetic expressions-Precedence of arithmetic
operators- Mathematical (Library) functions - Data input and output-Scanf-Printf simple
programs.
4. Decision Control statements: If -Else statements -Switch statements - The operators
- GO TO
UNIT-III (9hrs)
Iterative Statements(or) Loops: While, Do - While, FOR statements - BREAK and
CONTINUE statements.
5. Arrays: One dimensional and two dimensional arrays - Initialization - Type
declaration - Inputting and outputting of data for arrays - Programs of matrices addition,
multiplication.

UNIT-IV (9hrs)
6. User defined functions: The form of C functions - Return values and their types -
Calling a function - Category of functions.Recursion.ANSI C functions- Function
declaration. Scope and life time of variables in functions.
7. Linear equations: Solution of Algebra and transcendental equations- -Rhapson
method-Basic principles-Formulae- algorithms

UNIT-V (9hrs)
8. Interpolations: Concept of linear interpolation-Finite differences-Newton’s and
Lagrange’s interpolation formulae-principles and Algorithms
9. Numerical differentiation : Numerical differentiation-algorithm for evaluation of
first order derivatives using formulae based on Taylor’s series.
Reference Books

1. Introductory methods of Numerical Analysis: Sastry

2. Numerical Methods: Balaguruswamy
3. Programming in ANSI C (TMH) : Balaguruswamy
4. Programming with ‘C’- Byron Gottafried, Tata Mc Graw Hill
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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI
Cluster Elective Paper VIII-A2
Computational Methods and Programming
No. of Credits: 03

Note:- Set the question paper as per the blue print given at the end of this model paper.

Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 75M

Section – A
Answer any FIVE questions 5x5= 25M

1. Explain Data types in C language

2. Write a C program for converting Centigrade to Fahrenheit temperature with
output.
3. Explain break and continue statements in C language
4. Explain about Input and Output functions in C.
5. Write a program to find the factorial of a given number.
6. Write a program to sort the array elements
7. Explain Linear Equations.
8. Explain the concept of Linear Interpolation.

Section – B
Answer any FIVE questions. 5x10=50M

9. (a) Explain any Five Types of Operators in C language with examples.

(or)
(b) What are the storage classes available in “C” ? Explain.
10. (a) Explain Input/Output (I/O) statements (functions) in C language with
examples.
(or)
(b) Explain Conditional control statements (IF, IF-ELSE, ELSE-IF ) with
examples.

11. (a) Explain different types of Iterative Statements with example.

(or)
(b) Write a C program for multiplication of two matrices.

12. (a) What is Function? Explain different Categories of functions

(or)
 (b) Explain about Rhapson methods

13. (a) Explain Lagrange’s Interpolation Algorithm with an example.

(or)
(b) Explain Algorithm for evaluation of First Order Derivatives using Taylor’s
series.

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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI
Cluster Elective Paper VIII-A2
Computational Methods and Programming

Blue Print

Essay Short
Marks
Module Questions Questions
allotted
10 marks 5 marks
1. Fundamentals of C
language & Operators 2 1 25

2.Expressions and I/O

Statements & Control 2 1+1program 30
Statements

3.Arrays & User-Defined

Functions 2 1+2program 35

4.Linear & Non-Linear

Equations & Simultaneous 2 1 25
Equations

5.Interpolations&Numerical
Differentiation & 2 1 25
Integration

Total 140
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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI
Cluster Elective Paper VIII-A2
Practical: Computational Methods and Programming
Credits: 2
2hrs/Week
Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1. Write a program that reads an alphabet from keyboard and display in the reverse order.
2. Write a program to read and display multiplication of tables.
3. Write a program for converting centigrade to Fahrenheit temperature and Fahrenheit
temperature centigrade.
4. Write a progrType equation here.4. Write a program to find the largest element in an
array.
5. Write a program based on percentage calculation, the grade by entering the subject
marks. (If percentage > 60 I class, if percentage between 50&60 II class, if percentage
between 35&50 III class, if percentage below 35 fail).
6. Write a program for generation of even and odd numbers up to 100 using while, do-
while and for loop.
7. Write a program to solve the quadratic equation using Bisection method.
8. Write a program for integration of function using Trapezoidal rule.
9. Write a program for solving the differential equation using Simpson’s 1/3rd rule.
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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI
Cluster Elective Paper VIII-A3
Electronic Instrumentation
3 Hour/Week
Total Hours: 45
w.e.f : 2017-2018

Unit – I (9Hours)
1. Basics of measurements: Multimeter , principles of measurement of dc voltage and dc
currents, ac current and resistance, specifications of multimeter and their significance.
Unit -11 (9 Hours)
2. Electronic Voltmeter:Advantage over conventional multimeter for voltage
measurement with respect to input impedence and sensitivity, principles of voltage
measurement (block diagram only), specification of an electronic voltmeter/multimeter
and their significance.
Unit– III (9 Hours)
3. CRO : Block diagram of basic CRO, construction of CRT.
Applications CRO: Measurement of voltage dc and ac, frequency,
digital storage oscilloscope: block diagram , principle and working.
Unit – IV (9 Hours)
4. Digital Multimeter: Block diagram,working, frequency measurement using universal
counter, frequency counter.
Digital instruments: Principle and working of digital instruments, working principle
of digital voltmeter.
Unit – V (9 Hours)
5. Signal generators: Block diagram explanation, specifications of low frequency
signal generators, pulse generator, function generator-working, Distortion factor
meter, wave analysis.
Bridges: Block diagram, working of basic LCR bridge working.

Reference Books

1. A text book in electrical technology by B.L.Thereja (S.Chand&Co)

2. Digital circuits and systems by Venugopal 2011 (Tata Mcgraw Hill)
3. Digital Electronics by SubrathaGhoshal 2012 (Cengage Learning)
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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI (Model Paper)
Cluster Elective Paper VIII-A3
Electronic Instrumentation
No. of Credits: 03

Note:- Set the question paper as per the blue print given at the end of this model paper.

Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 75M

Section – A

Answer any FIVE questions 5x5= 25M

1. Give any ten specifications of multimeter.

2. The expected value of the voltage across a resistor is 80v. however, the measurement
gives a value of 79v. calculate
i) Absolute error
ii) % error
iii) Related accuracy
iv) % of accuracy
3. Write the advantages and performance characteristics of electronic voltmeters.
4. Draw the block diagram of basic CRO and explain each block.
5. Explain how frequency can be measured by a CRO using lissajous figures.
6. Draw the block diagram of ramp type DVM.
7. Mention any five requirements of a pulse of pulse generator.
8. Explain the working of distortion factor meter.

Section – B

Answer ALL questions. 5x10=50M

9. (a) Explain basic DC voltmeter and derive the expression for series resistance (Rs).
Calculate the value of multiplier resistance on the 50v range of a DC voltmeter that
causes a 500µA meter movement with an internal resistance.
(or)
(b) Explain the specifications of multimeter and their significance.

10. (a) Draw and explain permanent magnetic moving coil (PMMC) movement.
(or)
(b) Explain the advantage of electronic voltmeter over conventional multimeter for
voltage measurement with respect to input impedence and sensitivity.

11. (a) Draw and explain about cathode ray tube(CRT).

(or)
(b) Draw and explain the block diagram of digital storage oscilloscope.
12. (a) Draw and exp[lain the block diagram of universal counter.
(or)

(b) Explain with a diagram the basic principle of operation of digital time measurement.

13. (a) What is a LCR meter? How can L,C and R be measured using a Skelton LCR bridge.
(or)
(b) Define wave analyzer, list different types of wave analyzers and explain with a
diagram the operation of a basic wave analyzer.

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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI
Cluster Elective Paper VIII-A3
Electronic Instrumentation

Blue Print

Essay Short
Marks
Module Questions Questions
allotted
10 marks 5 marks
1. Basic of
measurements 2 2 30

2. Electronic Voltmeter
2 1 25

3. CRO
2 2 30
4. Digital Multimeter &
2 1 25
Digital instruments
5. Signal generators,
2 2 30
Bridges

Total 140
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III B.Sc. Physics Semester-VI
Cluster Elective Paper VIII-A3
Practical: Electronic Instrumentation
Credits: 02
2hrs/Week

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1. Study the loading effect of a multimeter by measuring voltage across alow and high
resistance.
2. Study the limitations of a multimeter for measuring high frequency voltageand
currents.
3. Measurement of voltage, frequency, time period and phase angle using CRO.
4. Measurement of time period and frequency using universal counter/frequency counter.
5. Measurement of rise, fall and delay times using a CRO.
6. Measurement of distortion of a RF signal generator using distortion factor meter.
7. Measurement of R, L and C using a LCR bridge/ universal bridge.

(OR)

Project
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Semester-VI
Cluster Paper VIII-B1: Fundamentals of Nanoscience

No. of Credits: 03

3 Hour/Week
Total Hours: 45
UNIT-I (9hrs)
1. Background and history: Emergence of Nanoscience with special reference to Feynman
and Drexler; Role of particle size; Spatial and temporal scale; Concept of confinement,
strong and weak confinement with suitable example; Development of quantum structures,
Basic concept of quantum well, quantum wire and quantum dot.
Finite size Zero, One and Two Dimensional Nanostructures, Concept of Surface and
Interfacial Energies. Physics of the solid state – size dependence of properties, crystal
structures, Lattice vibrations, Energy bands:- Insulators Semiconductors and conductors.
UNIT-II (9hrs)
2. Classification of Nanomaterials: Inorganic nanomaterials: carbon nanotubes and cones,
Organic nanomaterials: dendrimers, micelles, liposomes, block copolymers;
Bionanomaterials: Biomimtric, bioceramic and nanotherapeutics; Nanomaterials for
molecular electronics and optoelectronics.
UNITS-III (9hrs)
3. Macromolecules: Classification of polymers, chemistry of polymerization, chain
polymerization, step polymerization, coordination polymerization. Molecular weight of
polymers-number average and weight average molecular weight, degree of polymerization,
determination of molecular weight of polymers by viscometry,
UNIT-IV (9hrs)
4. Molecular & Nanoelectronics:Semiconductors, Transition from crystal technology to
nanotechnology. Tiny motors, Gyroscopes and accelerometers. Nano particle embedded
wrinkle resistant cloth, Transparent Zinc Oxide sun screens.
UNIT-V (9hrs)
5. Biomaterials: Implant materials: Stainless steels and its alloys, Ti and Ti based alloys,
Ceramic implant materials; Hydroxyapatite glass ceramics, Carbon Implant materials,
Polymeric Implant materials, Soft tissue replacement implants, Sutures, Surgical tapes and
adhesives, heart valve implants, Artificial organs, Hard Tissue replacement Implants,
Internal Fracture Fixation Devices, Wires, Pins, and Screws, Fracture Plates.
Reference Books
1. T. Pradeep: Textbook of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Chapter (McGraw-Hill
Professional, 2012), Access Engineering.
2. C. N. R. Rao, A. Mu¨ller, A. K. Cheetham, “The Chemistry of Nanomaterials :Synthesis,
Properties and Applications”, Wiley-VCH, 2006.
3. C. Breachignac P. Houdy M. Lahmani, “Nanomaterials and Nanochemistry”, Springer,
2006.
4. Guozhong Cao, “Nanostructures and Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and
Applications”, World Scientific Publishing Private, Ltd., 2011.
5. Zhong Lin Wang, “Characterization of Nanophase Materials”, Wiley-VCH, 2004.
6. Carl C. Koch, “Nanostructured Materials: Processing, Properties and Potential
Applications”, William Andrew Publishing Norwich, 2006.
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Semester-VI (Model Paper)
Cluster paper-VIII-(B1) Fundamental of Nanoscience

Section-A

Answer any FIVE of the following 5x5=25M

1. Define insulators, semi conductors and conductors ?

  
2. Write about crystal structures?

3. Briefly explain Bionano materials?

4. Write the molecular weight of polymers?

5. Write the applications of polyethylene?

6. Explain about Teflon?

7. Explain single electron transistors?

8. Discuss about stainless stells and its alloys?


Section-B
Answer ALL the Questions 5x10=50M

9. (a) Basic concept of quantum well and also write development of quantum structures?

(or)
(b) Explain one dimensional and two dimensional Nanostructures?

10. (a) Write about carbon Nano tubes and lones?

(or)
(b) Explain Nano materials for molecular electronics and opto electronics?

11. (a) Discuss step polymerization and coordination polymerization with one example
each?

(or)
(b) Explain Determination of molecular weight of polymers by viscometry and
osmoetry?

12. (a) Briefly explain about semiconductors?

(or)
(b) Explain construction and working of Gyroscopes?

13. (a) Briefly explain carbon implant material and polymise implant materials?

(or)
(b) Write about soft tissues and Hard tissues replacement implants?



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 Semester-VI
Cluster paper-VIII-(B1) Fundamental of Nanoscience

Blue Print
Essay
Short Questions Marks
Module Questions
5 marks allotted
10 marks
1. Background and
history 2 1 25

2. Classification of 1+1problem/Short
Nanomaterials 2 30
Answer
3. Macromolecules 1+1
2 problem/Short 30
Answer
4. Molecular & 1+1
Nanoelectronics 2 problem/Short 30
Answer
5. Biomaterials 2 1 25

Total 140

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Semester-VI
Cluster paper-VIII-(B1) Fundamental of Nanoscience
Practical: Fundamentals of Nanoscience

Credits: 02

2hrs/Week

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1. Determination of the Band Gap of Semiconductor Nanoparticles.

2. Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering Activity of Silver Nanoparticles
3. Conversion of Gold Nanorods into Gold Nanoparticles
4. Bimetallic Nanoparticles
5. Processing and Development of Nanoparticle gas sensor
6. Magnetic separation/identification studies of nanoparticles
7. Harvesting light using nano-solar cells
8. Nano-Forensic analysis to identify, individualize and evaluate evidence using nanophase
materials
9. Comparison of the performance of nanoparticles based conductive adhesives and
conventional non conductive adhesives.
10. Electrodeposition and corrosion behavior of nanostructured composite film
11. Photocatalytic activity of nanomaterials
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III B. Sc. Physics : Semester VI
Semester-VI Cluster paper-VIII (B2)
Synthesis and characterization of Nanomaterials

No. of Credits: 03

3 Hour/Week
Total Hours: 45

Unit-I (9 hrs)
1. Nanomaterials synthesis: Synthesis and nanofabrication, Bottom-Up and Top-Down
approach with examples. Chemical precipitation methods, sol-gel method, chemical
reduction, hydrothermal, process. Physical Mehtods- ball milling, Physical Vapour
deposition (PVD), Sputtering, ChemicalVapor deposition (CVD), pray pyrolysis,
Unit-II (9 hrs)
2. Classification of materials: Types of materials, Metals, Ceramics (Sand glasses)
polymers, composites, semiconductors.Metals and alloys- Phase diagrams of single
component, binary and ternary systems, diffusion, nucleation and growth.
UNITS-III (9 hrs)
3. Glasses: The glass transition - theories for the glass transition, Factors that determine
the glass-transition temperature. Glass forming systems and ease of glass formation,
preparation of glass materials.Applications of Glasses: Introduction: Electronic applications,
Electrochemical applications, optical applications, Magnetic applications.
UNITS-IV (9 hrs)
4. Liquid Crystals: Mesomorphism of anisotropic systems, Different liquid crystalline
phase and phase transitions, Thermal and electrical properties of liquid crystals, Types
Liquid Crystals displays, few applications of liquid crystals.
UNITS-V (9 hrs)
5. Characterization Methods: XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM, XPS and PL characterization
techniques for nano materials.
References books
1. Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology by M.Balakrishna Rao and K.Krishna Reddy, Vol.I to
X, Campus books.
2. Nano: The Essentials-Understanding Nanoscinece & Nanotechnology by T.Pradeep; Tata
Mc. Graw Hill
3. Nanotechnology in Microelectronics & Optoelectronics, J.M Martine Duart, R.J Martin
Palma, F. Agullo Rueda, Elsevier
4. Nanoelectronic Circuit Design, N.K Jha, D Chen, Springer
5. Handbook of Nanophysics- Nanoelectronics & Nanophotonics, K.D Sattler, CRC Press
6. Organic Electronics-Sensors & Biotechnology- R. Shinar & J. Shinar, McGraw-Hill
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Cluster paper-VIII (B2) Synthesis and characterization of Nano materials

Section-A

Answer any FIVE of the following 5x5=25M

1. Write short note on physical vapour deposition?
 
2. Write the uses of proteins?

3.Write down the DNA templates?
DNA 
4. Write any five properties of electrical and magnetic material?

5. Give th application of optical glasses?

6. Give the electro chaemical applications?

7. Write properties of liquid crystals?

8. Any five application of liquid crystals?

Section-B
Answer ALL the questions 5x10=50M

9.(a)Briefly explain Bottom-up and Top-down approach with examples?


(or)
(b)Write about Biological methods-synthesis using micro organisms and bacteria?

10. (a) Explain types of materials?

(or)
(b) Discuss about diffusion and diffusion less transformation?

11.(a) Discuss the factors that determine the glass transition temperature?

(or)
(b) Briefly explain glass forming systems and case of glass formation?


12. (a) Explain various types of liquid crystals


(or)
(b) Explain different liquid crystalline phase &phase transitions?


13.(a) Write about XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM and PL characterization techniques for
nano materials?
XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM PL 
(or)
(b) Briefly explanation about optical properties by IR and Raman spectroscopy?
IR 
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Semester-VI Cluster paper-VIII (B2)
Synthesis and characterization of Nanomaterials

Blue Print
Essay
Short Questions Marks
Module Questions
5 marks allotted
10 marks
1. Nanomaterials synthesis
2 1 25

2. Classification of 1+1problem/Short
materials 2 30
Answer
3. Glasses
2 1 25

4. Liquid Crystals 1+1problem/Short

2 30
Answer
5. Characterization 1+1problem/Short
2 30
Methods Answer

Total 140

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III B. Sc. Physics : Semester VI
Semester-VI Cluster paper-VIII (B2)
Practical: Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials

Credits: 02

2hrs/Week

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1. Synthesis of nanocrystalline films of II-VI compounds doped with rare earths by chemical
process.
2. Synthesis of Alkaline earth aluminates in nanocrystalline form by combustion synthesis.
3. Preparation of surface conducting glass plate by spray pyrolysis method
4. Preparation of surface conducting glass plate by chemical route
5. Fabrication of micro fluidic nanofilter by polymerisation reaction
6. Absorption studies on the nanocrystalline films and determination of absorption
coefficient.
7. Determination of band gap from the absorption spectra using Tauc’s plots.
8. Study of Hall effect in semiconductors and its application in nanotechnology.
9. Measurement of electrical conductivity of semiconductor film by Four Probe method and
study of temperature variation of electrical conductivity.
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III B.Sc. Physics : Semester VI
Cluster paper-VIII (B3) Applications of Nano materials and Devices

No. of Credits: 03
3 Hour/Week
Total Hours: 45

UNIT-I (9 hrs)
1. Optical properties: Coulomb interaction in nanostructures. Concept of dielectric
constant for nanostructures and charging of nanostructure.Quasi-particles and
excitons. Excitons in direct and indirect band gap semiconductor nanocrystals.
Quantitative treatment of quasi-particles and excitons, charging effects.
2. UNIT-II (9 hrs)
2. Electrical transport:
Carrier transport in nanostrcutures.Hall effect, etermination of carrier mobility and carrier
concentration; Coulomb blockade effect, thermionic emission, tunneling and hoping
conductivity. Defects and impurities: Deep level and surface defects.
UNIT-III (9 hrs)
3.Applications:Applications of nanoparticles, quantum dots, nanowires and thin films for
photonic devices (LED, solar cells). Single electron transfer devices (no derivation). CNT
based transistors. Nanomaterial Devices: Quantum dots heterostructures lasers, optical
switching and optical data storage.
UNIT-IV(9 hrs)
4. Nanoelectronics:Introduction, Electronic structure of Nanocrystals,Tuning the Band gap
of Nanoscale semiconductors, Excitons, Quantumdot, Single electron devices,
Nanostructured ferromagnetism,Effect of bulk nanostructuring of magnetic properties,
UNIT-V (9 hrs)
5. Nanobiotechnology and Medical application:Introduction, Biological building blocks-
size of building blocks and nanostructures, Peptide nanowires and protein nanoparticles,
DNA double nanowires, Nanomaterials in drug delivery and therapy, Nanomedicine,
Targeted gold nanoparticles for imaging and therapy.

Reference books:
1.C.P. Poole, Jr. Frank J. Owens, Introduction to Nanotechnology (Wiley India Pvt.
Ltd.).
2.S.K. Kulkarni, Nanotechnology: Principles & Practices (Capital Publishing Company).
3. K.K. Chattopadhyay and A.N. Banerjee, Introduction to Nanoscience & Technology
(PHI Learning Private Limited).
4. Richard Booker, Earl Boysen, Nanotechnology (John Wiley and Sons).
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III B.Sc. Physics : Semester VI
(Model Paper)
Cluster paper-VIII (B3) Applications of Nano materials and Devices

Section-A 5x5=25M
Answer any of FIVE of the following.

1.write the optical properties of hetro structures and nana materials?


2. Explain columbo interaction in nanostructure?

3.Explain coulomb blockade effect?

4. Write the application of nano particles?

5. Explain single electron transfer devices?

6. Discuss dynamics of nano materials?

7. Explain Nano medicine?

8. Discuss single electron device in Nano electronics?

Section-B
Answer All questions 5x10=50M

9. (a) Explain the concept of dielectric constant for nano structures and charging of
nano structure?

(or)
(b) Write about Quantative treatment of quasi-particles and excitims?

10. (a) Briefly explain about Hall effect?

(or)
(b) Determination of carrier mobility and carrier concentration?

 
11. (a) Explain optical switching and optical data storage?

(or)
(b) Briefy explaination about Nano electro mechanical system(NEMS)?


12.(a) Write about electric structure of Nano crystals?


(or)
(b) Explain spintronics, spintronics device and also write its applications?

13.(a) Draw the Biological building blocks size of building blocks and nano structures?

(or)
(b) Explain Nano material in drug delivery and therapy?
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III B.Sc. Physics : Semester VI
Cluster paper-VIII (B3) Applications of Nano materials and Devices

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Essay
Short Questions Marks
Module Questions
5 marks allotted
10 marks
1. Optical properties 1+1problem/Short
2 30
Answer
2. Electrical transport
2 1 25

3. Applications 1+1problem/Short
2 30
Answer
4. Nanoelectronics 2 1 25
5. Nanobiotechnology
and Medical 1+1problem/Short
2 30
Answer
application

Total 140

AdiKavi Nanayya University::Rajamahendravaram

III B.Sc. Physics : Semester VI
Cluster paper-VIII (B3) Practical
Applications of Nano materials and Devices

2hrs/Week

Credits: 02
Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1. Synthesis of metal nanoparticles by chemical route.

2. Synthesis of semiconductor nanoparticles.
3. Surface Plasmon study of metal nanoparticles by UV-Visible spectrophotometer.
4. XRD pattern of nanomaterials and estimation of particle size.
5. To study the effect of size on color of nanomaterials.
6. Prepare a disc of ceramic of a compound using ball milling, pressing and sintering, and
study its XRD.
7. Fabricate a thin film of nanoparticles by spin coating (or chemical route) and study
transmittance spectra in UV-Visible region.
8. Fabricate a pn-diode by diffusing Al over the surface of n-type Si and study its I-V
characteristics.

(OR)

PROJECT
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravarm
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Cluster Paper-VIII C1 Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Aspects

No. of Credits: 03
3 Hour/Week
Total Hours: 45
UNIT-I (9 hrs)
1. Basics of Solar Radiation: Structure of Sun, Solar constant, Concept of Zenith angle
and air mass, Definition of declination, hour angle, solar and surface azimuth angles;
Direct, diffuse and total solar radiation, Solar intensity measurement –pyrheliometer.

2. Radiative Properties and Characteristics of Materials: Kirchoff’s law – Relation

between absorptance, emittance and reflectance; Selective Surfaces - preparation and
characterization, Types and applications; Anti-reflective coating.

UNIT-II (9 hrs)

3. Flat Plate Collectors (FPC) : Description of flat plate collector, Liquid heating type
FPC, Energy balance equation,Efficiency, Temperature distribution in FPC, Definitions
of fin efficiency and collector efficiency, Evacuated tubular collectors.

Unit-III (9 hrs)

4. Solar photovoltaic (PV) cell: Physics of solar cell –Type of interfaces, homo, hetero
andschottky interfaces, Photovoltaic Effect, Equivalent circuit of solar cell, Solar cell
output parameters, Series and shunt resistances and its effect on cell efficiency;
Variation of efficiency with band-gap and temperature.

UNIT-IV (9 hrs)
Solar PV systems: Solar cell module assembly – Steps involved in the fabrication of
solar module, Module performance, I-V characteristics, Modules in series and parallel,
Module protection –Solar PV system and its components, PV array, inverter, battery and
load.

UNIT-V (9 hrs)
Solar thermal applications: Solar hot water system (SHWS), Types of SHWS,
Standard method of testing the efficiency of SHWS; Passive space heating and cooling
concepts, Solar desalinator and drier, Solar thermal power generation.
Reference Books:

1. Solar Energy Utilization, G. D. Rai, Khanna Publishers

2. Solar Energy- Fundamentals, design, modeling and applications, G.N. Tiwari, Narosa
Pub., 2005.
3. Solar Energy-Principles of thermal energy collection & storage, S.P.
Sukhatme,TataMc-Graw Hill Publishers, 1999.
4. Solar Photovoltaics- Fundamentals, technologies and applications, Chetan Singh
Solanki, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.,
5. Science and Technology of Photovoltaics, P. Jayarama Reddy, BS Publications, 20
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravarm
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Cluster Paper-VII (C1) Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Aspects

Section-A 5X5 = 25M

Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. Write short note on selective surfaces preparation and characterization

2. Define solar constant also derive the value for solar constant

3. Write the definition for fin efficiency and collector efficiency

4.Write a short note on solar cells.

5. Discuss various types of interfaces

6. Write about solar module protection.

7. Discuss various types of SHWS (Solar Hot Water Systems).

8.Write short note on solar drier.

Section-B 5X10= 50M

Answer ALL questions.

9. (a)Briefly explain about pyro heliometers

(or)
(b) Define Kirchhoff’s law and also derive the relation between absorptance,
emittance and reflectance

10. (a).Discuss about temperature distribution in FPC

(or)
(b) Briefly explain about liquid heating type FPC.
11. (a) Explain variation of efficiency with band –gap and temperature

(or)
(b) Define Photo Voltaic Effect. Write the equivalent circuit of Solar Cell.

12. (a) Write down the steps involved in the fabrication of solar module

(or)
(b) Explain solar PV system and also write its components

13. (a) Explain solar hot water system (SHWS).

(or)
(b) Explain Solar thermal power generation.
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravarm
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Cluster Paper-VIII (C1) Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Aspects
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Essay
Short Questions Marks
Module Questions
5 marks allotted
10 marks
1. Basics of Solar
Radiation &
Radioactive 1+1problem/Short
2 30
Properties and Answer
Characteristics of
Materials
2. Flat Plate Collectors
(FPC)
2 1 25

3. Solar photovoltaic
1+1problem/Short
(PV) cell 2 30
Answer
4. Solar PV systems 2 1 25
5. Solar thermal
1+1problem/Short
applications 2 30
Answer

Total 140
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravarm
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Cluster Paper-VIII (C1) Practical
Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Aspects

Credits: 02

2hrs/Week

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded.

1. Measurement of direct solar radiation using pyrheliometer.

2. Measurement of global and diffuse solar radiation using pyranometer.
3. Measurement of emissivity, reflectivity and transsivity.
4. Measurement of efficiency of solar flat plate collector.
5. Performance testing of solar air dryer unit.
6. Effect of tilt angle on the efficiency of solar photovoltaic panel.
7. Study on solar photovoltaic panel in series and parallel combination.
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravarm
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Cluster Paper-VIII C2 - Wind, Hydro and Ocean Energies

No. of Credits: 03
3 Hour/Week
Total Hours: 45

UNIT-I(9hrs)
1. Introduction: Wind generation, meteorology of wind, world distribution of wind,
wind speed variation with height, wind speed statistics, Wind energy conversion
principles; General introduction; Types and classification of WECS; Power, torque and
speed characteristics.

UNIT-II(9hrs)

2. Wind Energy Conversion System: Aerodynamic design principles; Aerodynamic

theories; Axial momentum, blade element; Rotor characteristics; Maximum power
coefficient.

UNIT-III(9hrs)

3. Wind Energy Application: Wind pumps: Performance analysis, design concept and
testing; Principle of wind energy generation; Wind energy in India; Environmental
Impacts of Wind farms.

UNIT-IV(9hrs)

4. Small Hydropower Systems: Overview of micro, mini and small hydro systems;
Hydrology; Elements of pumps and turbine; Selection and design criteria of pumps and
turbines; Site selection; Speed and voltage regulation.

UNIT-V(9hrs)

5. Ocean Thermal, Tidal and Wave Energy Systems:Ocean Thermal - Introduction,

Technology process, Working principle, Electricity generation methods from OCET,
Advantages and disadvantages, Applications of OTEC.

6. Tidal Energy - Introduction, Origin and nature of tidal energy, Wave Energy –
Introduction, Basics of wave motion, Power in waves, Wave energy conversion devices,
Advantages and disadvantages, Applications of wave energy.
Reference Books:
1. Dan Charis, Mick Sagrillo, LanWoofenden, “Power from the Wind”, New Society
Pub., 2009.
2. Erich Hau, “Wind Turbines-Fundaments, Technologies, Applications, Economics”,
2ndEdition, Springer Verlag, BerlinHeidelberg, NY, 2006.
3. Joshue Earnest, Tore Wizelius, Wind Power and Project Developmen”, PHI Pub.,
2011.
4. T. Burton, D. Sharpe, N. Jenkins, E. Bossanyi, Wind Energy Handbook, John Wiley
Pub., 2001.
5. Paul Gipe, “Wind Energy Basics”, Chelsea Green Publications, 1999.
6. Khan, B.H., “Non-Conventional Energy Resources”, TMH, 2nd Edition, New Delhi,
2009.
7. Tiwari, G.N., and Ghosal, M.K, Renewable Energy Resources – Basic Principles and
applications, Narosa Publishing House,2007.
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravaram
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Cluster Paper-VIII (C2) Wind , Hydro and Ocean Energies
Model Paper

Section-A 5X5= 25M

Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. Write a short note on wind generations.

2. Write the Aerodynamic design principles.

3. Explain maximum power coefficient.

4. Discuss wind energy in India.

5. Write about site selection of pumps and turbines.

6. Explain the elements of pumps and turbines.

7. Write any six applications of OTEC. OTEC

8. Write the applications of wave energy.

Section-B 5X10= 50M

Answer ALL questions

9. (a) Write the general introduction, types and classification of WECS

(or)
(b) Explain the nature of variation of wind speed with height from the ground.

10.(a) Explain axial momentum theory to analyse the aerodynamics of wind turbines.

(or)
(b) Discuss about rotor characteristics of a wind turbine.
11.(a) Write the principle of wind energy generation also briefly discussion about it .

(or)

(b) Explain Environmental impacts of wind farms

12.(a) Explain overview of micro, mini and small hydro systems

(or)
(b) Explain speed and voltage regulation.

13.(a) Briefly discuss Electricity generation methods from “OCET”

(or)
(b) Explain wave energy conversion devices and also write its advantages &
disadvantages
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravarm
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Cluster Paper-VIII C2 - Wind, Hydro and Ocean Energies

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Essay
Short Questions Marks
Module Questions
5 marks allotted
10 marks
1. Introduction & Wind
Measurements 2 1 25

2. Wind Energy
Conversion System & 1+1problem/Short
2 30
Design of Wind Turbine Answer

3. Wind Energy
Application 2 1 25

4. Small Hydropower 1+1problem/Short

Systems 2 30
Answer
5. Ocean Thermal, Tidal
and Wave Energy Systems 1+1problem/Short
2 30
&Tidal Energy Answer

Total 140
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravarm
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Cluster Practical Paper-VIII C2 - Wind, Hydro and Ocean Energies

Credits : 02
2hrs/Week

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1. Estimation of wind speed using anemometer.

2. Determination of characteristics of a wind generator
3. Study the effect of number and size of blades of a wind turbine on electric power
output.
4. Performance evaluation of vertical and horizontal axes wind turbine rotors.
5. Study the effect of density of water on the output power of hydroelectric generator.
6. Study the effect of wave amplitude and frequency on the wave energy generated.
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravarm
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Cluster Paper-VIII C3 - Energy storage devices

No. of Credits : 03

3 Hour/Week
Total Hours: 45

UNIT-I (9 hr)
1. Energy Storage: Need of energy storage; Different modes of energy storage,
Flywheel storage, Electrical and magnetic energy storage: Capacitors,electromagnets;
Chemical Energy storage: Thermo-chemical, photo-chemical, electro-chemical,
Hydrogen for energy storage.

UNIT-II (9 hrs)
2. Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems: Batteries: Primary, Secondary, Lithium,
Solid-state and molten solvent batteries; Leadacid batteries; Nickel Cadmium Batteries;
Advanced Batteries. Role of carbon nano-tubes inelectrodes.

UNIT-III (9 hrs)
3. Magnetic and Electric Energy Storage Systems: Superconducting Magnet Energy
Storage(SMES) systems; Capacitor and battery: Comparison and application; Super
capacitor.

UNIT-IV (9 hrs)
4. Fuel Cell: Fuel cell definition, difference between batteries and fuel cells, fuel cell
components, principle and working of fuel cell, performance characteristics, efficiency,
Advantages and disadvantages of fuel cell.

UNIT-V (9 hrs)
5. Types of Fuel Cells: Classification, Alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell,
molten carbonate fuel cell; solid oxide fuel cell, proton exchange membrane fuel cell,
applications of fuel cells.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. J. Jensen and B. Squrensen, Fundamentals of Energy Storage, John Wiley, NY, 1984.
2. M. Barak, Electrochemical Power Sources: Primary and Secondary Batteries by, P.
Peregrinus,IEE,1980.
3.P.D.Dunn, Renewable Energies, Peter Peregrinus Ltd, London, 1986.
4. B.Viswanathan and M. A. Scibioh, Fuel Cells-Principles and Applications, University
Press, 2006.
5. Hart, A.B and G.J.Womack, Fuel Cells: Theory and Application, Prentice Hall,
NewYork, 1989.
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravarm
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Cluster Paper-VIII C3 - Energy storage devices
Model Paper

Section-A 5X5 = 25M

Answer any FIVE of the following.

1. Discuss various modes of energy storages.

2. Discuss need of energy storages.

3. Explain about lead acid batteries.

4. Write the applications of Batteries.

5. Definition for Fuel cell .also write difference between batteries & fuel cells.

6. Write the advantages & disadvantages of fuel cell.

7. Explain alkaline fuel cell.

8. Write applications of fuel cells.

Section –B 5X10 = 50M

Answer All questions

9(a) Briefly discussion on electrical & magnetic energy storages

(or)
(b) Explain briefly discussion on Thermo- chemical energy storages

10.(a)Discuss Solid – state and molten solvent batteries

(or)
(b)Explain Role of carbon nano tubes in electroodes
 11.(a) Briefly discussion on super conducting magnet energy storage systems (SMES )

(or)
(b) Briefly discuss about super capacitor.

12.(a) Explain principle and working of fuel cell.

(or)
(b) Write the Performance characteristics and efficiency of fuel cell.

13.(a) Discuss various types of fuel cells

(or)
(b) Explain proton exchange membrane fuel cell & also write its applications.
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravarm
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Cluster Paper-VIII C3 - Energy storage devices

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Essay
Short Questions Marks
Module Questions
5 marks allotted
10 marks
1. Energy Storage
2 2 30

2. Electrochemical
1
Energy Storage 2 25
Systems
3. Magnetic and Electric
1
Energy Storage 2 25
Systems
4. Fuel Cell 2 1+1problem/Short 30
Answer
5. Types of Fuel Cells 1+1problem/Short
2 30
Answer

Total 140
 Adikavi Nannaya University :: Rajamahendravarm
III B. Sc. Physics : Semester-VI
Cluster Practical Paper-VIII C3
Energy storage devices

Credits : 02
2hrs/Week

Minimum of 6 experiments to be done and recorded

1. Study of charge and discharge characteristics of storage battery.

2. Study of charging and discharging behavior of a capacitor.
3. Determination of efficiency of DC-AC inverter and DC-DC converters
4. Study of charging characteristics of a Ni-Cd battery using solar photovoltaic panel.
5. Performance estimation of a fuel cell.
6. Study of effect of temperature on the performance of fuel cell.

OR

PROJECT