SCHOOL OF ADVANCED SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

M.Sc Physics
(MSP)

Curriculum
(2018-2019 Admitted students)
VISION STATEMENT OF VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Transforming life through excellence in education and research.

MISSION STATEMENT OF VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

 World class Education: Excellence in education, grounded in ethics and

critical thinking, for improvement of life.
 Cutting edge Research: An innovation ecosystem to extend knowledge and
solve critical problems.
 Impactful People: Happy, accountable, caring and effective workforce and
students.
 Rewarding Co-creations: Active collaboration with national & international
industries & universities for productivity and economic development.
 Service to Society: Service to the region and world through knowledge and
compassion.

VISION STATEMENT OF SCHOOL OF ADVANCED SCIENCES

To be an internationally renowned Science School through the pursuit of

excellence in research & innovation and by imparting futuristic education
relevant to society.

MISSION STATEMENT OF SCHOOL OF ADVANCED SCIENCES

 To nurture students from India and abroad by providing quality

education and training, to enable them to become scientists,
technologists, entrepreneurs, and global leaders with ethical values
for a sustainable future.
 To enrich knowledge by conducting innovative research in niche
areas.
 To apply expertise to develop sustainable technologies and provide
solutions to global challenges.

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PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

1. Graduates will be practitioners and leaders in their chosen field.

2. Graduates will function in their profession with social awareness

and responsibility.

3. Graduates will interact with their peers in other disciplines in their

work place and society and contribute to the economic growth of
the country.

4. Graduates will be successful in pursuing higher studies in their

chosen field.

5. Graduates will pursue career paths in teaching or research.

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PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

PO_02: Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of

contemporary issues.

PO_06: Having problem solving ability- to assess social issues (societal, health,
safety, legal and cultural) and engineering problems.
PO_08: Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO_09: Having cross cultural competency exhibited by working as a member or
in teams.

PO_10: Having a good working knowledge of communicating in English –

communication with engineering community and society.

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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (APOs)

APO_01: Having an ability to be socially intelligent with good SIQ (Social

Intelligence Quotient) and EQ (Emotional Quotient)

APO_04: Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data in to

abstract concepts and to understand database reasoning

APO_05: Having Virtual Collaborating ability

APO_07: Having critical thinking and innovative skills

APO_08: Having a good digital footprint

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PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

On completion of M.Sc. Physics programme, graduates will be able to

 PSO1: Hone the basic concepts of core areas of Physics especially

in mathematical Physics, electromagnetism, classical mechanics,
statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics for unraveling the
diverse phenomena observed in nature.

 PSO2: Perform the general Physics and research oriented

experiments with appropriate analysis for proper interpretation of
results; to undertake individual project and present the research
findings.

 PSO3: Independently carry out research / investigation to solve

practical problems and write / present a substantial technical
report/document

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CREDIT STRUCTURE

Category-wise Credit distribution

Category Credits
University core (UC) 29
Programme core (PC) 23
Programme elective (PE) 22
University elective (UE) 06
Bridge course (BC) -
Total credits 80

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DETAILED CURRICULUM
University Core
S. No. Course Course Title L T P J C
Code
1. MAT5007 Applied Statistical Methods 2 0 2 0 3
2. PHY6099 Master’s Thesis 0 0 0 0 14
3. RES5001 Research Methodology 2 0 0 0 2
4. SET5001 Science, Engineering and Technology Project 0 0 0 0 2
–I
5. SET5002 Science, Engineering and Technology Project 0 0 0 0 2
– II
6. SET5003 Science, Engineering and Technology Project 0 0 0 0 2
– III
7. ENG5003 English for Science and Technology 0 0 4 0 2
8. STS4001 Soft Skills 3 0 0 0 1
9. STS4002 Soft Skills 3 0 0 0 1

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DETAILED CURRICULUM
Programme Core

S. Course Course Title L T P J C

No. Code
1. PHY5001 Mathematical Physics 3 2 0 0 4
2. PHY5002 Classical Mechanics 3 2 0 0 4
3. PHY5003 General Physics Lab-I 0 0 4 0 2
4. PHY5004 Electromagnetic Theory 4 0 0 0 4
5. PHY5005 Quantum Mechanics 4 0 0 0 4
6. PHY5006 Statistical Mechanics 3 0 0 0 3
7. PHY5007 General Physics Lab-II 0 0 4 0 2

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DETAILED CURRICULUM

Programme Elective

S. No. Course Course Title L T P J C

Code
1. PHY6001 Introduction to Solid State Physics 3 0 0 4 4
2. PHY6002 Nuclear and Particle Physics 3 0 0 4 4
3. PHY6003 Atomic and Molecular Physics 3 0 0 4 4
4. PHY6004 Basic Electronics 3 0 0 4 4
5. PHY6005 Advanced Solid State Theory 3 0 0 0 3
6. PHY6006 Nanomaterials and its applications 3 0 0 0 3
7. PHY6007 Optoelectronics 3 0 2 0 4
8. PHY6008 Laser and Fiber Optics 3 0 0 0 3
9. PHY6009 Bio Physics 3 0 0 0 3
10. PHY6010 Microwave Physics and Device Technology 3 0 0 0 3
11. PHY6012 Solid State Magnetism 3 0 0 0 3

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University Elective Baskets

Sl. No Code Title L T P J C

1 PHY6006 Nanomaterials and its applications 3 0 0 0 3
2 PHY6008 Laser and Fiber Optics 3 0 0 0 3

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 Course Code Course title L T P J C
MAT5007 Applied Statistical Methods 2 0 2 0 3
Pre-requisite None Syllabus version
v.1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To provide students with a framework that will help them to choose the appropriate
descriptive statistics in various data analysis situations.
2. Recognize and appreciate the connections between theory and applications;
3. To apply estimation and testing methods to make inference for decision making using
various statistical techniques.

Expected Course Outcome: Students will be able

1. Independently calculate basic statistical parameters. (measures of central tendency,
measures of dispersion)
2. Provide a clear sense of how to investigate the strength and direction of a relationship
between two or more variables by collecting measurements and using appropriate
statistical analysis.
3. Apply basics of discrete and continuous random variables
4. Understand the logical frame work of testing of hypothesis and based on the acquired
knowledge to interpret the meaning of the calculated statistical indicators.
5. Choose a statistical method for solving practical problems.
6. Demonstrate R programming for statistical data

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2, 7, 9

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
7. Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data in to abstract concepts and to
understand database reasoning)
9. Having problem solving ability-solving social issues and engineering problems

Module:1 Introduction to Statistics: 7 hours

Introduction to Statistics and data analysis-Measures of central tendency, Measures of
dispersion, Skewness and Kurtosis.

Module:2 Correlation and regression: 5 hours

Correlation and Regression–Rank Correlation-Partial and Multiple Correlation Regression,
Multiple Regression.

Module:3 Random Variables 5 hours

Introduction to discrete random variables – Binomial – Poisson – Geometric, continuous random
variables-Normal, Student’s T, expectation of random variables, mean and variance.

Module:4 Testing of hypothesis I: 5 hours

Introduction-Types of errors, Critical region, procedure of testing hypothesis- tests of hypotheses-

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 Z- test for Single Proportion, Difference of Proportion, Single mean and difference of means.

Module:5 Testing of hypothesis II: 6 hours

Small Sample Tests - Student t-test, F-test, Chi-Square test for independence of Attributes,
Analysis of Variance-Principles of experimental design, Completely randomized design,
Randomized block design, Latin Square design- Problems.

Module:6 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

Lecture by Industry Experts

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers, Douglas C. Montgomery George C. Runger,
6th edition, John Wiley & Sons, (2016)
2 Introduction to Probability and Statistics: Principles and Applications for Engineering and the
Computing Sciences, J. Susan Milton and Jesse Arnold, Mc.Grawhill education, (2017).
Mode of Evaluation
Digital Assignments, Quiz, Continuous Assessment Test, Final Assessment Test
Reference Books
1. Statistics for Engineers and scientists, Navidi ,W., McGraw-Hill Education (2017)
2 Fundamentals of Statistics, S.C. Gupta 7th edition, Himalaya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. (2016)
List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)
1. Introduction: Understanding Data types; importing/exporting data. 2 hours
2. Computing Summary Statistics /plotting and visualizing data using 2 hours
Tabulation and Graphical Representations.
3. Applying correlation and simple linear regression model to real dataset; 2 hours
computing and interpreting coefficient of determination
4. Applying multiple linear regression model to real dataset; comput-ing and 2 hours
interpreting the multiple coefficient of determination
5. Testing of hypothesis for One sample mean and proportion from real-time 2 hours
problems.
6 Testing of hypothesis for Two sample mean and proportion from real-time 2 hours
problems.
7 Applying the t test for independent and dependent samples 2 hours
8 Applying Chi-square test Contingency test to real dataset 2 hours
9 Performing ANOVA for One-way, Two-way classification for real dataset 2 hours
10 Performing ANOVA in Design of Experiments- Completely randomized design, 2 hours
Randomized Block design, Latin square Design.
11 Performing two-way ANOVA in Randomized block design 2 hours
12 Performing Three-way ANOVA in Latin square Design. 2 hours
Total Laboratory Hours 24 hours
Mode of Evaluation
Weekly Assessment Test, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 25-02-2017
Approved by Academic Council 46 Date 24-08-2017

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Course code Course Title L T P J C
ENG5003 English for Science and Technology 0 0 4 0 2
(for MCA & M.Sc., programmes)
Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus version
v. 1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To enable students communicate effectively in social, academic and professional contexts thereby
enhancing their interpersonal, managerial, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
2. To facilitate students develop their listening competency and critically evaluate and review
documentaries, talks and speeches.
3. To Assist students read and comprehend News Articles and Scientific Texts; effectively interpret tables
and graphs; write and proof-read official correspondences.

Expected Course Outcome:

1. Make effective presentations and display their interpersonal skills in academic and professional contexts.
2. Emerge as good listeners and critically evaluate oral communication.
3. Excel in reading, comprehending and interpreting technical reports, texts and data.
4. Able to write effectively in English and also display their proof-reading abilities.
5. Face real interviews and handle personal and professional conflicts effectively.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 16, 18,20

16. Good working knowledge of communicating in English.
18. Critical thinking and innovative skills.
20. Having a good digital footprint.
Module:1 Career Goals 4hours
Short term and long term career goals
Activity: SWOT Analysis/ Comprehending speeches

Module:2 Interpersonal Skills 4 hours

Interpersonal Communication in/with Groups (Corporate Etiquette: Journey from Campus to corporate)
Activity: Role Plays/Mime/Skit

Module:3 Listening Skills 4 hours

Listening to Documentary
Activity: Critically evaluate/Review a documentary/TED Talk

Module:4 Reading Skills 4hours

Skimming, Scanning, Intensive & Extensive reading
Activity: Reading News Papers/Magazines/Scientific Texts

Module:5 Report Writing 4hours

Language and mechanics of writing report
Activity: Writing a Report/Mini Project

Module:6 Study Skills 4hours

Summarizing the report
Activity: Abstract, Executive Summary, Digital Synopsis

Module:7 Interpreting skills 4hours

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Interpret data in tables and graphs Activity: Transcoding

Module:8 Editing Skills 4hours

Proof Reading
Sequencing
Activity: Editing any given text

Module:9 Presentation Skills 4 hours

Oral Presentation using digital tools
Activity: Oral presentation on the given topic using appropriate non-verbal cues

Module:10 Group Discussion 4 hours

Intragroup interaction (avoid, accommodate, compete, compromise, collaborate)
Activity: Group discussion on a given topic

Module:11 Professional Skills 4 hours

Résumé Writing
Activity: Prepare an Electronic Résumé

Module:12 Skill-Gap Analysis 4 hours

Tailor your skills to suit the Job needs
Activity: Write a SoP for higher Studies/Purpose Statement for job

Module:13 Interview Skills 4 hours

Placement/Job Interview
Activity: Mock Interview

Module:14 Managerial Skills 4 hours

Official Meeting to organize events
Activity: Writing Agenda, Minutes of Meeting (video conferencing) and Organizing an event

Module:15 Problem Solving Skills 4 hours

Conflict Management & Decision Making
Activity: Case analysis of a challenging Scenario

Total Lecture hours: 60 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Kuhnke, E. Communication Essentials For Dummies. (2015). First Edition. John Wiley & Sons.
2. Hewings, M. Advanced Grammar in Use Book with Answers and CD-ROM: A Self-Study Reference
and Practice Book for Advanced Learners of English. (2013). Third Edition. Cambridge University
Press. UK.
Reference Books
1. Churches, R. Effective Classroom Communication Pocketbook. Management Pocketbooks. (2015). First
Edition. USA.
2. Wallwork, A. English for Writing Research Papers. (2016). Second Edition. Springer.
3. Wood, J. T. Communication in Our Lives. (2016). Cengage Learning. Boston. USA.
4. Anderson, C. TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking. (2016). First Edition.Boston.

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 Houghton Mifflin. New. York.
5. Zinsser, William. On writing well. HarperCollins Publishers. 2016. Thirtieth Edition. New York.
Tebeaux, Elizabeth, and Sam Dragga. The essentials of Technical Communication. 2015. First Edition
6. Oxford University Press. USA.
Mode of Evaluation: Mini Project, Flipped Class Room, Lecture, PPT’s, Role play, Assignments Class/Virtual
Presentations, Report and beyond the classroom activities

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. Setting short term and long term goals 2 hours
2. Mime/Skit/ Activities through VIT Community Radio 6 hours
3. Critically evaluate / review a documentary/ Activities through VIT Community 4 hours
Radio
4. Mini Project 10 hours
5. Digital Synopsis 4 hours
6. Case analysis of a challenging Scenario 4 hours
7. Intensive & Extensive reading of Scientific Texts 4 hours
8. Editing any given text 8 hours
9. Group discussion on a given topic / Activities through VIT Community Radio 8 hours
10. Prepare a video résumé along with your video introduction and then create a 10 hours
website (in Google Sites/Webly/Wix) showcasing skills and achievements.
Total Laboratory Hours 60 hours
Mode of evaluation: Mini Project, Flipped Class Room, Lecture, PPT’s, Role play, Assignments Class/Virtual
Presentations, Report and beyond the classroom activities
Recommended by Board of Studies 22-07-2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 24.08.2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C
FRE5001 Francais Fonctionnel 2 0 0 0 2
Pre-requisite Syllabus version
Nil v.1
Course Objectives:
The course gives students the necessary background to:
1. demonstrate competence in reading, writing, and speaking basic French, including knowledge of
vocabulary (related to profession, emotions, food, workplace, sports/hobbies, classroom and
family).
2. achieve proficiency in French culture oriented view point.

Expected Course Outcome: Students will be able to

1. Remember the daily life communicative situations via personal pronouns, emphatic pronouns,
salutations, negations, interrogations etc.
2. Create communicative skill effectively in French language via regular / irregular verbs.
3. Demonstrate comprehension of the spoken / written language in translating simple sentences.
4. Understand and demonstrate the comprehension of some particular new range of unseen written
materials.
5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the French culture through the language studied.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 9, 10

9 Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
10 Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Module:1 Saluer, Se présenter, Etablir des contacts 3 hours
Les Salutations, Les nombres (1-100), Les jours de la semaine, Les mois de l’année, Les Pronoms Sujets,
Les Pronoms Toniques, La conjugaison des verbes réguliers, La conjugaison des verbes irréguliers- avoir /
être / aller / venir / faire etc.

Module:2 Présenter quelqu’un, Chercher un(e) 3 hours

correspondant(e), Demander des nouvelles d’une
personne.

La conjugaison des verbes Pronominaux, La Négation,

L’interrogation avec ‘Est-ce que ou sans Est-ce que’.

Module:3 Situer un objet ou un lieu, Poser des questions 4 hours

L’article (défini/ indéfini), Les prépositions (à/en/au/aux/sur/dans/avec etc.), L’article contracté, Les
heures en français, La Nationalité du Pays, L’adjectif (La Couleur, l’adjectif possessif, l’adjectif
démonstratif/ l’adjectif interrogatif (quel/quelles/quelle/quelles), L’accord des adjectifs avec le nom,
L’interrogation avec Comment/ Combien / Où etc.,

Module:4 Faire des achats, Comprendre un texte court, 6 hours

Demander et indiquer le chemin.
La traduction simple :(français-anglais / anglais –français)

Module:5 Trouver les questions, Répondre aux questions 5 hours

générales en français.
L’article Partitif, Mettez les phrases aux pluriels, Faites une phrase avec les mots donnés, Exprimez les

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phrases données au Masculin ou Féminin, Associez les phrases.

Module:6 Comment ecrire un passage 3 hours

Décrivez :
La Famille /La Maison, /L’université /Les Loisirs/ La Vie quotidienne etc.

Module:7 Comment ecrire un dialogue 4 hours

Dialogue:
a) Réserver un billet de train
b) Entre deux amis qui se rencontrent au café
c) Parmi les membres de la famille
d) Entre le client et le médecin

Module:8 Invited Talk: Native speakers 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Echo-1, Méthode de français, J. Girardet, J. Pécheur, Publisher CLE International, Paris 2010.
2 Echo-1, Cahier d’exercices, J. Girardet, J. Pécheur, Publisher CLE International, Paris 2010.
Reference Books
1. CONNEXIONS 1, Méthode de français, Régine Mérieux, Yves Loiseau,Les Éditions Didier, 2004.

2 CONNEXIONS 1, Le cahier d’exercices, Régine Mérieux, Yves Loiseau, Les Éditions Didier, 2004.

3 ALTER EGO 1, Méthode de français, Annie Berthet, Catherine Hugo, Véronique M. Kizirian, Béatrix
Sampsonis, Monique Waendendries , Hachette livre 2006.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT

Recommended by Board of Studies 26-2-2016
Approved by Academic Council No 41 Date 17-6-2016

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Course code Course title L T P J C
GER5001 Deutsch für Anfänger 2 0 0 0 2
Pre-requisite NIL Syllabus version
v.1
Course Objectives:
The course gives students the necessary background to:
1. enable students to read and communicate in German in their day to day life
2. become industry-ready
3. make them understand the usage of grammar in the German Language.

Expected Course Outcome: Students will be able to

6. Create the basics of German language in their day to day life.
7. Understand the conjugation of different forms of regular/irregular verbs.
8. Understand the rule to identify the gender of the Nouns and apply articles appropriately.
9. Apply the German language skill in writing corresponding letters, E-Mails etc.
10. Create the talent of translating passages from English-German and vice versa and to frame simple
dialogues based on given situations.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 9, 10

9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
10. Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Module:1 3 hours
Einleitung, Begrüssungsformen, Landeskunde, Alphabet, Personalpronomen, Verb Konjugation, Zahlen (1-
100), W-fragen, Aussagesätze, Nomen – Singular und Plural
Lernziel:
Elementares Verständnis von Deutsch, Genus- Artikelwörter

Module:2 3 hours
Konjugation der Verben (regelmässig /unregelmässig) die Monate, die Wochentage, Hobbys, Berufe,
Jahreszeiten, Artikel, Zahlen (Hundert bis eine Million), Ja-/Nein- Frage, Imperativ mit Sie
Lernziel :
Sätze schreiben, über Hobbys erzählen, über Berufe sprechen usw.

Module:3 4 hours
Possessivpronomen, Negation, Kasus- AkkusatitvundDativ (bestimmter, unbestimmterArtikel), trennnbare
verben, Modalverben, Adjektive, Uhrzeit, Präpositionen, Mahlzeiten, Lebensmittel, Getränke
Lernziel :
Sätze mit Modalverben, Verwendung von Artikel, über Länder und Sprachen sprechen, über eine
Wohnung beschreiben.

Module:4 6 hours
Übersetzungen : (Deutsch – Englisch / Englisch – Deutsch)
Lernziel :
Grammatik – Wortschatz – Übung

Module:5 5 hours
Leseverständnis,Mindmap machen,Korrespondenz- Briefe, Postkarten, E-Mail
Lernziel :

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Wortschatzbildung und aktiver Sprach gebrauch

Module:6 . 3 hours
Aufsätze :
Meine Universität, Das Essen, mein Freund oder meine Freundin, meine Familie, ein Fest in Deutschland
usw

Module:7 4 hours
Dialoge:
e) Gespräche mit Familienmitgliedern, Am Bahnhof,
f) Gespräche beim Einkaufen ; in einem Supermarkt ; in einer Buchhandlung ;
g) in einem Hotel - an der Rezeption ;ein Termin beim Arzt.
Treffen im Cafe

Module:8 2 hours
Guest Lectures/Native Speakers / Feinheiten der deutschen Sprache, Basisinformation über die
deutschsprachigen Länder
Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Studio d A1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Hermann Funk, Christina Kuhn, Silke Demme : 2012
Reference Books
1 Netzwerk Deutsch als Fremdsprache A1, Stefanie Dengler, Paul Rusch, Helen Schmtiz, Tanja Sieber,
2013
2 Lagune ,Hartmut Aufderstrasse, Jutta Müller, Thomas Storz, 2012.
3 Deutsche SprachlehrefürAUsländer, Heinz Griesbach, Dora Schulz, 2011
4 ThemenAktuell 1, HartmurtAufderstrasse, Heiko Bock, MechthildGerdes, Jutta Müller und Helmut
Müller, 2010
www.goethe.de
wirtschaftsdeutsch.de
hueber.de, klett-sprachen.de
www.deutschtraning.org
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT
Recommended by Board of Studies 04-03-2016
Approved by Academic Council No. 41 Date 17-06-2016

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 Course code Course title L T P J C
STS4001 Essentials of Business Etiquettes 3 0 0 0 1
Pre-requisite Syllabus version
v2
Course Objectives:
1. To develop the students’ logical thinking skills
2. To learn the strategies of solving quantitative ability problems
3. To enrich the verbal ability of the students
4. To enhance critical thinking and innovative skills

Expected Course Outcome:

 Enabling students to use relevant aptitude and appropriate language to express themselves
 To communicate the message to the target audience clearly

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 7, 9

7. Having Computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data into abstract concepts and to understand
database reasoning)

9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems

Module:1 Business Etiquette: Social and Cultural Etiquette 9 hours

and Writing Company Blogs and Internal
Communications and Planning and Writing press
release and meeting notes

Value, Manners, Customs, Language, Tradition, Building a blog, Developing brand message, FAQs',
Assessing Competition, Open and objective Communication, Two way dialogue, Understanding the
audience, Identifying, Gathering Information,. Analysis, Determining, Selecting plan, Progress check, Types
of planning, Write a short, catchy headline, Get to the Point –summarize your subject in the first
paragraph., Body – Make it relevant to your audience,

Module:2 Study skills – Time management skills 3 hours

Prioritization, Procrastination, Scheduling, Multitasking, Monitoring, Working under pressure and

adhering to deadlines

Module:3 Presentation skills – Preparing presentation and 7 hours

Organizing materials and Maintaining and
preparing visual aids and Dealing with questions

10 Tips to prepare PowerPoint presentation, Outlining the content, Passing the Elevator Test, Blue sky
thinking, Introduction , body and conclusion, Use of Font, Use of Color, Strategic presentation, Importance
and types of visual aids, Animation to captivate your audience, Design of posters, Setting out the ground
rules, Dealing with interruptions, Staying in control of the questions, Handling difficult questions

Module:4 Quantitative Ability -L1 – Number properties and 11 hours

Averages and Progressions and Percentages and

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Number of factors, Factorials, Remainder Theorem, Unit digit position, Tens digit position, Averages,
Weighted Average, Arithmetic Progression, Geometric Progression, Harmonic Progression, Increase &
Decrease or successive increase, Types of ratios and proportions

Module:5 Reasoning Ability-L1 – Analytical Reasoning 8 hours

Data Arrangement(Linear and circular & Cross Variable Relationship), Blood Relations,
Ordering/ranking/grouping, Puzzle test, Selection Decision table

Module:6 Verbal Ability-L1 – Vocabulary Building 7 hours

Synonyms & Antonyms, One word substitutes, Word Pairs, Spellings, Idioms, Sentence completion,
Analogies

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Reference Books
1. Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler(2001) Crucial Conversations: Tools for
Talking When Stakes are High. Bangalore. McGraw‐Hill Contemporary

2. Dale Carnegie,(1936) How to Win Friends and Influence People. New York. Gallery Books
3. Scott Peck. M(1978) Road Less Travelled. New York City. M. Scott Peck.
4. FACE(2016) Aptipedia Aptitude Encyclopedia. Delhi. Wiley publications
5. ETHNUS(2013) Aptimithra. Bangalore. McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.
Websites:
1. www.chalkstreet.com
2. www.skillsyouneed.com
3. www.mindtools.com
4. www.thebalance.com
5. www.eguru.ooo
Mode of Evaluation: FAT, Assignments, Projects, Case studies, Role plays,
3 Assessments with Term End FAT (Computer Based Test)

Recommended by Board of Studies 09/06/2017

Approved by Academic Council No. 45th AC Date 15/06/2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C

STS4002 Preparing for Industry 3 0 0 0 1

Pre-requisite Syllabus version

v2
Course Objectives:
5. To develop the students’ logical thinking skills
6. To learn the strategies of solving quantitative ability problems
7. To enrich the verbal ability of the students
8. To enhance critical thinking and innovative skills

Expected Course Outcome:

 Enabling students to simplify, evaluate, analyze and use functions and expressions to simulate
real situations to be industry ready.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 9, 10

9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
10. Having a clear understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Module:1 Interview skills – Types of interview and 3 hours
Techniques to face remote interviews and Mock
Interview

Structured and unstructured interview orientation, Closed questions and hypothetical questions,
Interviewers’ perspective, Questions to ask/not ask during an interview, Video interview¸ Recorded
feedback, Phone interview preparation, Tips to customize preparation for personal interview, Practice
rounds

Module:2 Resume skills – Resume Template and Use of 2 hours

power verbs and Types of resume and Customizing
resume
Structure of a standard resume, Content, color, font, Introduction to Power verbs and Write up, Quiz on
types of resume, Frequent mistakes in customizing resume, Layout - Understanding different company's
requirement, Digitizing career portfolio

Module:3 Emotional Intelligence - L1 – Transactional Analysis 12 hours

and Brain storming and Psychometric Analysis and
Rebus Puzzles/Problem Solving

Introduction, Contracting, ego states, Life positions, Individual Brainstorming, Group Brainstorming,
Stepladder Technique, Brain writing, Crawford's Slip writing approach, Reverse brainstorming, Star
bursting, Charlette procedure, Round robin brainstorming, Skill Test, Personality Test, More than one
answer, Unique ways

Module:4 Quantitative Ability-L3 – Permutation- 14 hours

Combinations and Probability and Geometry and

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 mensuration and Trigonometry and Logarithms and
Functions and Quadratic Equations and Set Theory

Counting, Grouping, Linear Arrangement, Circular Arrangements, Conditional Probability, Independent

and Dependent Events, Properties of Polygon, 2D & 3D Figures, Area & Volumes, Heights and distances,
Simple trigonometric functions, Introduction to logarithms, Basic rules of logarithms, Introduction to
functions, Basic rules of functions, Understanding Quadratic Equations, Rules & probabilities of Quadratic
Equations, Basic concepts of Venn Diagram

Module:5 Reasoning ability-L3 – Logical reasoning and Data 7 hours

Analysis and Interpretation

Syllogisms, Binary logic, Sequential output tracing, Crypto arithmetic, Data Sufficiency, Data
interpretation-Advanced, Interpretation tables, pie charts & bar chats

Module:6 Verbal Ability-L3 – Comprehension and Logic 7 hours

Reading comprehension, Para Jumbles, Critical Reasoning (a) Premise and Conclusion, (b) Assumption &
Inference, (c) Strengthening & Weakening an Argument

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Reference Books
1. Michael Farra and JIST Editors(2011) Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book: Write and Use an Effective
Resume in Just One Day. Saint Paul, Minnesota. Jist Works

2. Daniel Flage Ph.D(2003) The Art of Questioning: An Introduction to Critical Thinking. London.
Pearson

3. David Allen( 2002) Getting Things done : The Art of Stress -Free productivity. New York City.
Penguin Books.
4. FACE(2016) Aptipedia Aptitude Encyclopedia.Delhi. Wiley publications
5. ETHNUS(2013) Aptimithra. Bangalore. McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.
Websites:
1. www.chalkstreet.com
2. www.skillsyouneed.com
3. www.mindtools.com
4. www.thebalance.com
5. www.eguru.ooo
Mode of Evaluation: FAT, Assignments, Projects, Case studies, Role plays,
3 Assessments with Term End FAT (Computer Based Test)

Recommended by Board of Studies 09/06/2017

Approved by Academic Council No. 45th AC Date 15/06/2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C

SET 5001 Science, Engineering and Technology Project– I 2

Pre-requisite Syllabus Version
Anti-requisite v1.10
Course Objectives:
 To provide opportunity to involve in research related to science / engineering
 To inculcate research culture
 To enhance the rational and innovative thinking capabilities

Expected Course Outcome: Student will be able to

1. Identify a research problem and carry out literature survey
2. Analyse the research gap and formulate the problem
3. Interpret the data and synthesize research findings
4. Report research findings in written and verbal forms
Student Learning Outcomes : 5, 6, 9 & 20

Modalities / Requirements
1. Individual or group projects can be taken up
2. Involve in literature survey in the chosen field
3. Use Science/Engineering principles to solve identified issues
4. Adopt relevant and well-defined / innovative methodologies to fulfill the specified objective
5. Submission of scientific report in a specified format (after plagiarism check)

Student Assessment : Periodical reviews, oral/poster presentation

Recommended by Board of Studies 17-08-2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C

SET 5002 Science, Engineering and Technology Project– II 2

Pre-requisite Syllabus Version
Anti-requisite v1.10
Course Objectives:
 To provide opportunity to involve in research related to science / engineering
 To inculcate research culture
 To enhance the rational and innovative thinking capabilities

Expected Course Outcome: Student will be able to

1. Identify a research problem and carry out literature survey
2. Analyse the research gap and formulate the problem
3. Interpret the data and synthesize research findings
4. Report research findings in written and verbal forms
Student Learning Outcomes : 5, 6, 9 & 20

Modalities / Requirements
6. Individual or group projects can be taken up
7. Involve in literature survey in the chosen field
8. Use Science/Engineering principles to solve identified issues
9. Adopt relevant and well-defined / innovative methodologies to fulfill the specified objective
10. Submission of scientific report in a specified format (after plagiarism check)

Student Assessment : Periodical reviews, oral/poster presentation

Recommended by Board of Studies 17-08-2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C

SET 5003 Science, Engineering and Technology Project– III 2

Pre-requisite Syllabus Version
Anti-requisite v1.10
Course Objectives:
 To provide opportunity to involve in research related to science / engineering
 To inculcate research culture
 To enhance the rational and innovative thinking capabilities

Expected Course Outcome: Student will be able to

1. Identify a research problem and carry out literature survey
2. Analyse the research gap and formulate the problem
3. Interpret the data and synthesize research findings
4. Report research findings in written and verbal forms
Student Learning Outcomes : 5, 6, 9 & 20

Modalities / Requirements
11. Individual or group projects can be taken up
12. Involve in literature survey in the chosen field
13. Use Science/Engineering principles to solve identified issues
14. Adopt relevant and well-defined / innovative methodologies to fulfill the specified objective
15. Submission of scientific report in a specified format (after plagiarism check)

Student Assessment : Periodical reviews, oral/poster presentation

Recommended by Board of Studies 17-08-2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017

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Course Code Course title L T P J C
RES5001 Research Methodology 2 0 0 0 2
Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus version
v. 1.0
Course Objectives:
1. Impart skills to develop a research topic and design
2. Define a purpose statement, a research question or hypothesis, and a research objective
3. Analyze the data and arrive at a valid conclusion
4. Compile and present research findings

Expected Course Outcome: student will be able to

1. Explain the basic aspects of research and its ethics
2. Outline research problems, their types and objectives
3. Formulate good research designs and carry out statistically relevant sampling
4. Collect, collate, analyze and interpret data systematically
5. Experiment with animals ethically
6. Make use of literature and other search engines judiciously for research purposes

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,8

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
8. Having Virtual Collaborating ability
Module:1 Introduction and Foundation of Research 2 hours
Meaning, Objectives, Motivation, Utility for research. Concept of theory, empiricism, deductive
and inductive theory. Characteristics of scientific method –Understanding the language of research.

Module:2 Problem identification and formulation 4 hours

Scientific Research: Problem, Definition, Objectives, Types, Purposes and components of
Research problem

Module:3 Research Design 4 hours

Concept and Importance in Research : Features of a good research design, Exploratory
Research Design and Descriptive Research Designs

Module:4 Sampling 6 hours

Sampling methods, Merits and Demerits. Observation methods, Sampling Errors (Type I and Type II).
Determining size of the sample. Experimental Design: Concept of Independent &
Dependent variables.

Module:5 Data analysis and Reporting 6 hours

Fundamentals of Statistical Analysis and Inference, Multivariate methods, Concepts of
Correlation and Regression; Research Reports: Structure, Components, Types and Layout of
Research report and articles, Writing and interpreting research results, Figures and Graphs

Module:6 Animal handling 2 hours

Guidelines-animal ethical committee, animal models, various routes of drug administrations,
LD50, ED50

Module:7 Use of encyclopedias and tools in research 4 hours

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Research Guides, Handbook, Academic Databases for Biological Science Discipline. Methods to search
required information effectively.

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

Total Lecture hours: 30 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Catherine Dawson, Introduction to research methods : a practical guide for anyone undertaking a
research project, Oxford : How To Books, Reprint 2010
2. Julius S. Bendat, Allan G. Piersol, Random Data: Analysis and Measurement Procedures, 4thEdition,
ISBN: 978-1-118-21082-6, 640 pages, September 2011
3. Research in Medical and Biological Sciences, 1st Edition, From Planning and Preparation to Grant
Application and Publication, Editos: Petter Laake Haakon Benestad Bjorn Olsen,
ISBN: 9780128001547, Academic Press, March 2015
Reference Books
1. John Creswell, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
Approaches, Fourth Edition (March 14, 2013)
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Recommended by Board of Studies 03-08-2017

Approved by Academic Council No. 46 Date 24-08-2017

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Course Code Course title L T P J C
PHY6099 Master’s Thesis 0 0 0 0 14
Pre-requisite As per the academic regulations Syllabus version
v 1.0
Course Objectives:
To provide sufficient hands-on learning experience related to the area of specialization with a focus on
research orientation

Expected Course Outcome: Students will be able to

1. Formulate specific problem statements for ill-defined real life problems with reasonable
assumptions and constraints.
2. Perform literature search and / or patent search in the area of interest.
3. Develop a suitable solution methodology for the problem
4. Conduct experiments / Design & Analysis / solution iterations and document the results
5. Perform error analysis / benchmarking / costing
6. Synthesise the results and arrive at scientific conclusions / products / solution
7. Document the results in the form of technical report / presentation
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 5, 6 & 20

1. Can be a theoretical analysis, modeling & simulation, experimentation & analysis, prototype
design, correlation and analysis of data, software development, applied research and any other
related activities.
2. Project can be for one or two semesters based on the completion of required number of credits
as per the academic regulations.
3. Should be individual work.
4. Carried out inside or outside the university, in any relevant industry or research institution.
5. Publications in the peer reviewed journals / International Conferences will be an added
advantage

Mode of Evaluation: Periodic reviews, Presentation, Final oral viva, Poster submission

Recommended by Board of Studies 04.03.2016

Approved by Academic Council 40thAC Date 18.03.2016

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 Programme Core

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Course code Course title L T P J C
PHY5001 Mathematical Physics 3 2 0 0 4
Pre-requisite Students should have the preliminary knowledge of basic Syllabus version
mathematical physics learned in undergraduate level
v. 1.1
Course Objectives:
 At the end of this course, students will be able to learn advanced mathematical concepts used in
physics.
 Students will be able to correlate its applications in various branches of physics.
 Students will develop an ability to understand and assimilate higher level topics by themselves.
 This course should give the student confidence to undertake higher level education or job
assignments in various institutes in India or in abroad.
Course Outcome: Students will be able to
1. Recall the bra-ket vector notation and explain the meaning of complete orthonormal set of
basisvectors, representation of states and operators as matrices, similarity transformation and
diagonalization.
2. Apply series solution method to solve second order ordinary homogeneous differential equation with
variable coefficients.
3. Explain the origin of Legendre polynomial, Bessel functions and Hermite polynomial and use their
properties in relevant problems.
4. Analyze different coordinate systems and perform line integral, surface integral and volume integrals.
5. Evaluate separation of variable technique to solve Laplace equation in different coordinate systems.
6. Demonstrate contour integrals in relevant problems in Physics.
7. Comprehend the underlying concept of Green’s function method.
8. Explain basic, preliminary concepts related to group of elements.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,9,18
2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
9. Having problem solving ability-solving social issues and engineering problems
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills
Module:1 Linear Vector Space and Matrix 9 hours
Linear Vector Space, Linear independence, Dimension of Vector Space, Basis vectors, Matrix
representation of vectors (bra and ket notation), Inner product, Orthonormal basis, Linear vector
operators and their matrix representation. Special matrices, Similarity transformation, Eigenvalue
problem, Diagonalization of a matrix, Eigen vectors of commutating matrices, Cayley-Hamilton theorem,
conditions of diagonalizability, Functions of a diagonalizable matrix, Evaluation of functions using Cayley-
Hamilton theorem.

Module:2 Ordinary Differential Equation 3 hours

Definitions: Linearity, Order, Homogeneous and Inhomogeneous; Linear independence of functions,
Wronskian. Series Solution of second order ordinary DE, Method of Frobenius.

Module:3 Special Functions 6 hours

By solving the respective differential equations, introduction of Bessel functions, Legendre, Leguerre and
Hermite polynomials and their properties.

Module:4 Vector Calculus 5 hours

Line, surface and volume integrals, Cylindrical and Spherical Polar coordinate system. Laplacian operator

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in speherical and cylindrical coordinate system, Line, volume and surface integrals in spherical and
cylindrical coordinate systems.

Module:5 Partial Differential Equation 4 hours

Method of separation of variables for wave equations in Cartesian and curvilinear coordinates,
applications in electrostatics, Laplace and Poisson equations: heat conduction, diffusion.

Module:6 Complex Variables 9 hours

Functions, Differentiation, Cauchy-Riemann conditions, Analytic and harmonic functions, Contour
integrals, Cauchy-Goursat theorem Cauchy integral formula; Series: Taylor Series, Laurent's
theorem,Singularities, Residue theorem, applications of residue theorem, Conformal mapping and
application.

Module:7 Green's Function and its applications in Physics 5 hours

Nonhomogeneous boundary value problems, Fourier transform method of constructing the Green's
function, Green's function for Poisson's Equation, Quantum mechanical scattering problem.

Module:8 Introduction to Group Theory and Contemporary 4 hours

issues
Groups, cyclic groups, subgroups, cosets, permutation group, multiplication table, conjugate element and
class structure, factor groups and invariant subgroups, isomorphism and homomorphism. Contemporary
issues.

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Tutorial 15 hours
Example problems from each module will be worked out by the student with help of the
teacher which will also help them to prepare for CSIR and GATE examinations.
Students' doubts will be addressed.
Problem set is to be given as home work in each tutorial.
Text Book(s)
1. G. B. Arfken, H. J. Weber and F. E. Harris, Mathematical Methods for Physicists, 2012, Seventh
Edition, Elsevier Academic Press, UK and USA.

2. M. L. Boas, Mathematical Methods in Physical Sciences, 2006, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, USA.

Reference Books
1. A.W. Joshi, Matrices and Tensors in Physics, Paperback, 2017, 4th Edition, New Age International
Publisher, India.
J. W. Brown and R. V. Churchill, Complex Variables and Applications, 2009, Eighth Edition, McGraw-
2. Hill, USA (This is a core book on complex variables).
Michael Tinkham, Group Theory and Quantum Mechanics, 2003, Dover Publications, New York, USA.
(This is a classic book on group theoty).
3.
Mode of Evaluation:

Digital Assignments, Quiz, Continuous Assessment Test, Final Assessment Test

Recommended by Board of Studies 06-03-2016

Approved by Academic Council No. 40 Date 18-03-2016

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Course Code Classical Mechanics L T P J C
PHY5002 3 2 0 0 4
Pre-requisite Students must have learnt Newtonian Mechanics at UG level Syllabus version
v. 1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To learn the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms of simple classical systems
2. To learn the methods of solving central force problems and rigid body dynamics

Expected Course Outcome: Students will be able to

1. Comprehend basic formalism of Lagrangian dynamics
2. Recall basic formalism of Hamiltonian dynamics
3. Solve Kepler’s problem by applyingLagrangian formalism
4. Learn rigid body dynamics using Lagrangian approach
5. Apply Lagrangian formalism for solving Kepler’s problem
6. Analyze conservation laws in the Hamiltonian dynamics
7. Explain the foundations of relativistic physics
8. Apply Lagrangian and Hamiltonian for solving simple classical dynamics problems

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2, 9, 18

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module:1 Basics of Lagrangian 6 hours

Generalized coordinates -principle of virtual work - D’Alembert’s principle - Lagrangian formulation and
simple applications - Variational principle and Lagrange equation

Module:2 Hamilton’s principle 6 hours

Hamilton’s principle - Lagrange equation from Hamilton’s principle; Symmetry and conservation laws:
conservation of linear momentum, energy and angular momentum.

Module:3 Central Force Problem 7 hours

Reduction of two body problem in central force - Equations of motion - effective potential energy - nature
of orbits - Virial theorem - Kepler’s problem; Scattering in a central force field - centre of mass and
laboratory frame.

Module:4 Rigid Body System 4 hours

Elements of rigid-body dynamics – Euler angles – symmetric top and applications

Module:5 Oscillating System 6 hours

Small oscillations – normal mode analysis – normal modes of a linear tri-atomic molecule – forced
oscillations – effect of dissipative forces on free and forced oscillations

Module:6 Hamiltonian Formulation 7 hours

Legendre transformation – Hamiltonian equations of motion – cyclic coordinates – phase space and
Liouville's theorem; Symmetries and conservation laws in Hamiltonian picture, canonical transformations
- Poisson brackets- Hamilton-Jacobi theory - action-angle variables.

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Module:7 Special Theory of Relativity 7 hours
Internal frames – principle and postulate of relativity – Lorentz transformations – length contraction, time
dilation and the Doppler effect – velocity addition formula – four-vector notation – energy-momentum –
four-vector for a particle – relativistic invariance of physical laws.

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

Lecture by Industry Experts

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Tutorial Tutorial topics 15 hours

GATE, CSIR problems related to the subject will be solved in the tutorial sessions.
Assignment problems/ problem sets will be discussed during the tutorial sessions
Text Book(s)
1. Classical Mechanics by H. Goldstein, C. Poole and J. Safko, 3rd edition, Pearson Education,
Delhi, 2002.
2. Classical Mechanics: Systems of particles and Hamiltonian Dynamics by W. Greiner, Springer
(India), New Delhi, 2004.
Reference Books
1. Mechanics by Landau and Lifshitz, 2nd edition, Pergamon Press, New York, 1976
2. Introduction to Special Relativity by R Resnick, Wiley student Edition, New Delhi, 2010

3. Classical Mechanics by N.C.Rana and P.S.Joag, 1st edition, Mcgraw Hill Education, New
Delhi, 2001

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Seminar

Recommended by Board of Studies 11.08.2017

Approved by Academic Council No. 46 Date 24.08.2017

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 Course code Course title L T P J C
PHY5003 General Physics Lab-I 0 0 4 0 2
Pre-requisite None Syllabus version
v. 1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To make the students to understand experimental physics
2. To apply the theoretical knowledge for developing new devices
Expected Course Outcome: Students will be able to
1. Comprehend the concepts through simple experiments.
2. Design and develop the instruments for advanced studies.
3. Evaluate theoretical calculations using experimental observations.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,7
2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
7. Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data into abstract concepts and to understand
database reasoning)

Module:1 Four Probe Method 6 hours

Band gap determination of a semiconductor: Temperature dependent resistivity by four probe method

Module:2 Dielectric Measurement 6 hours

Determination of Curie's temperature of the given ferroelectric material

Module:3 Quincke’s method 4 hours

Magnetic susceptibility using Quincke's method

Module:4 Electron Diffraction 4 hours

Determination of interplaner spacing of graphite-Electron diffraction

Module:5 Mayer’s Oscillation 2 hours

Coefficient of Viscosity of liquid: Mayer's oscillation

Module:6 Diffraction Grating 6 hours

Determination of wavelength of mercury lamp spectral lines using plane diffraction grating

List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative)

1. Hall Effect 8 hours
2. Photovoltaics 6 hours
Total Laboratory Hours 42 hours
Mode of evaluation: Lab performance, Viva-voce and FAT
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Approved by Academic Council No. 46 Date 24-08-2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C
PHY5004 Electromagnetic Theory 4 0 0 0 4
Pre-requisite None Syllabus version
v. 1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To understand how materials are affected by electric and magnetic fields.
2. To understand the relation between the fields under time varying situations and also the Maxwell
equations.
3. To understand principles of propagation of uniform plane waves.

Expected Course Outcome: Students will be able to

1. Apply the knowledge of vector calculus and different coordinate systems to problems of
electromagnetic theory.
2. Recall the concepts of electrostatics for different charge distribution systems.
3. Comprehend the basics of magnetostatics and their applications to understand the concepts of
magnetism in magnetic materials.
4. Demonstrate the knowledge of electricity and magnetism to derive Maxwell’s equations and be able
to apply them to real electromagnetic systems.
5. Derive the electromagnetic wave equations from Maxwell’s equations and calculate the energy
carried by electromagnetic waves.
6. Analyze the propagation of electromagnetic waves and the phenomena of reflection, refraction,
transmission of these waves in different mediums.
7. Realise the concepts of waveguides/transmission lines and modes of electromagnetic waves.
8. Develop understanding of dynamics of charges in electromagnetic fields and generation of
electromagnetic radiations from moving charge systems such as dipole.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,9,18

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module:1 Electrostatics 10 hours

Electric field–divergence and curl –electric potential –conductors–Laplace and Poisson equation–
uniqueness theorem – separation of variables: Cartesian, spherical and Polar coordinate systems–field of
an electric dipole –polarization

Module:2 Electrostatic fields in Matter 6 hours

Gauss’s law in dielectrics- Applications of Gauss Law –linear dielectrics – energy density – boundary value
problems.

Module:3 Magnetostatics 9 hours

Lorentz force–magnetic induction–electric current–equation of continuity –Biot-Savart law – magnetic
potential –magnetization –Ampere’s law in magnetized material.

Module:4 Magnetostatics fields in Matter 7 hours

Faraday’s law – Magnetic field due to solenoid and toroid–energy density – Properties of different

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magnetic materials-linear and nonlinear media

Module:5 Electrodynamics 7 hours

Maxwell’s equations–boundary conditions–scalar and vector potentials–gauge invariance–Lorentz
transformation- electromagnetic energy – Poynting’s theorem.

Module:6 EM Wave Equation 8 hours

Electromagnetic wave equation in free space – solution of 3D wave equation –propagation of EM waves
in non – conducting media – waves in conducting media

Module:7 Wave Guides 10 hours

Reflection and refraction at the boundary of non-conducting media –Fresnel’s coefficients – Brewster’s
angle and critical angle – reflection from a conducting plane. Transmission lines and wave guides;
Dynamics of charged particles in static and uniform electromagnetic fields; Radiation from moving
charges, dipoles and retarded potentials.

Module:8 Contemporary Issues 3 hours

Industry Expert Lecture
Total Lecture hours: 60 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Introduction to Electrodynamics, D. J. Griffith, 4th edition, Addison-Wesley Professional, Boston,
2012.
2. Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory, J.R. Reitz., F.J. Milford and R. W. Christy, 2010, 4th
edition, Pearson.
Reference Books
1. Classical Electrodynamics, J.D. Jackson, 3rd edition, Wiley-India, Delhi, 2011

2. Classical Electrodynamics, W. Greiner, 3rd edition, Springer, New York, 2010

Mode of Evaluation: Assignments / Quiz(es) / CAT-I /CAT-II/ FAT

Recommended by Board of Studies 11-08-2017

Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 15-10-2017

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Course code Course title L T P J C
PHY5005 Quantum Mechanics 4 0 0 0 4
Pre-requisite None Syllabus version
1.1
Course Objectives:
1. Show an understanding of quantum mechanics in three dimensions;
2. Describe the structure of the hydrogen atom and show an understanding of quantisation of angular
momentum
3. Apply techniques such as ladder operators for selected problems in quantum mechanics;
4. Use the tools, methodologies, language and conventions of physics to test and communicate ideas and
explanations

Expected Course Outcome: Students will be able to

1. Comprehend the basic concepts in quantum Mechanics of real world.
2. Recall the physical operations
3. Analyze the language of quantum mechanics in 1-dimensional and 3-dimensional problems
4. Apply the concept of angular momentum
5. Solve the effect of perturbations to the energy values to hydrogen-like problems
6. Explain the interactions between the system under consideration and external forces
7. Apply the concept of relativity in quantum Mechanics, Understand the complete picture of existence of
matter and antimatter
8. Demonstrate contemporary issues and application
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,7,9,13,18
2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues.
7. Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data in to abstract concepts and to understand
database reasoning)
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
13. Having cross cultural competency exhibited by working in teams
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module:1 Basics formalism 10 hours

Physical interpretation of Uncertainty principles, Schrödinger’s wave equation – physical interpretation
and conditions on wave function – Eigenvalues and Eigen functions – Continuity equation and probability
current density-Expectation values and Ehrenfest’s theorem, Quantum Confinement Problems (1D,
extension to 3D)

Module:2 Operator formalism 6 hours

Linear operators-Hermitian operators and their properties – Commutation relations - Uncertainty relation
– Dirac representations - Bra and Ket vectors - Hilbert space – Schrödinger, Heisenberg and interaction
pictures.

Module:3 Quantum mechanical problems 8 hours

Harmonic oscillator – Operator method – Schrödinger equation for spherically symmetric potentials –
Angular momentum operator – Condition on solutions and eigenvalues – spherical harmonics – Rigid
rotor – Radial equation of Central potential – Hydrogen atom – Degenerate states.

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Module:4 Angular Momentum Theory 10 hours
Angular momentum-Commutation relations- Eigenvalues of angular momentum J – Matrix representation
of J – Addition of angular momentum – Clebsh-Gordan coefficients – Identical particles with spin – Pauli
exclusion principle.

Module:5 Perturbation Theory 8 hours

First order perturbation theory for non-degenerate states – Removal of degeneracy – Zeeman effectand
Stark effect, Stern- Gerlach Experiment– Variation method – WKB approximation.
Module:6 Scattering Theory 8 hours
Theory of scattering- Scattering cross section- Optical theorem- Scattering by attractive square well
potential- Scattering amplitude-Born approximation.
Module:7 Relativistic Quantum Mechanics 8 hours
Klein-Gordon equation for a free particle and in an electromagnetic field – Charge and current densities –
Plane wave solution – Negative energy states.

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

Dealing with the latest developments related to the course topic and delivered by an industry
expert (or academician).

Total Lecture hours: 60 hours

Text Book(s)
1. D.J. Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 2014, 2 nd Edition, Pearson Education.
2. EugenMerzbacher, Quantum Mechanics, 2011, 3rd Edition, Wiley Publication
Reference Books
1. L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz, Quantum Mechanics (Non-relativistic Theory), 2011, 3rd edition,
Elsevier.
2. R. Shankar, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, 2014 , Springer Publishing.
3. Hecht, K.T. , Quantum Mechanics, Series : Graduate Texts in Contemporary Physics, 2012,
Springer publishing.
4. Richard L. Liboff , Introductory Quantum Mechanics, 2011, 4th Edition, Addison Wesley.
5. J. J. Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics, 2017 Edition, Cambridge University Press.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT

Recommended by Board of Studies 04-06-2019

Approved by Academic Council No: 55 Date 13-06-2019

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Course code Course title L T P J C
PHY5006 Statistical Mechanics 3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite Introduction to thermodynamics, Undergraduate level basics of Syllabus version
classical mechanics and quantum mechanics
v. 1.0
Course Objectives:
To understand the concepts of statistical mechanics and its applications

Expected Course Outcome: Students will be able to

1. Analyze the concepts of microstate and macrostate of a model system
2. Recall the concept of ensembles and their comparison
3. Apply the concept of partition function to obtain macroscopic properties of thermodynamic systems
4. Define and compare the Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics
5.Explain the formation of White Dwarf Stars and the magnetic susceptibility of free electrons by applying
Fermi-Dirac Statistics
6. Learn the Blackbody Radiation and Bose-Einstein condensation by applying Bose-Einstein Statistics

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2, 9, 18

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module:1 Introduction to Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 5 hours

Thermodynamic potentials, Maxwell’s relations, Chemical potential, Entropy and probability, Micro and
macro states, Phase space, Liouville’s theorem

Module:2 Ensembles 6 hours

Microcanonical ensemble, Ideal gas, Gibb’s paradox, Canonical ensemble, Ideal gas in canonical ensemble,
Grand canonical ensemble, Ideal gas in grand canonical ensemble, Comparison of various ensembles

Module:3 Partition function 6 hours

Canonical and grand canonical partition function, Molecular partition function, Translational partition
function, Rotational partition function, Vibrational partition function, Applications

Module:4 Classical and Quantum Statistics 6 hours

Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein & Fermi-Dirac statistics, Equipartition theorem

Module:5 Fermi gas 6 hours

High and low temperature limits, Electrons in metals, Magnetic susceptibility of free electrons

Module:6 Bose gas 7 hours

Black body radiation, Planck’s radiation law, Phonons, Dulong and Petit’s law, Einstein and Debye’s
theories of heat capacities, Bose-Einstein condensation

Module:7 Phase transition & Liquid Helium 7 hours

First and second order phase transitions, Ising model, Superfluidity, Diffusion equation, Introduction to
non-equilibrium processes

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Two fluid model of liquid Helium II, Super fluid phase of 3He, Random walk and Brownian motion
Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours
Talk by Industrial / External Expert
Total Lecture hours: 45 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Statistical Mechanics and properties of Matter by E.S.R. Gopal — Student Edition,
Ellis Horwood, 1974
2. Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics, F. Reif—4th Edition, McGraw
Hill, 1965
3. Elementary Statistical Physics, C. Kittel, Dover Publications, 2004
4. Statistical Mechanics, B. K. Agarwal, Melvin Eisner, 2 nd Edition, New Age
International (P) Ltd., 2007
Reference Books
1. Statistical mechanics–3rd edition by R. K. Pathria, Paul D. Beale (2011)
2. Statistical mechanics (2 ed., John Wiley) by K. Huang.

3. Statistical Physics: Equilibrium and Non-equilibrium Aspects, J. K. Bhattacharjee, Allied Publishers

(2001)

4. Introduction to Statistical Physics, Silvio R. A. Salinas, Springer (2006)

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Seminar

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Course code Course title L T P J C
PHY5007 General Physics Lab-II 0 0 4 0 2
Pre-requisite General Physics Lab- I Syllabus version
v. 1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To make the students to understand experimental physics
2. To apply the theoretical knowledge for developing new devices
Expected Course Outcome: Students will be able to
1. Comprehend the concepts through simple experiments.
2. Design and develop the instruments for advanced studies.
3. Evaluate theoretical calculations using experimental observations.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,7
2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
7. Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data into abstract concepts and to understand
database reasoning)
Module:1 Cornu’s Interferometer 3hours
Cornu’s method- Young’s modulus by elliptical/hyperbolic fringes

Module:2 e/m Measurement 3hours

Determination of e/m by magnetron method / Thomson method

Module:3 Michelson Interferometer 4 hours

Michelson interferometer-wavelength measurement

Module:4 Geiger Muller Counter 4hours

G.M. Counter-Characteristics, Inverse square law & Absorption co-efficient

Module:5 Magnetic Measurements 6 hours

B-H loop – Energy loss of a magnetic material – Anchor ring using B.G.

Module:6 Franck-Hertz experiment 6hours

Franck-Hertz experiment for neon and mercury

List of Experiments
1. Zeeman Effect 8 hours
2. Arc Melting Furnace- Using Arc Melting Furnace Preparing the polycrystalline 8 hours
metal ingots and studying their various properties
Total laboratory hours 42 hours
Mode of evaluation: Lab performance, Viva-voce and FAT
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 Programme Elective

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 L T P J C
Course code: Course title
3 0 0 4 4
PHY 6001 Introduction to Solid State Physics Syllabus Version
Course prerequisites None v.1.0
Course Objectives:
1. To Provide an introduction to some basic concepts in solid state Physics.
2. To understand crystal structure; lattice vibrations, electron interactions, Fermi surface and
models of electron dynamics.
3. To understand electron transport in metals semiconductors and super conductors.
Expected Course Outcomes: Students will be able to
1. Comprehend basic model of electron dynamics in metals
2. Analyze higher and advanced models of electron dynamics in metals
3. Learn basic concepts of crystal structure and lattice arrangements
4. Recall lattice dynamics electron and lattice interactions
5. Explain basic electron mobility in a crystal structure
6. Apply semi classical picture of electrons in a crystal structure and its outcomes
7. Analyze electron dynamics in a semiconductors
8. Demonstrate electron dynamics in superconductors
Student Learning Outcomes: (SLO) 2,7,9
2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
7. Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data in to abstract concepts and to
understand database reasoning)
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems

Module:1 Drude Model of Metals 5 hours

DC & AC Electrical Conductivity, Hall Effect and Magneto resistance, Thermal Conductivity,
Thermal Electric Effect

Module:2 Sommerfeld Theory of Metals 5 hours

Fermi Statistics and Fermi Surface, Electronic Heat Capacity - The Linear T-dependence,
Consequences to the Transport Properties of Metals, Inadequacy of the Free Electron Model

Module:3 Crystalline Solids 5 hours

Some Basic Concepts of Crystal Structure: Basis and Lattice, Bragg Diffraction and Reciprocal
Lattice Vectors, Kinematic Theory of Scattering, Brillouin Zone, Structure Factor, Atomic Form
Factor

Module:4 Lattice Dynamics 9 hours

Classical Theory of the Harmonic Crystal - The Harmonic Approximation, Specific Heat of A
Classical Crystal: The Dulong and Petit Law, Normal Modes of a 1-D, 3D Monatomic Lattice,
Normal Modes of a 1-D Lattice With a Basis, Quantum Theory of the Harmonic Crystal - Normal
Modes and Phonons, High-Temperature Specific Heat, Low-Temperature Specific Heat,
Intermediate Temperature Specific Heat: The Models of Debye and Einstein, Density of Normal
Modes

Module:5 Electrons in a Periodic Potential 5 hours

Bloch’s Theorem, Some Consequential New Concepts, Crystal Momentum, Energy Bands, Mean
Velocity, Fermi Surface, Density of States and van Hove Singularity, Electrons in a Weak Periodic

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 Potential - A Simple Example, Fermi Surface in the Reduced Zone Scheme

Semiclassical Model of Electron 5 hours

Module:6
Dynamics
Description of the Semiclassical Model, Basis for the Equation of Motion, Holes, Semiclassical
Motion in Uniform Electric and Magnetic Field, Effective Mass, Quantization of Electron Orbits in
a Magnetic Field, De Haas-van Alphen Effect
Electrons in Semiconductor 9 hours
Module:7
Crystals and Superconductivity
Energy Band Gap, Intrinsic Carriers, Impurity Conductivity: Donors and Acceptors, P-N Junction,
Occurrence of Superconductivity, Meissner effect, Heat Capacity and Energy Gap, London
Equation, Coherence Length, Flux Quantization in a Superconducting Ring, Type II
Superconductors, Josephson Superconductor Tunnelling, DC Josephson Effect, AC Josephson
Effect, BCS Theory

Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours

Lecture by Industry Experts
Total Lecture Hours: 45
Text Books:
1. C.Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, John Wiley & Sons. 8th Edition 2004.
2. W. Ashcroft, N. David Mermin, Solid State Physics-Neil, Cornell University, Dan Wei., Holt,
Rinehart and Winston. 3rd Edition 2016.
3. J.P. Srivastava, Elements of Solid State Physics, Prentice-Hall of India. 3rd Edition 2011.
Reference Books:
1. A. J. Dekker, Solid State Physics, Prentice Hall of India, 1 st Edition 2008.
2.M. Ali Omar, Elementary solid state Physics, Pearson Education, 3rd 2002.
3. M. A. Wahab, Solid State Physics, Narosa Publishing House. India 3rd Edition 2015.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / FAT/Assignment / Quiz / Project Seminar
Recommended by Board of Studies 11-08-2017
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 Course code Course title L T P J C
PHY 6002 Nuclear and Particle Physics 3 0 0 4 4
Pre-requisite Classical and Quantum Mechanics Syllabus version
v. 01.1
Course Objectives:
1. To know the basic properties of nucleus and visualize the characteristics
2. To Understand the fundamentals of shell model and the necessity of nuclear models
3. To know the standard particle model and nuclear synthesis of elements in stars

Expected Course Outcomes: Students will be able to

1. 1. Explain the basic properties and parameters of nucleus such as stability, size, shape, spin
2. and electric-magnetic moments.
2.Comprehend the nature of nuclear forces.
3. Analyze the nuclear structure through different models.
4. Apply the different nuclear model to calculate the radioactivity decay process.
5. Learn the abundance of H, He, C, O, N and Fe in interstellar.
6. Recall the particle physics phenomena.
7. Demonstrate the mechanism of particle accelerators and detector technologies.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,7,9,18

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues.
7. Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data into abstract concepts and to understand
database reasoning)
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module:1 Basic Nuclear Properties 6 hours

Nuclear size, shape, density, nuclear masses, segre chart, classification of nuclei, separation energy,
binding energy, spin, parity of nuclear states, electric moments, magnetic dipole moment, quadrupole
moment.

Module:2 Nuclear Forces 6 hours

Nuclear stability, nature of nuclear force, meson theory of nuclear force, reaction cross-sections, Q-value
equation.

Module:3 Nuclear Models 7 hours

Single particle shell model – Evidences that led to shell model, its validity and limitations, Parabolic and
square well.

Module:4 Nuclear Radiations 6 hours

Radioactivity-Gamow’s theory, nuclear reaction in stars, Continuous β ray spectrum, Pauli’s Neutrino
hypothesis, detection of neutrino, Nuclear isomerism.

Module:5 Nucleosynthesis in Interstellar 6 hours

Helium burning, nuclear synthesis of elements in stars, Hydrogen chain, carbon chain, emission and
escape of neutrinos from the core of stars, Chandrasekhar limit, evolution of neutron rich matter and
supernova explosion.

Module:6 Introduction to Particle Physics 6 hours

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Fundamental interactions, classification of elementary particles, Quantum numbers of different particles,
Conservation laws, Production of pions and their mass determination, Quark Gluon model.

Module:7 Detectors and Accelerators 6 hours

Interaction of charged particles and electromagnetic radiation with matter. Basic principles of particle
detectors, Geiger-Muller counter, scintillation detectors.
Particle accelerators – LINAC, cyclotron, synchrotron, Pelletron.

Module:8 Selected Topics in Nuclear and Particle Physics 2 hours

Talk by Industrial / External Expert

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. S.B.Patel, Nuclear Physics, An Introduction, 2nd New edition edition, 2011, Anshan Ltd.

2. Kennath S Krane, Introductory Nuclear Physics, 2008, 1st edition, wiley publications.

3. David Griffths, Introduction to particle physics, 2008, 2 nd Revised edition ,Willey VCH, N. Delhi

4. B.R. Martin and G. Shaw, Particle Physics, 3rd edition, 2008, John Wiley & Sons, Manchester Physics

Reference Books
1. Harwit, M. Astrophysical Concepts, 2006,4th edition, Springer.
2. Irving Kaplan, Nuclear Physics, 2002, Narosa Publications, New Delhi.
3. W.R.Leo, Techniques for Nuclear and particle Physics Experiments, 2009, 2nedition, Springer India
pvt ltd.
4. Hans Ohanian ,Gravitation and space time, 2013, 3rd Edition, , Cambridge University Press
5. Donald A Perkins, Particle Astro Physics (Oxford Master Series in Physics), 2008, 2ndedition, OUP
Oxford. Oxford
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Digital Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project

J Component Projects
1. Corrections to Binding energy
2. Finding out unknown nuclide mass
3. Mesons in cosmic rays- an analysis
4. Possibility for cold fusion- an attempt
5. Parity violation
Total Non-Contact Hours 60 hours
Mode of evaluation: Seminar
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 Course Code: Course title L T P J C
PHY6003 Atomic and Molecular Physics 3 0 0 4 4
Pre-requisite None Syllabus version
v1.0
Course Objectives:
1.To gain knowledge about the basic concepts and methodology in atomic and molecular physics.
2. To understand in detail the structure of atoms and molecules by studying
various spectroscopic methods.
3. To study the spectroscopic techniques for analyzing different atomic and molecular spectra.

Expected Course Outcomes: Students will be able to

1. Analyze different atomic structure and will be able to understand fine- structure and hyperfine-
structure spectra.
2. Recall different coupling schemes and their interactions with magnetic and electric fields.
3. Explain rotational and IR spectroscopy and apply the techniques of microwave and infrared
spectroscopy to analyze the structure of atoms and molecules.
4. Apply the principle of Raman spectroscopy and its applications in various disciplines of science &
technology.
5. Explain different magnetic and electron spin resonance spectroscopic techniques and its applications.
6. Demonstrate the contemporary issues on atomic and molecular physics.
7. Evaluate problems related to different atomic& molecular systems by carrying out the project work.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,7, 9,18

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
7. Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data in to abstract concepts and to understand
database reasoning)
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module:1 Atomic Spectroscopy 5 hours

Atomic Spectroscopy: Quantum states of electrons in atoms- Spectroscopic terms and selection rules-
spin orbit interaction- fine structure –Landau g factor –Equivalent and nonequivalent electrons.

Module:2 Different coupling schemes 5 hours

Zeemen effect and Paschen Back effecting oneelectron system-LS and JJ coupling schemes- Hunds rule-
Derivation of interaction energy-Examples of LS and JJ coupling- L landeintervel rule- Stark effect
hyperfine structure- width of spectral lines.

Module:3 Molecular spectroscopy 6 hours

Molecular spectroscopy : Introduction to rotation of molecules – rotational spectra of diatomic molecules
–rigid and non rigid rotator – frequency of spectral line – effect of isotopic substitution – rotational
spectra of polyatomic molecules – linear, symmetric and asymmetric top molecules – problems

Module:4 IR spectroscopy 6 hours

Introduction to IR – vibrating diatomic molecules (harmonic and anharmonic) – diatomic vibrating rotator
(rigid and non rigid) – linear and symmetric topmolecules – modes of vibrations of atomic in polyatomic
molecules – problems

Module:5 Raman Spectroscopy 6 hours

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 Raman Effect – Quantum and Classical theory of Raman Effect – Probability of energy transition –
vibration and rotational Raman spectra – problems

Module:6 Electronic Spectroscopy 6 hours

Electronic spectra of diatomic molecules – intensity of spectral lines – Franck – Condon principle –
dissociation energy and dissociation products –rotation fine structure of electronic vibration transitions
– the Fortrat diagrams – predissociation –problems.

Module:7 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 9 hours

Introduction to NMR – Quantum mechanical description of NMR - spin-spin and spin – lattice
relaxation – coupling constant – chemical shift – causes of chemical shift – origin of ESR and
resonance condition – Quantum mechanical theory of ESR – problems.Principle, Experimental technique
and applications of Microwave, FTIR, Raman, UV, ESR and NMR spectroscopy.

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

Talk by Industrial / External Expert

Total Lecture hours:45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy by Colin N. Banwell and Elaine M. McCash –
McGraw Hill Education, 4th Edition (1994)
2. Elements of Spectroscopy by S.L. Gupta, V. Kumar and R.C. Sharma – PragatiPrakashan, 27th Edition
(2015)
3. Spectroscopy by Sham K. Anand and Gurdeep R. Chatwal – Himalaya publishing House, 5th Edition
(2013)
Reference Books
1. Spectrometric identification of organic compounds by Robert M. Silverstein, Francis X.
Webster and David J. Kiemle – Johnwiley& Sons Inc., 7th Edition (2005)
2. Molecular Spectroscopy by Jack D. Graybeal – McGraw Hill Inc., 2nd Edition (1993)
3. Organic Spectroscopy (English language book society student editions) by William Kemp – Palgrave
Macmillan, 3rd Edition (1991)

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

J Component Projects (Indicative)
1. Spectroscopic terms and selection rules
2. Zeemen effect and Paschen Back effecting
3. Analysis of Microwave spectrum
4. Analysis of FTIR spectrum
5. Analysis of UV spectrum
6. Analysis of Raman spectrum
7. Analysis of ESR spectrum
8. Analysis of NMR spectrum

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 Course Code: Course title L T P J C
PHY6004 Basic Electronics 3 0 0 4 4
Pre-requisite None Syllabus version
v. 1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To impart the knowledge of Circuit Analysis
2. To understand the construction and working function of semiconductor devices
3. To apply their knowledge to build new devices

Expected Course Outcomes: Students will be able to

1. Analyze the circuit and appreciate the basic physics behind the advanced devices
2. Comprehend the structure and working of different transistors
3. Apply the knowledge of transistor to predict the characteristics of op-amps
4. Design the filters by the knowledge of op-amps
5. Evaluate the Op amp predictions by constructing different oscillators
6. Design composite digital devices for various applications
7. Demonstrate the design and working of Microprocessors

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,7,9,18

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues.
7. Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data into abstract concepts and to
understand database reasoning)
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module:1 Circuit Theorems and Special Diodes 7hours

Kirchoff’s laws for current and voltage – Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, superposition and
reciprocity theorems with examples – p-n junction diodes – Zener diode – tunnel diode – Schottky
barrier diode – varactor diode-photodiode – solar cell – photodiodes and transistors – light emitting
diode – semiconductor laser – UJT – opto-couplers.

Module:2 Special semiconductor devices 6 hours

JFET- Structure and working – I -V Characteristics under different conditions – biasing circuits – CS
amplifier design – ac analysis – MOSFET: Depletion and Enhancement type MOSFFT – UJT
characteristics – relaxation oscillator – SCR characteristics – application in power control DIAC,
TRIAC.

Module:3 Basics of operational amplifier 6 hours

Operational amplifier characteristics – inverting and noninverting amplifier – instrumentation
amplifier – voltage follower –integrating and differential circuits – log & antilog amplifiers –
op amp as comparator – Voltage to current and current to voltage conversions

Module:4 Filter Circuits 4 hours

active filters: low pass, high pass, band pass & band rejection filters-Solving simultaneous and
differential equations.

Module:5 Oscillators 5hours

Oscillator principle – oscillator types – frequency stability, RC oscillators – phase shift oscillator –
Wein bridge oscillator – LC tunable oscillators – limitations – multivibrators – monostable and

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astable – 555 IC timer – sine wave and triangular wave generation – crystal oscillators and their
applications.

Module:6 Digital Circuits Logic gates 6 hours

De Morgan’s law, binary adder, comparators, decoders, multiplexers. Flip-flops: RS flip-flop, JK
flipflop, JK master-slave flip-flops, T flip-flop, D flip-flop. Shift registers – synchronous and
asynchronous counters – registers – A/D and D/A conversion.
Module:7 Microprocessors 8 hours
Introduction to microprocessors, Organization and Architecture of Intel 8086. Signal diagram,
explanation of various functional modules of 8086.Flag Register and explanation of various flags with
suitable examples, Interrupts, Stack. Instruction set: Instruction formats, addressing modes, and
instruction groups of 8086, Data transfer, Arithmetic, logical, branch, I/O and machine control group.
Interfacing and programming examples: Interfacing stepper motor, traffic lights to 8086. Assembly
Language Programs for sorting data, arranging data in Ascending or Descending, BCD addition.

Module:8 Contemporary issues: 3 hours

Applications of Op. Amp in recent times – Expert Talk

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. R. L. Boylsted and L. Nashelsky, Electronic Device and Circuits, 2015, 11 th edition, Pearson
Education India.
2. Albert Malvino, David J Bates, Electronics Principles, 2017,7th edition, Tata McGraw-Hill,
New Delhi
3. Barry b. Brey, The Intel Microprocessors, 8th edition, 2012, Pearson Education India.

Reference Books
1. J. Milman and C.C. Halkias, Electronic Devices and Circuits, 4the edition, 2015, McGraw-Hill,
New Delhi.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz /Project/ FAT

J Component Projects (Indicative)

1. Characteristics of Various diodes and transistors
2. Applications of MOSFET, SCR
3. Constructions and analysis of differential and integrator circuits using OP AMP
4. Solving simultaneous equations using OP AMP
5. Generation of wave patterns
6. Study of the attenuation characteristics of Phase shift and Wein bridge networks
7. Design of Asynchronous and synchronous counters
Total Laboratory Hours 60 Non Contact
hours
Mode of evaluation:Seminar
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 Course Code Course title L T P J C
PHY6005 Advanced Solid State Theory 3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite Introduction to Solid State Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Syllabus version
Mathematical Physics, Statistical Mechanics
v.1.0
Course Objectives:
1. The course is to give a broad phenomenological overview and background to cutting-edge topics of
modern condensed matter physics.
2. Students will learn the advanced topics in solid state theory to apply in materials science research.
3. The goal is to address many-body effects in solid state systems.

Expected Course Outcomes: Students will be able to

1. Understand the electronic states govern the material properties microscopically.
2. Learn the free-electron metallic states as the simplest itinerant electron system.
3. Comprehend the electron states of solid crystals become Bloch states.
4. Apply many-body effects among electrons reduce the Coulomb-repulsion energy.
5. Understand the basics of first-principles electron theory to describe electronic states non-empirically.
6. Demonstrate the above mentioned ideas from industrial perspective.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,7,9,18

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues.
7. Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data into abstract concepts and to understand
database reasoning)
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module:1 Beyond one-electron approximation 8 hours

Introduction to many-electron problem, Hartree equations, Hatree-Fock equations: Ground state
energies, ionization energies and transition energies, Density functional theory and Kohn-Sham equations

Module:2 Band theory of crystals 8 hours

Basic assumptions, Tight-binding method (LCAO): description of simple lattices, illustrative applications of
tight-binding scheme, Orthogonal plane wave method (OPW), Pseudopotential method, Augmented
plane wave method (APW)

Module:3 Elementary excitations 10 hours

Interacting electron gas (Plasmons), Electron-hole interaction in insulators and semiconductors (Excitons):
ground state of the insulator in Bloch and Wannier representation, exciton representation,
Wannierexcitons, Frenkelexcitons, Ion-ion interactions (Phonons): classical equations of motion, Normal
coordinates, specific heat, phonon dispersion relations, phonon density of states, Spin-spin interaction
(magnons)

Module:4 Electron-Phonon interaction: Transport 4 hours

phenomena
Interaction of electrons with acoustics phonons, Electron-phonon interaction in polar solids (polarons),
Boltzmann transport equation: relaxation time approximation and variational method, transport
equations, Transport in Metals and Semiconductors

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Module:5 Electron-Photon interaction: Optical properties 4 hours
Complex dielectric constant, Drude theory for optical properties of free carriers in metals, Direct and
Indirect transitions in semiconductors, Two-photon absorption, Exciton absorption

Module:6 Phonon-Phonon interaction: Thermal Properties 4 hours

Introduction, frequency shift and lifetime of phonons, Anharmonic contributions to the Free energy,
Thermal conductivity of the lattice

Module:7 Localized states and Disorder 4 hours

Point imperfections: crystal field theory, defect statistics, disorder equilibria, Optical transitions at
imperfections, Bound excitons, Kondo effect

Module:8 Diffraction techniques in Industry 3 hours

Industrial perspective of X-ray and electron diffraction

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Introduction to Solid State Theory, Otfried Madelung, Springer (2008).
2. Solid State Physics, Giuseppe Grosso and Giuseppe Pastori Parravicini, Elsevier (2012)
3. Quantum Theory of Solids, Charles Kittel, Wiley (1987)
4. Solid State Theory, Walter A. Harrison, Dover Publications (2012).
Reference Books
1. Advanced Solid State Theory, Thomas Pruschke, Morgan and Claypool (2014).
2. Advanced Solid State Physics, Philip Phillips, Cambridge University Press (2012).
3. Solid State Physics: Introduction to the Theory, James Patterson and Bernard Bailey, Springer (2010).
4. Many-Body Quantum Theory in Condensed Matter, Henrik Bruus and Karsten Flensberg, Oxford
University Press (2005)
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Seminar
Recommended by Board of Studies 05-03-2016
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Course code Course title L T P J C
PHY 6006 Nanomaterials and its Applications 3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite None Syllabus version
v. 1.0
Course Objectives:
To enable the students to understand the concepts of nanomaterials and improve their knowledge in
synthesis methods and characterization for further advanced research studies.

Expected Course Outcomes: Students will be able to

1. Describe the basic science behind the properties of materials at the nanometer scale, and the
principles behind advanced experimental and computational techniques for studying
nanomaterials
2. Explain different types of nanomaterials including carbon and metal based materials
3. Synthesize nanomaterials both from top-down and bottom-up routes and how to develop an
engineering related devices
4. Identify and compare state-of-the-art nanofabrication methods and perform a critical analysis of
the research literature.
5. Evaluate state-of-the-art characterization methods for nanomaterials, and determine
nanomaterial safety and handling methods required during characterization.
6. Apply interdisciplinary systems of engineering approaches to the field of bio and nanotechnology
systems.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,9,18

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module:1 Introduction to Nanomaterials 4 hours

Overview of Nanotechnology, Quantum effect, Nanotechnology in nature. Properties: Physical (Optical,
mechanical, dielelectric, photocatalytic, magnetic properties), Chemical and biological properties of
nanomaterials, Effects on structure, ionization potential, melting point, and heat capacity, Electronic
structure at nanoscale, Magnetism at Nanoscale

Module:2 Types of Nanomaterials 4 hours

Carbon based materials (nanotubes and fullerene), metal based materials (quantum dots, nanogold,
metal oxide), Nanocomposites, nanoporous materials and Dendrimers

Module:3 Nanomaterials Synthesis 6 hours

Physical approaches:- CVD, PVD, Molecular beam epitaxy, Vapor (solution) liquid-solid growth
(VLS or SLS), mechanical milling, Inert gas condensation technique, spray pyrolysis, lithography technique.

Module:4 Chemical Approaches 5 hours

Self-assembly, self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films, organic block
copolymers, emulsion polymerization, template based synthesis, and confined nucleation and/or growth.

Module:5 Biomimetric Approaches 7 hours

Polymer matrix isolation, and surface-templated nucleation and/or crystallization. Electrochemical
Approaches: Anodic oxidation of alumina films, porous silicon, and pulsed electrochemical deposition

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Module:6 Characterization Techniques 7 hours
(Structural, Morphological and Thermal studies): X-ray diffraction (XRD): (Powder and single
crystal diffraction), Thermal analysis (DTA-TGA), Spectroscopic studies(FTIR and NMR), Microscopic
studies(SEM,TEM and AFM)

Module:7 Nanomaterials Applications 10 hours

Characterization Techniques: (Electrical, Magnetic and Optical studies):- Electrical studies (Dielectric
studies and Four probe method), Magnetic studies (VSM and SQUID) and Mechanical studies (Nano
indentation), UV-vis spectroscopy (liquid and solid state)
Nanomaterials Applications: Energy storage and generation, Molecular Electronics and Nanoelectronics,,
Nanosensors, Catalysts, Biological Applications, Carbon Nanotube, Nanophotonics, Green
nanotechnology.

Module:8 Talk by Industrial / External Expert 2 hours

Guest lecture by industry experts

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
Text Books:
1. Charles P. Poole and Frank J. Owens, “Introduction to Nanotechnology”, John Wiley and Sons, New
Delhi, 2003
2. Cao Guozhong, “Nanostructures and nanomaterials: Synthesis, properties and applications”, Imperial
college press, 2007
3. Carl.C.Koch, “Nanostructured materials, processing, properties and applications, NFL publications,
2007
4. C.N.R.Rao, P.J.Thomas and U.KulkarniNanomaterials: Synthesis, properties and applications, Springer
Verlag ( 2007)
5. Guozhong Cao, Ying Wang, Nanostructures and Nanomaterials, 2nd Edison, Imperial College Press in
2004,USA
Zhen Guo, Li Tan, Fundamentals and Applications of Nanomaterials, Artech house, 2009
Reference Books
1. T. Pradeep, Nano: The Essentials Understanding Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, New Delhi, 2007,
reprinted, McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi 2010
2. R.Vajtai, Handbook of nanomaterials, Springer publications,Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2013
3. Dieter Vollath,Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Synthesis, Properties and Applications, Wiley, 2nd
Edition,2013
4. B.Bhusha, D.Luo, S.R.Schricker, W. Sigmund, S. Zauscher, Handbook of Nanomaterials Properties,
Springer publications, 2014
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Seminar

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Approved by Academic Council No. 40 Date 18-03-2016

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 Course code: Course title L T P J C
PHY6007 Optoelectronics 3 0 2 0 4
Pre-requisite Basic Solid State Physics Syllabus version
v. 1.0
Course Objectives:
1. Upon learning this subject, the students will have been exposed to the fundamental principles behind
the operation of various light sources as well as detectors.
2. They would have also learned about how light is modulated and subsequently launched into an optical
fiber.
3. The students would have come to know about the problems currently faced with fiber optic
communications system and their mitigations.
4. They would have also learned about the important phenomena that arise in nonlinear optical regime.
Expected Course Outcomes: Students will be able to
1. Explain the working mechanism of various types of LEDs
2. Comprehend the basics of coherent light source (LD)
3. Recall the working principles of various types of photo detectors
4. Design the various types of modulators
5. Apply the knowledge of various types of sources and detectors for designing a typical optical fiber
communication system.
6. Analyze the various types of fiber sensors
7. Learn the fundamentals of nonlinear optics and then to introduce the basics of solitons
8. Apply the linear and nonlinear optics for designing a soliton based fiber optic communication
system
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,9,13,18
2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
13. Having cross cultural competency exhibited by working in teams
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module:1 Incoherent Source 4 hours

Semiconductor – basics - direct and indirect bandgap semiconductors – light emitting diode (LED) -
internal and external quantum efficiency – LED characteristics – types of LEDs (Self-study) – problems.

Module:2 Coherent Source 4 hours

Lasers – basics –laser diode (LD) – internal and external quantum efficiency – laser modes (Self- study) –
problems.

Module:3 Detectors 8 hours

Photodiode – quantum efficiency – responsivity – long-wavelength cut-off – p-i-n photodiode – avalanche
photodiode (APD) – heterojunction photodiodes – separate absorption and multiplication (SAM) APD –
superlattice APD (Self-study) – phototransistors (Self-study) – problems.

Module:4 Modulators 8 hours

Introduction – optical polarization – birefringence – retardation plates (Self-study) – electro-optic
modulator (EOM) - Pockels effect - Kerr effect – longitudinal and transverse EOMs - acousto-optic
modulator (AOM) – Raman -Nath modulator – Bragg modulator – magneto optic modulator (MOM) (Self-
study) – problems.

Module:5 Fiber Optic Communication Systems 5 hours

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Optical fibers – basics – digital systems and analog systems – system architecture: point to point links –
distribution networks – local area networks.

Module:6 Fiber Sensors 6 hours

Fiber optic sensors – intensity modulated sensors – phase modulated sensors – Fiber optic Mach-
Zehnder interferometric sensor–Fiber based plasmonic sensors.

Module:7 Nonlinear Optics and Soliton based Fiber 8 hours

Optic Communications System
Introduction – harmonic generation – relationship between refractive index and light intensity in a
nonlinear regime – second harmonic generation (SHG) – factors influencing SHG- optical parametric
oscillator (Self-study).
Nonlinear effects in optical fibers – Kerr effect – self-phase modulation – modeling pulse
propagation in optical fibers – nonlinear Schrödinger equation (Self-study) – soliton communication
system.

Module:8 Talk by Industrial / External Expert 2 hours

Total Lecture hours:45 hours
Text Book(s)
1. R. P. Khare ,Fiber optics and optoelectronics, 2004, First Edition, Oxford University Press.
2. Jasprit Singh, Optoelectronics- An Introduction to Materials and Devices, 1998, McGraw-
Hill International Edition.
3. S. O. Kasap, Optoelectronics and Photonics-Principles and Practices, 2001, Prentice-Hall,
Inc., New Jersey.
4. G. P. Agrawal, Nonlinear Fiber Optics, 2013, 5th edition, Academic Press.
Reference Books
1. J. Wilson and J.F.B. Hawkes, Optoelectronics – An Introduction, 2003, 3rd Edition, Indian
reprint, Prentice-Hall of India.
2. Djafar K. Mynbaev and Lowell L. Scheiner, Fiber-optic communications technology, 2011,
Addison Wesley Longman(Singapore) Pte Ltd, Indian reprint.
3. Pallab Bhattacharya, Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices, 2004, Prentice-Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd, Second Edition.

4. L. F. Mollenauer and J. P. Gordon, Solitons in Optical Fibers: Fundamentals and Applications,

2006, Academic Press.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

List Experiments
1. Diffraction through a single and double slit 2 hours
2. Determination of refractive index of a solid and liquid 2 hours
3. Measurement of Laser beam parameters 2 hours
4. Construction of Michelson interferometer 2 hours
5. Measurement of fiber coupling loss and bending loss 2 hours
6. Determination of fiber attenuation by cut-back method 2 hours
7. Determination of numerical aperture and mode field diameter 2 hours
8. Characteristics of a Photo-diode and an LDR 2 hours
9. Characteristics of an LED 2 hours
Total Laboratory Hours 18 hours

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Mode of assessment: CAT / FAT
Recommended by Board of Studies 05-03-2016
Approved by Academic Council No. 40 Date 18-03-2016

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 Course code: Course title L T P J C
PHY6008 Lasers and Fiber Optics 3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite Spectroscopy Syllabus version
v. 1.0
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the basic concepts of lasers and their characteristics and to apply these concepts
In real-world environment.
2. To expose the students to the optical fiber communication systems and to explain the importance and
advantages of optical fiber communications, basic problems and possible mitigations.
Expected Course Outcomes: Students will be able to
1. Explain the basic concepts of lasers
2. Learn the various properties of laser light
3. Analyze the various types of laser systems
4. Comprehend the importance of optical resonators in lasers and to study the laser modes
5. Analyze the various physical mechanisms for realizing pulses lasers
6. Recall the basic structure of an optical fiber and the pulse propagation in optical fibers
7. Explain the various types of dispersions in optical fibers and their mitigations by deploying various
types of optical fibers
8. Design various types of laser systems and optical fiber communication systems

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,9,13,18

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
13. Having cross cultural competency exhibited by working in teams
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module:1 Fundamentals of Lasers 5 hours

Interaction of light and matter– Einstein’s theory –two, three and four level systems– building lasers–
threshold condition.

Module:2 Properties of Laser Light 5 hours

Coherence: spatialandtemporal–line width– spectral width –connection to uncertainty principle –
directionality– intensity– laser rate equations (Self-study)

Module:3 Laser Systems 7 hours

Solidstatelasers–Nd:YAG–colourcenterlaser –liquidlaser –dyelaser –gaslasers– He:Nelaser(Self-study)–
CO2laser– excimer laser–semiconductorlaser–quantum well laser –free electron laser(Self-study).

Module:4 Optical Resonators and Modes 7 hours

Need for resonators–types of resonators– Fabry-Perot resonator– resonatormodes– longitudinalmodes–
quality factor – cavity finesse –transversemodes – Gaussian beam (Self-study).

Module:5 PulsedLasers 7 hours

Importance of pulsedlasers –Q-switching – Methods –Electro-optic shutter –Acousto- optic shutter(Self-
study) – Modelocking – Two lasingmodes–N Lasingmodes – Pulse width – Pulse Repetition Time –
Pulse Energy – Mode locking – Active mode locking – Passive mode locking (Self-study).

Module:6 Introduction to Fiber Optics 5 hours

Optical fibers – basic structure – light propagation in a step index fiber – conditions – linear effects –

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attenuation – measuring attenuation – dispersion – inter and intra – fiber modes – V-parameter – mode
field diameter.
Module:7 Mitigations to Linear Effects Novel Fibers 7 hours
Mitigations to attenuation – repeaters – optical amplifier – semiconductor optical amplifier – Erbium
doped fiber amplifier – fiber Raman amplifier – mitigations to dispersion – dispersion shifted fiber – non-
zero dispersion shifted fiber – dispersion flattened fiber – dispersion compensating fiber. Fiber Bragg
grating – Dispersion compensation –Photonic crystal fiber – Photonic Devices

Module:8 Talk by Industrial / External Expert 2 hours

Total Lecture hours:45 hours
Text Book(s)
1. WilliamT.Silfvast , LaserFundamentals, 2009,CambridgeUniversityPress.
2. DjafarK.MynbaevandLowellL.Scheiner, Fiber-opticcommunications technology,
2011,AddisonWesleyLongman(Singapore)PteLtd, Indianreprint.
3. JeffHecht,Understanding Lasers, 2008, 3rdEdition,JohnWiley.
4. AjoyGhatak and K.Thyagarajan, Introduction to Fiber Optics, 2006, Cambridge University
Press.
Reference Books
1. RichardS.Quimby, Photonics andLasers,2006, WileyInterscience.
2. Gerd Keiser, Optical Fiber Communications, 2015, McGraw Hill.
3. F. Graham Smith, Terry A. King and Dan Wilkins, Optics andPhotonics:AnIntroduction,2007, Second
Edition,JohnWiley.
4. OrazioSvelto, Principles ofLasers, 2010,FifthEdition,Springer.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar

Recommended by Board of Studies 05-03-2016

Approved by Academic Council No. 40 Date 18-03-2016

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 Course code Course tile L T P J C
PHY6012 Solid State Magnetism 3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite Introduction to Solid State Physics Syllabus version
v. 1.00
Course Objectives:
1. To know the basic science of magnetism and visualize the applications.
2. To understand the theory of magnetization dynamics and the necessity magnetic anisotropy.
3. To know MCE at the first order & second order phase transitions for refrigeration applications.

Expected Course Outcomes: Students will be able to

3. 1. Explain the fundamentals of magnetism by molecular field theory and band theory.
2. Apply solid state physics to appreciate domain wall mechanism.
3. Analyze the magnetization dynamics through various characterization techniques.
4. Interpret the physical origin of magnetic anisotropy and its effects.
5. Evaluate the magnetostriction for various single and polycrystalline materials.
6. Recall the mechanism of Magnetocalorics and Magnetoelectronics

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,7,9,18

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues.
7. Having computational thinking (Ability to translate vast data into abstract concepts and to understand
database reasoning)
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
18. Having critical thinking and innovative skills

Module:1 Theory of Magnetism 6 hours

Introduction- Maxwell equations - magnetic moments of electron & atoms – theory of diamagnetism –
classical & quantum theory of para magnetism- molecular field theory – exchange interactions – band
theory – ferromagnetic alloys- theories of ferromagnetism – anti-ferro magnetic alloys – Rare earths.

Module:2 Domain wall mechanism 6 hours

Introduction – Domain wall structure- domain wall observation methods (Bitter, TEM, SEM with
polarization Analysis) – magnetostatic energy & domain structure – micro magnetics- domain wall motion
& hindrances – single-domain vs multi-domain behavior- coercivity of fine particles- magnetic reversal by
spin rotation & wall motion- preparation and structure of thin films- domain walls & domain in films.

Module:3 Magnetization Dynamics 7 hours

magnetization in low fields & high fields – shapes of hysteresis loops- vibrating sample magneto meter
(VSM) – superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) - eddy current- domain wall velocity- time
effects- magnetic damping- magnetic resonance (NMR ,EPR and FMR).

Module:4 Magnetic Anisotropy 6 hours

Physical origin of crystal anisotropy- Anisotropy measurements – shape and mixed anisotropies- magnetic
annealing- magnetic irradiation- exchange anisotropy.

Module:5 Magnetostriction 6 hours

Magnetostriction of single and polycrystals – physical origin of magnetostriction- effect of stress on
magnetic properties &magnetostriction- application of magnetostriction.

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Module:6 Magnetocalorics 6 hours
Theory of magnetocaloric effect (MCE)- MCE at first order & second order phase transitions- Anisotropic
and magnetoelastic contribution to the MCE- MCE and elastocaloric effect- adiabatic demagnetization-
direct and indirect measurement methods for magneto caloric properties.

Module:7 Magnetoelectronics 6 hours

Principles of magnetic recording- introduction to magneto electronics and magneto impedance - spin for
novel functionalities- key issues in magneto electronics for applications – GMR.

Module:8 Contemporary Issues 2 hours

Talk by Industrial Expert

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Jiles David, Introduction to magnetism and magnetic materials,3rd edition, 2015, London: Chapman &
Hall.
2. B. D. Cullity, C.D. Graham, Introduction to Magnetic Materials, 2008, willey IEEE Press ,Newyork.
3. K.H. J. Buschow, Handbook of Magnetic Materials, 1 edition, 2014, North Holland Publisher.
4. A M Tishin, Y I Spinchkin, The Magneto caloric Effect and its Applications, 1 edition, 2013 CRC Press.
Reference Books
1. Allan H Morrish, The Physical Principle of Magnetism, 2001, willey- IEEE press.
2. R. C. O’ Handley, Modern Magnetic Materials: Principles and Applications, 1999,willey, Newyork.
3. Mark Johnson, Magneto electronics, 2004, 1 edition, Academic Press.
4. D. H. Martin, Magnetism is Solids, 1967, The MIT press Ltd
5. Chikazumi, S , Physics of Ferromagnetism, 2nd edition, 1997, Clarendon Press
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Digital Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project

Recommended by Board of Studies 04-06-2019

Approved by Academic Council No. 55 Date 13-06-2019

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