Manonmaniam Sundaranar University B.Sc.

, Physics

B.SC.,
PHYSICS

SYLLABUS

FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR

2024-2025
TAMILNADU STATE COUNCIL FOR HIGHER
EDUCATION, CHENNAI – 600 005

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Preamble

Physics is one of the basic and fundamental sciences. The curriculum for the undergraduate
programme in Physics is revised as per the UGC guidelines on Learning Outcome based Course
Framework. The learner-centric courses let the student progressively develop a deeper understanding
of various aspects of physics.
The new curriculum offer courses in the core areas of mechanics, acoustics, optics and
spectroscopy, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, solid state, electronics and other
fields. The courses will train students with sound theoretical and experimental knowledge that suits the
need of academics and industry. In addition to the theoretical course work, the students also learn
physics laboratory methods for different branches of physics, specialized measurement techniques,
analysis of observational data, including error estimation and etc. The students will have deeper
understanding of laws of nature through the subjects like classical mechanics, quantum mechanics,
statistical physics etc. The problem solving ability of students will be enhanced. The students can apply
principles in physics to real life problems. The courses like integrated electronics and microprocessors
will enhance the logical skills as well as employability skills. The numerical methods and mathematical
physics provide analytical thinking and provides a better platform for higher level physics for research.
The restructured courses with well-defined objectives and learning outcomes, provide guidance
to prospective students in choosing the elective courses to broaden their skills not only in the field of
physics but also in interdisciplinary areas. The elective modules of the framework offer students choice
to gain knowledge and expertise in specialized domains of physics like astrophysics, medical physics,
etc.

TANSCHE REGULATIONS ON LEARNING OUTCOMES-BASED CURRICULUM

FRAMEWORK FOR
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Programme B.Sc., Physics
Programme
Code
Duration 3 years [UG]
Programme PO1: Disciplinary knowledge:
Outcomes: Capable of demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and understanding
(These are of one or more disciplines that form a part of an undergraduate programme
mere of study
guidelines. PO2: Communication Skills:
Faculty can Ability to express thoughts and ideas effectively in writing and orally
create POs communicate with others using appropriate media; confidently share one’s
based on their views and express herself/himself; demonstrate the ability to listen
curriculum or carefully; read and write analytically and present complex information in
adopt from a clear and concise manner to different groups.
UGC or the PO3: Critical thinking:
University for Capability to apply the analytic thought to a body of knowledge; analyse
their and evaluate the proofs, arguments, claims, beliefs on the basis of
Programme) empirical evidences; identify relevant assumptions or implications;
formulate coherent arguments; critically evaluate practices, policies and
theories by following scientific approach.
PO4: Problem solving:
Capacity to extrapolate from what one has learned and apply their
competencies to solve different kinds of non-familiar problems, rather than
replicate curriculum content knowledge; and apply one’s learning to real
life situations.
PO5: Analytical reasoning:
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Ability to evaluate the reliability and relevance of evidence; identify
logical flaws and holes in the arguments of others; analyze and synthesize
data from a variety of sources; draw valid conclusions and support them
with evidence and examples, and addressing opposing viewpoints.
PO6: Research-related skills:
A sense of inquiry and capability for asking relevant/appropriate
questions, problem arising, synthesising and articulating; Ability to
recognise cause-and-effect relationships, define problems, formulate
hypotheses, test hypotheses, analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from
data, establish hypotheses, predict cause-and-effect relationships; ability
to plan, execute and report the results of an experiment or investigation
PO7: Scientific reasoning:
Ability to analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from
quantitative/qualitative data; and critically evaluate ideas, evidence and
experiences from an open-minded and reasoned perspective.
PO8: Reflective thinking:
Critical sensibility to lived experiences, with self-awareness and
reflexivity of both self and society.
PO 09: Leadership readiness/qualities:
Capability for mapping out the tasks of a team or an organization, and
setting direction, formulating an inspiring vision, building a team who can
help achieve the vision, motivating and inspiring team members to engage
with that vision, and using management skills to guide people to the right
destination, in a smooth and efficient way.
PO 10: Lifelong learning:
Ability to acquire knowledge and skills, including „learning how to learn‟,
that are necessary for participating in learning activities throughout life,
through self-paced and self-directed learning aimed at personal
development, meeting economic, social and cultural objectives, and
adapting to changing trades and demands of work place through
knowledge/skill development/reskilling.
Programme PSO1: Placement:
Specific To prepare the students who will demonstrate respectful engagement with
Outcomes: others’ ideas, behaviors, and beliefs and apply diverse frames of reference
to decisions and actions.
(These are PSO 2: Entrepreneur:
mere To create effective entrepreneurs by enhancing their critical thinking,
guidelines. problem solving, decision making and leadership skill that will facilitate
Faculty can start-ups and high potential organizations
create POs PSO3: Research and Development:
based on their Design and implement HR systems and practices grounded in research that
curriculum or comply with employment laws, leading the organization towards growth
adopt from and development.
UGC or PSO4: Contribution to Business World:
University for To produce employable, ethical and innovative professionals to sustain in
their the dynamic business world.
Programme) PSO 5: Contribution to the Society:
To contribute to the development of the society by collaborating with
stakeholders for mutual benefit

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Credit Distribution for UG Programmes
Sem I Credit H Sem II Credit H Sem III Credit H Sem IV Credit H Sem V Credit H Sem VI Credit H
Part 1. 3 6 Part..1. 3 6 Part..1. 3 6 Part..1. 3 6 5.1 Core 4 5 6.1 Core 4 6
Language – Language – Language – Language – Course – Course –
Tamil Tamil Tamil Tamil \CC IX CC XIII
Part.2 3 6 Part..2 3 4 Part..2 English 3 6 Part..2 3 6 5.2 Core 4 5 6.2 Core 4 6
English English English Course – Course –
CC X CC XIV
1.3 Core 5 5 2..3 Core 5 5 3.3 Core Course 5 4 4.3 Core 5 5 5. 3.Core 4 5 6.3 Core 4 6
Course – CC Course – CC – CC V Course – CC Course Course –
I III VII CC -XI CC XV
Core Industry
Module
1.4 Core 5 5 2.4 Core 5 5 3.4 Core Course 5 4 4.4 Core 5 5 5. 4.Core 3 5 6.4 3 5
Course – CC Course – CC – CC VI Course – Course –/ Elective -
II IV CC VIII Project VII
with viva- Generic/
voce Discipline
CC -XII Specific
1.5 Elective I 3 4 2.5 Elective II 3 4 3.5 Elective III 3 4 4.5 Elective 3 3 5.5 3 4 6.5 Elective 3 5
Generic/ Generic/ Generic/ IV Generic/ Elective V VIII
Discipline Discipline Discipline Discipline Generic/ Generic/
Specific Specific Specific Specific Discipline Discipline
Specific Specific
1.6 Skill 2 2 2.6 Skill 1 2 3.6 Skill 1 2 4.6 Skill 1 2 5.6 3 4 6.6 1 -
Enhancement Enhancement Enhancement Enhancement Elective VI Extension
Course Course Course SEC-4, Course Generic/ Activity
SEC-1 SEC-2 (Entrepreneurial SEC-5 Discipline
Skill) Specific
1.7 Skill 2 2 2.7 Skill 1 2 3.7 Naan 2 2 4.7 Naan 2 2 5.7 Naan 2 2 6.7 Naan 2 2
Enhancement Enhancement Muthalvan Muthalvan Muthalvan Muthalvan
-(Foundation Course –
Course) SEC-3
Naan 2 2 3.8 E.V.S. 2 1 4.8 Value 2 1 5.8 2
Muthalvan base Internship
education /Industrial
Training
23 30 23 30 24 30 24 30 25 30 21 30
Total – 140 Credits
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Credit Distribution for B.Sc., Physics Programme, Courses with Laboratory Hours

First Year Semester-I

Part List of Courses Credit No. of
Hours
Part-I Tamil 3 6
Part-II English 3 6
Core Theory 1 – Properties of Matter and Acoustics 5 5
Part-III Core Practical 1 – Physics Practical I 3 3
Allied Theory 1 – Allied Mathematics I 5 6
Skill Enhancement Course SEC-1 PHYSICS FOR 2 2
EVERYDAY LIFE
Part-IV
Foundation Course – Introductory Physics 2 2

23 30
Semester-II
Part List of Courses Credit No. of
Hours
Part-I Tamil 3 6
Part-II English 3 4
Core Theory 2 – Heat, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics 5 5
Part-III Core Practical 2 – Physics Practical II 3 3
Allied Theory 2 – Allied Mathematics II 5 6
Skill Enhancement Course -SEC-2 ASTROPHYSICS 1 2
Skill Enhancement Course -SEC-3 (Discipline/Subject 1 2
Part-IV Specific) – Physics for Competitive Examinations
Naan Muthalvan/ Basic Physics 2 2
23 30
Students who failed in the Naan Muthalvan examination can write the paper Basic
Physics
Second Year - Semester-III
Part List of Courses Credit No. of
Hours
Part-I Tamil 3 6
Part-II English 3 6
Core Theory 3 –Mechanics 4 4
Core Practical 3 – Physics Practical III 2 2
Part-III
Allied Theory 1 – Allied Chemistry I 4 4
Allied Practical 1 – Allied Chemistry Practical I 2 2
Skill Enhancement Course -SEC-4 (Maintenance of 2 2
Part-IV Electrical appliances)
Naan Muthalvan /(Instrumentation physics I) 2 2
EVS 2 2
24 30
Students who failed in the Naan Muthalvan examination can write the paper Instrumentation
Physics I.

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Semester-IV
Part List of Courses Credit No. of
Hours
Part-I Tamil 3 6
Part-II English 3 6
Core Theory 4 – Optics and Laser Physics 4 4
Core Practical 4 – Physics Practical IV 2 2
Part-III
Allied Theory 2 – Allied Chemistry II 3 4
Allied Practical 2 – Allied Chemistry Practical II 3 2
Skill Enhancement Course -SEC-5 (Maintenance of 2 2
Part-IV Electronic appliances)
Naan Muthalvan / Instrumentation Physics II 2 2
Value Based Education 2 2
24 30
Students who failed in the Naan Muthalvan examination can write the paper
InstrumentationPhysics II
Third Year - Semester- V
Part List of Courses Credit No. of
Hours
Part-III Core Theory 5 – Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetism 4 5
Core Theory 6 – Atomic and Nuclear Physics 4 5
Core Theory 7 – Analog and Communication Electronics 3 5
Core Practical 5 – Physics Practical V 3 3
Core Practical 6 – Physics Practical VI 3 3
Core – Project (Group) 2 4
Elective Course 1 (Generic/Discipline Specific) EC 1 2 3
Part-IV Internship / Industrial Visit/Field Visit/Knowledge Updating 2 -
Activity
Naan Muthalvan / MODERN PHYSICS 2 2
25 30

For Internship / Industrial Visit/Field Visit/Knowledge Updating Activity

(Internal 50 marksExternal 50 Marks). Report should be submitted at the end of this
semester and evaluated by external examiner
Core – Project – It must be the Group Project - Each group consists of maximum of five
students - Project must be related to the Physics subject- Readymade projects not allowed
Downloaded projects not allowed - Both experimental and theoretical projects are allowed
Group Project report will be submitted during practical examination External 50 marks will
be evaluated by the external examiner. viva voce Examination (Internal 50 marks External
50arks).

Students who failed in the Naan Muthalvan examination can write the paper MODERN
PHYSICS
Semester V ELECTIVE COURSES (EC) Select any one course
EC 1. Spectroscopy
EC 2. Mathematical Physics
EC 3. Python Programming and Basics of AI and Data Science

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Semester – VI

Part List of Courses Credit No. of

Hours
Core Theory 8 – Relativity and Quantum Mechanics 4 6
Part-III Core Theory 9 – Solid State Physics 4 6
Core Theory 10 – Digital Electronics and Microprocessor 8085 4 6
Core Practical 7 –Physics Practical VII 2 3
Core Practical 8 –Physics Practical VIII 2 3
Elective Course 2 (Generic/Subject Specific) EC 2 2 4
Part-IV Naan Muthalavan / APPLIED PHYSICS 2 2
Part-V Extension Activity, NSS/NCC/YRC/Physical Education 1 -
(Outside College Hours)
21 30
Extension Activity (Internal 50 marks External 50 Marks)
Students who failed in the Naan Muthalvan examination can write the
paper APPLIED PHYSICS

Semester VI ELECTIVE COURSES (EC) Select any One courses

EC 4. Energy Physics
EC 5. Material Science
EC 6. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

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COURSE FIRST SEMESTER – FOUNDATION COURSE

COURSE TITLE INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS
CREDITS 2
COURSE To help students get an overview of Physics before learning their
OBJECTIVES core courses. To serve as a bridge between the school curriculum
and the degree programme.

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

Vectors, Scalars :
Examples for scalars and vectors from physical quantities – addition,
UNIT-I
subtraction of vectors – resolution and resultant of vectors – units and
dimensions– standard physics constants
Different types of forces :
UNIT-II Gravitational, Electrostatic, Magnetic, Electromagnetic, Nuclear
forces –Mechanical Forces like, centripetal, centrifugal forces.
Work, Power and Energy :
Work done by the force Power Kinetic energy – potential energy –
UNIT-III work energy theorem – principle of conservation of Energy Work-
Energy Theorem - Conservation laws of momentum,–angular
momentum.
Types of motion :
Linear, Projectile, Circular, Angular, Simple Harmonic motions –
UNIT-IV
stream line and turbulent motions – wave motion – comparison of
light and sound waves .
Properties and types of materials: Conductors, Semi-Conductors
UNIT-V and Insulators – Thermal And Electric Properties – Introduction to
Super Conductors.
1. D.S.Mathur, 2010, Elements of Properties of Matter,
S.Chand & Co
TEXT BOOKS
2. BrijLal & N. Subrahmanyam, 2003, Properties of Matter,
S.Chand & Co.
REFERENCE 1. H.R. Gulati, 1977, Fundamental of General Properties of Matter,
BOOKS Fifth edition, S.Chand & Co.
1. http://hyperphysics.phy-
astr.gsu.edu/hbase/permot2.htmlhttps://science.nasa.gov/ems/
WEBLINKS
2. https://eesc.columbia.edu/courses/ees/climate/lectures/radiation_h
ays/
Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade
25 75 100

COURSEOUTCOMES:

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

CO1 Apply concept of vectors to understand concepts of Physics

and solve problems
CO2 Appreciate different forces present in Nature while learning
about phenomena related to these different forces.

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COURSE CO3 Quantify energy in different process and relate momentum,

OUTCOMES velocity and energy
CO4 Differentiate different types of motions they would encounter
in various courses and understand their basis
CO5 Relate various properties of matter with their behaviour and
connect them with different physical parameters involved.

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of STRONG(S), MEDIUM (M) and LOW (L).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 2
CO2 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 2 2
CO3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 2
CO4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2
CO5 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3

COURSE FIRST SEMESTER –CORE THEORY 1

COURSE PROPERTIES OF MATTER AND ACOUSTICS

TITLE

CREDITS 5

COURSE Study of the properties of matter leads to information which is of practical value
to both the physicist and the engineers. It gives us information about the internal
OBJECTIVES forces which act between the constituent parts of the substance. Students who
undergo this course are successfully bound to get a better insight and
understanding of the subject.

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

UNIT-I ELASTICITY: Hooke’s law – stress-strain diagram – elastic constants –Poisson’s

ratio – relation between elastic constants and Poisson’s ratio – work done in
stretching a wire –Twisting couple on a cylinder – Rigidity modulus by torsion
pendulum (with and without masses).

UNIT-II BENDING OF BEAMS: Expression for the bending moment – Expression for
depression at the loaded end of the cantilever–Experiment to determine Young’s
modulus by cantilever depression. Experiment to find Young’s modulus by non-
uniform bending. Uniform bending – Expression for elevation – Experiment to
determine Young’s modulus by uniform bending method using microscope.

UNIT-III FLUID DYNAMICS: Surface tension: definition –molecular forces -Excess

pressure over curved surface – application to spherical and cylindrical drops and
bubbles. Viscosity: definition – streamline and turbulent flow – rate of flow of
liquid in a capillary tube – Poiseuille’s formula –terminal velocity and Stoke’s
formula.

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UNIT-IV WAVES AND OSCILLATIONS: Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) –

composition of two SHM in a straight line and at right angles– Lissajous's figures-
free, damped, forced vibrations –resonance and Sharpness of resonance. Laws of
transverse vibration in strings –sonometer – determination of AC frequency using
sonometer–determination of frequency using Melde’s string apparatus.

UNIT-V ACOUSTICS OF BUILDINGS AND ULTRASONICS: Intensity of sound –

decibel – loudness of sound –reverberation – factors affecting the acoustics of
buildings. Ultrasonic waves: Production of ultrasonic waves – Piezoelectric
crystal method – Detection of ultrasonic waves-application of ultrasonic waves.

1. D.S.Mathur, 2010, Elements of Properties of Matter, S.Chand and Co.

2. BrijLaland N. Subrahmanyam, 2003, Properties of Matter, S.Chand and Co

TEXT 3. D.R.Khanna andR.S.Bedi, 1969, Textbook of Sound, AtmaRamand sons

BOOKS
4. Brijlal and N.Subrahmanyam, 1995, A Text Book of Sound, Second revised
edition,Vikas Publishing House.

5. R.Murugesan, 2012, Properties of Matter, S.Chand and Co.

1. C.J. Smith, 1960, General Properties of Matter, Orient Longman Publishers

REFERENCE 2. H.R. Gulati, 1977, Fundamental of General Properties of Matter, Fifth edition,R.
BOOKS Chand and Co.

3. A.P French, 1973, Vibration and Waves, MIT Introductory Physics, Arnold-
Heinmann India.

Web links

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:

CO1 Relate elastic behavior in terms of three modulii of elasticity

and working of torsion pendulum.
CO2 Able to appreciate concept of bending of beams and analyze
the expression, quantify and understand nature of materials.
CO3 Explain the surface tension and viscosity of fluid and support
COURSEOUT the interesting phenomena associated with liquid surface, soap
COMES films provide an analogue solution to many engineering
problems.
CO4 Analyze simple harmonic motions mathematically and apply
them. Understand the concept of resonance and use it to
evaluate the frequency of vibration. Set up experiment to
evaluate frequency of ac mains

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Understand the concept of acoustics, importance of

CO5
constructing buildings with good acoustics.
Able to apply their knowledge of ultrasonics in real life,
especially in medical field and assimilate different methods of
production of ultrasonic waves
MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of STRONG(S), MEDIUM (M) and LOW (L).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S M M S M M S M S
CO2 M S S S M M S M S S
CO3 S M S M S S M S S S
CO4 S S S S S M S M M M
CO5 M M S S M S S S S M

COURSE FIRST SEMESTER – Skill Enhancement Course (SEC-1)

COURSE TITLE PHYSICS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

CREDITS 2

Learning Objective: To know where all physics principles have been put to use in daily
life and appreciate the concepts with a better understanding also to know about Indian
scientists who have made significant contributions to Physics
UNITS COURSE DETAILS
MECHANICAL OBJECTS: Spring scales – bouncing balls– bicycles
UNIT-I
–rockets and space travel.
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS AND LASER: vision corrective lenses
UNIT-II – Polaroid glasses – UV protective glass – holography and laser.

PHYSICS OF HOME APPLIANCES: filament bulb – ceiling fan –

UNIT-III hair drier – refrigerator – wet grinder
SOLAR ENERGY: Solar constant – General applications of solar
UNIT-IV energy – Solar water heaters – Solar Photovoltaic cells – online-
offline solar power system.
INDIAN PHYSICIST AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS:
C.V.Raman, HomiJehangirBhabha, Vikram Sarabhai, Subrahmanyan
UNIT-V Chandrasekhar, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and their contribution to
science and technology.
1. The Physics in our Daily Lives, Umme Ammara, Gugucool
TEXT BOOKS Publishing, Hyderabad, 2019.
2. For the love of physics, Walter Lawin, Free Press, New York, 2011.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

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COURSE FIRST SEMESTER –CORE PRACTICAL 1

COURSETITLE PRACTICAL 1

CREDITS 3

COURSE Apply various physics concepts to understand Properties of Matter& Acoustics,

set up experimentation to verify theories, quantify and analyse, able to do error
OBJECTIVES analysis and correlate results

Minimum of Six Experiments from the list:

1. Determination of rigidity modulus without mass using a Torsional pendulum.

2. Determination of rigidity modulus with masses using a Torsional pendulum.
3. Determination of moment of inertia and ‘g’ using a Bifilar pendulum.
4. Determination of Young’s modulus by uniform bending using pin and microscope.
5. Determination of Young’s modulus by non-uniform bending using scale and telescope.
6. Determination of Young’s modulus by the cantilever depression method.
7. Determination of rigidity modulus by static torsion.
8. Determination of Y, n and K by Searle’s double bar method.
9. Determination of the frequency of AC by using a sonometer.
10. Determination of surface tension and interfacial surface tension by the drop weight
method.
11. Determination of the co-efficient of viscosity by Stokes’ method.
12. Determination of Poisson’s ratio of a rubber tube.
13. Determination of viscosity by Poiseullie’s flow method.
14. Determination of frequency of an electrically maintained tuning fork.
15. Determination of ‘g’ using a compound pendulum.

METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade
25 75 100

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COURSE SECOND SEMESTER –CORE THEORY 2

COURSETITLE HEAT, THERMODYNAMICS & STATISTICAL PHYSICS

CREDITS 5

COURSE The course focuses to understand a basic in conversion of temperature in

Celsius, Kelvin and Fahrenheit scales. Practical exhibition and
OBJECTIVES explanation of transmission of heat in good and bad conductor. Relate the
laws of thermodynamics, entropy in everyday life and explore the
knowledge of statistical mechanics and its relation
UNITS COURSE DETAILS

UNIT-I CALORIMETRY: Specific heat capacity – specific heat capacity of gases CP

and CV– Meyer’s relation – Joly’s method for determination of CV..

LOW TEMPERATUREPHYSICS: Joule-Kelvin effect – Porous plug

experiment –Boyle temperature – temperature of inversion – liquefaction of gas
by Linde’s Process.

UNIT-II THERMODYNAMICS-I: Zeroth law and First law of thermodynamics – heat

engine –efficiency of heat engine – Carnot’s engine, construction, working and
efficiency of petrol engine and diesel engines.

UNIT-III THERMODYNAMICS-II: Second law of thermodynamics – entropy of an

ideal gas – entropy change in reversible and irreversible processes – T-S diagram
– Maxwell’s thermodynamical relations –Clasius- Clapeyron’s equation (first
latent heat equation) –Third law of thermodynamics.

UNIT-IV HEAT TRANSFER: Modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection and

radiation. Conduction: thermal conductivity –determination of thermal
conductivity of a bad conductor by Lee’s disc method. Radiation: black body
radiation (Ferry’s method) – distribution of energy in black body radiation –
Wien’s law and Rayleigh Jean’s law –Planck’s law of radiation – Stefan’s law.
Law.

UNIT-V STATISTICAL MECHANICS: Definition of phase-space – micro and macro

states – ensembles –different types of ensembles – classical and quantum
Statistics – Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics – expression for distribution function
–Fermi-Dirac statistics – expression for distribution function.

1. Brijlaland N. Subramaniam, 2000, Heat and Thermodynamics, S.Chand and

Co.

2. Narayanamoorthy and KrishnaRao, 1969, Heat,Triveni Publishers, Chennai.

TEXT BOOKS
3. V.R. Khannaand R.S.Bedi, 1998 1st Edition, Text book of Sound,
Kedharnaath Publish and Co, Meerut

4. Brijlal and N. Subramanyam, 2001, Waves and Oscillations,Vikas Publishing

House, New Delhi.

5.Ghosh, 1996, Text Book of Sound, S.Chand and Co.

6. R.Murugeshan and Kiruthiga Sivaprasath, Thermal Physics, S.Chand and Co.

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1. J.B.Rajamand C.L.Arora, 1976, Heat and Thermodynamics, 8th edition,

S.Chandand Co. Ltd.
REFERENCE
BOOKS 2. D.S.Mathur, Heat and Thermodynamics, Sultan Chand and Sons.

3. Gupta, Kumar, Sharma, 2013, Statistical Mechanics, 26th Edition, S. Chand

and Co.

4. Resnick, HallidayandWalker,2010, Fundamentals of Physics, 6th Edition.

5.Sears, Zemansky, Hugh D. Young,Roger A. Freedman, 2021 University

Physics with Modern Physics 15th Edition, Pearson.

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:

CO1 Acquires knowledge on how to distinguish between temperature

and heat. Introduce him/her to the field of thermometry and
explain practical measurements of high temperature as well as
low temperature physics. Student identifies the relationship
COURSE between heat capacity, specific heat capacity. The study of Low
OUTCOMES temperature Physics sets the basis for the students to understand
cryogenics, superconductivity, superfluidity and Condensed
Matter Physics
CO2 Derive the efficiency of Carnot’s engine. Discuss the
implications of the laws of Thermodynamics in diesel and petrol
engines
CO3 Able to analyze performance of thermodynamic systems viz
efficiency by problems. Gets an insight into thermodynamic
properties like enthalpy, entropy
CO4 Study the process of thermal conductivity and apply it to good
and bad conductors. Quantify different parameters related to
heat, relate them with various physical parameters and analyse
them
CO5 Interpret classical statistics concepts such as phase space,
ensemble, Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution law. Develop the
statistical interpretation of Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac .
Apply to quantum particles such as photon and electron

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUT COMES:

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of STRONG(S), MEDIUM (M) and LOW (L).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S S S S S S M S M
CO2 M S S S M S S M M M

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CO3 S S S M S S S M S M
CO4 S S S S S S S M M M
CO5 S S M S S S M M S M

COURSE COURSE SECOND SEMESTER –CORE PRACTICAL 2

COURSETITLE PRACTICAL 2

CREDITS 3

COURSE Apply their knowledge gained about the concept of heat and sound waves,
resonance, calculate frequency of ac mains set up experimentation to verify
OBJECTIVES theories, quantify and analyse, able to do error analysis and correlate results

Minimum of Six Experiments from the list:

1. Verification of Newton’s Law of Cooling.

2. Determination of thermal conductivity of a bad conductor by Lee’s disc method.

3. Determination of specific heat capacity of Liquid by Newton’s Law of Cooling.

4. Determination of specific heat capacity of a solid by method of mixture.

5. Determination of specific heat of a liquid by Joule’s electrical heating method

6. Determination of Latent heat of a vaporization of a liquid.

7. Determination of Stefan’s constant for Black body radiation.

8. Verification of Stefan’s-Boltzmans law.

9. Determination of thermal conductivity of a rubber tube.

10. Determination of velocity of sound using Helmholtz resonator.

11. Determnation of Velocity of sound through a wire using Sonometer.

12. Determination of velocity of sound using Kundt’s tube.

13. Verification of the laws of transverse vibration using a sonometer.

14. Verification of the laws of transverse vibration using Melde’s apparatus.

15. Comparison of the mass per unit length of two strings using Melde’s apparatus.

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

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COURSE SECOND SEMESTER – Skill Enhancement Course (SEC-2)

COURSE TITLE ASTROPHYSICS

CREDITS 1

Learning Objective: This course intends to introduce principles of astrophysics describing

the science of formation and evolution of stars and interpretation of various heavenly
phenomena and provide an understanding of the physical nature of celestial bodies along with
the instrumentation and techniques used in astronomical research
UNITS COURSE DETAILS
TELESCOPES: Optical telescopes – magnifying power, brightness,
resolving power and f/a ratio – types of reflecting and refracting telescopes
UNIT-I
– detectors and image processing – radio telescopes – Hubble space
telescope.
SOLAR SYSTEM: Bode’s law of planetary distances – meteors,
UNIT-II meteorites, comets, asteroids – Kuiper belt – Oort cloud – detection of
gravitational waves.
ECLIPSES: types of eclipses – solar eclipse – total and partial solar
eclipse – lunar eclipse – total and partial lunar eclipse – transits.
THE SUN: physical and orbital data – solar atmosphere – photosphere –
UNIT-III
chromosphere – solar corona – prominences – sunspots – 11year solar
cycle – solar flares.
STELLAR EVOLUTION: H-R diagram – birth and death of low mass,
intermediate mass and massive stars – Chandrasekar limit – white dwarfs
UNIT-IV
– neutron stars – pulsars – black holes – supernovae.

GALAXIES: Our Milky Way - Galactic structure - Galactic rotation -

Galaxy types - Galaxy formation; Cosmology: Expansion of the Universe
UNIT-V - redshifts - supernovae - the Big Bang - history of the Universe.

1. BaidyanathBasu, (2001). An introduction to Astrophysics, Second

printing, Prentice – Hall of India (P) Ltd, New Delhi
TEXT 2. K.S.Krishnaswamy, (2002), Astrophysics – a modern perspective,
BOOKS New Age International (P) Ltd, New Delhi.
3. Shylaja, B.S. andMadhusudan, H.R.,( 1999), Eclipse: A Celestial
Shadow Play, Orient BlackSwan,

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

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COURSE SECOND SEMESTER – Skill Enhancement Course (SEC-3)

COURSE TITLE PHYSICS FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS

CREDITS 1

COURSE The course focuses to understand a basic in conversion of temperature in

Celsius, Kelvin and Fahrenheit scales. Practical exhibition and
OBJECTIVES explanation of transmission of heat in good and bad conductor. Relate the
laws of thermodynamics, entropy in everyday life and explore the
knowledge of statistical mechanics and its relation
UNITS COURSE DETAILS

UNIT-I MECHANICS

Centre of gravity - Centre of gravity of a solid hemisphere - Hollow hemisphere

- Friction – Laws of friction - angle of friction - Impact - Laws of Impact - Direct
and oblique impact - Impact between two spheres - Loss of Kinetic energy.

UNIT-II PROPERTIES OF MATTER

Viscosity of liquids - Highly viscous liquids – Searle’s method- Surface Tension

- Method of drops - Surface tension of mercury - Laws of osmotic pressure and
experimental determination of osmotic pressure.

UNIT-III HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS

Vanderwaal's equation - Critical constants and Vanderwaal’s constant -

Isothermal, adiabatic, isobaric, isochoric processes and entropy changes

ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

Coulomb’s law - Permittivity of free space - Relative permittivity - Electric field

- Intensity of field due to a point charge - Gauss theorem and its application -
Ohm's law - Resistivity and conductivity.

UNIT-IV OPTICS

Snell’s Law - Laws of reflection and refraction from Fermat’s principle;

Coherent and Incoherent sources, Scattering of light and polarization.

SOUND

Velocity of sound in solids and gases – Theory and experiment - Ultrasonics -

properties and applications

UNIT-V NUCLEAR PHYSICS

Properties of nucleus - size, charge, mass, angular momentum, parity and spin -
Nuclear magnetic dipole moment - Binding energy - Packing fractions - Semi-
empirical mass formula and applications; Nuclear fission and fusion

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1. D.S.Mathur, Mechanics, Revised Edition 2012, S.Chand and Company

Ltd.,
2. Brij Lal, N. Subrahmanyam, Properties of Matter, Eurasia Publishing
TEXT BOOKS House Limited, 1993.
3. Brij Lal, N. Subrahmanyam , Heat Thermodynamics and Statistical
Physics, Revised Edition 2018, S.Chand and Company Ltd.,
4. R Murugeshan, Electricity and Magnetism, 2017, S.Chand and
Company Ltd.,
5. Subrahmanyam. N, Brijlal and Avadhanulu. M.N, 2014, A textbook of
optics, 25th Edition, S.Chand and Co.
6. N. Subrahmanyam, Brij Lal., A Textbook of Sound, Vikas Publishing
House, 1985.
7. D. C. Tayal , Nuclear Physics ; 2009, Himalaya Publishing House.,
1. J.B.Rajamand C.L.Arora, 1976, Heat and Thermodynamics, 8th
edition, S.Chandand Co. Ltd.
REFERENCE 2. D.S.Mathur, Heat and Thermodynamics, Sultan Chand and Sons.
BOOKS
3. Gupta, Kumar, Sharma, 2013, Statistical Mechanics, 26th Edition, S.
Chand and Co.
4. Resnick, HallidayandWalker,2010, Fundamentals of Physics, 6th
Edition.
5.Sears, Zemansky, Hugh D. Young,Roger A. Freedman, 2021 University
Physics with Modern Physics 15th Edition, Pearson.

COURSE THIRD SEMESTER - CORE

COURSE TITLE MECHANICS
CREDITS 4
COURSE This course allows the students: To have a basic understanding of
OBJECTIVES the laws and principles of mechanics; To apply the concepts of
forces existing in the system; To understand the forces of physics in
everyday life; To visualize conservation laws; To apply Lagrangian
equation to solve complex problems.

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

LAWS OF MOTION:
Newton’s Laws – forces – equations of motion – frictional force – motion of
a particle in a uniform gravitational field.

Gravitation: Introduction – Kepler’s laws, Newton’s law of gravitation –

UNIT-I
Determination of G by Boy’s method – Earth-moon system –
weightlessness – earth satellites –earth density – mass of the Sun –
gravitational potential –escape velocity – satellite potential and kinetic
energy

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CONSERVATION LAWS OF LINEAR AND ANGULAR

MOMENTUM:
Conservation of linear and angular momentum – Internal forces and
momentum conservation – center of mass – examples – general elastic
UNIT-II
collision of particles of different masses – system with variable mass –
examples – conservation of angular momentum – torque due to internal forces
– torque due to gravity – angular momentum about center of mass

CONSERVATION LAWS OF ENERGY:

Introduction – significance of conservation laws – law of conservation of
energy - concepts of work- power – energy – conservative forces – potential
UNIT-III
energy and conservation of energy in gravitational field – examples –non-
conservative forces – general law of conservation of energy.
RIGID BODY DYNAMICS:
Translational and rotational motion – angular momentum – moment of inertia
UNIT-IV – general theorems of moment of inertia – examples – rotation about fixed
axis – kinetic energy of rotation – examples – body rolling along a plane
surface – body rolling down an inclined plane
LAGRANGIAN MECHANICS:
Generalized coordinates –degrees of freedom - principle of virtual work and
UNIT-V
D’ Alembert’s Principle – Lagrange’s equation from D’ Alembert’s principle
– application –simple pendulum – Atwood’s Machine.
1. J.C.Upadhyaya, 2019, Classical Mechanics, Himalaya Publishing house,
Mumbai.
2. P.DuraiPandian, LaxmiDuraiPandian, MuthamizhJayapragasam,2005,
Mechanics, 6threvised edition,
S.Chand and Co.
TEXT
3. D. S.Mathur and P. S.Hemne, 2000, Mechanics, Revised Edition,
BOOKS
S.Chand and Co.
4. Narayanamurthi, M.and Nagarathnam. N, 1998, Dynamics. The National
Publishing,Chennai.
5. Narayanamurthi, M. and Nagarathnam, N, 1982, Statics, Hydrostatics
and Hydrodynamics, The National Publishers, Chennai.
1. Goldstein Herbert, 1980, Classical Mechanics. U.S.A: Addison and
Wesely.
REFERENCE 2. Halliday, David and Robert, Resnick, 1995, Physics Vol.I. New Age,
BOOKS International, Chennai.
3. Halliday, David Robert Resnick and Walker Jearl, 2001, Fundamentals
of Physics, John Wiley, New Delhi
1. https://youtu.be/X4_K-XLUIB4
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115103115
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p075LPq3Eas
WEB
RESOURCES
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH_pS6fruyg
5. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_me96/preview
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdkFc88Fw-M
7. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_me70/preview
METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

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COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:

CO1 Understand the Newton’s Law of motion, understand general

theory of relativity, Kepler’s laws and Realize the basic
principles behind planetary motion
CO2 Acquire the knowledge on the conservation laws
COURSE CO3 Apply conservation law and calculate energy of various
OUTCOMES systems, understand and differentiate conservative and non-
conservative forces
CO4 Gain knowledge on rigid body dynamics and solve problems
based on this concept
CO5 Appreciate Lagrangian system of mechanics, apply D’
Alemberts principle

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUT COMES:

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of STRONG(S), MEDIUM (M) and LOW (L).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S S M S S S M S S
CO2 S S S M S M S S S M
CO3 S S S S S S M S M S
CO4 M S S S M S S M S S
CO5 S S M S S M S S S M

COURSE THIRD SEMESTER – COREPRACTICAL 3

COURSETITLE PHYSICS PRACTICAL III
CREDITS 3
COURSE Construct circuits to learn about the concept of electricity, current,
OBJECTIVES resistance in the path of current, different parameters that affect a circuit.
Set up experiments, observe, analyse and assimilate the concept.
Minimum of Six Experiments from the list:
1. Calibration of low range voltmeter using potentiometer
2. Calibration of ammeter using potentiometer.
3. Determination of field along the axis of a current carrying circular coil.
4. Determination of earth’s magnetic field using field along axis of current carrying coil.
5. Determination of specific resistance of the material of the wire using PO box.
6. Determination of specific resistance using Carey Foster’s bridge.
7. Determination of e.m.f of thermo couple using potentiometer
8. Determination of figure of merit of BG or spot galvanometer.
9. Ballistic Galvanometer – Comparison of EMF’s – E1 / E2

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10. Series Resonance Circuit

11. Parallel Resonance Circuit
12. Owen’s Bridge – Determination of self-inductance of the coil
13. Anderson’s bridge – Self - inductance of the coil
14. Comparison of Magnetic Moments – Deflection Magnetometer (Tan A and Tan B
position)
15. M and BH – Vibration magnetometer

Note : Use of digital balance, digital screw gauge, digital calipers are permitted

COURSE THIRD SEMESTER - Skill Enhancement Course (SEC-4)

COURSETITLE MAINTANANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
CREDITS 2
COURSE This course enables the students to understand the operations and safety
OBJECTIVES handling of certain commonly used domestic appliances. The paper needs a
basic knowledge in electricity and magnetism and the learners are expected
to gain knowledge to design and trouble shoot electrical circuits.

COURSE DETAILS
UNITS
Basic Electric components Active & passive components-Resistance –
capacitance types - inductance –its units- - Galvanometer, ammeter,
UNIT-I
voltmeter and multimeter- Transformers-types-coils –wire gauges-
Electrical energy - power - consumption of electrical power.
Basic home Electrical appliances Electric bulbs-working principles of -
UNIT-II LED lamps-Electric Fans-Wet Grinder- Water purifier basics and working
– maintenance-Mixie –electric Iron box
High Power Electrical appliances and safety requirements Water
Heater - Storage and Instant types – basics and working of microwave
oven - Washing Machine - Air conditioner- its maintenance- concept of
UNIT-III
water pumping motor - overloading-short circuiting- ground earthing of
appliances.
Thermal electrical appliances Room heater-basics and working of-
UNIT-IV electric iron & immersion rod-automatic rice cooker electric kettle-
toaster& hair dryer-induction cooker& stove
Relays & Switches Electrical protection - Relays - Fuses - Electrical
UNIT-V switches - Circuit breakers-MCB - basics and working of ELCB - RCCB -
ground fault protection
1. J.C.Upadhyaya, 2019, Classical Mechanics, Himalaya Publishing
house, Mumbai.
2. P.Durai Pandian, Laxmi Durai Pandian, Muthamizh Jayapragasam,
TEXT BOOKS
2005, Mechanics, 6th revised edition, S.Chand and Co.
3. D. S.Mathur and P. S.Hemne, 2000, Mechanics, Revised Edition,
S.Chand and Co.

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4. Narayanamurthi, M.and Nagarathnam. N, 1998, Dynamics. The

National Publishing,Chennai.
5. Narayanamurthi, M. and Nagarathnam, N, 1982, Statics, Hydrostatics
and Hydrodynamics, The National Publishers, Chennai.
1. A text book in Electrical Technology - B L Theraja - S Chand &Co.
2. A text book of Electrical Technology - A K Theraja
3. Performance and design of AC machines - M G Say ELBS Edn.
REFERENCEBO 4. Semiconductor Physics and Opto Electronics by P K Palanichamy
OKS 5. Basic Electronics - B L Theraja - S Chand &Co.
6. Principles of Communication Engineering - Arokh Singh and A K
Chhabra –
S Chand & Co.

COURSE FOURTH SEMESTER – CORE THEORY 4

COURSETITLE OPTICS and LASER PHYSICS
CREDITS 4
COURSE To provide an in-depth understanding of the basics of various phenomena
OBJECTIVES in geometrical and wave optics; To explain the behaviour of light in
different mediums; To understand the differences in the important
phenomena namely interference, diffraction and Polarization and apply the
knowledge in day to day life; To understand the design of optical systems
and methods to minims aberrations; To understand the working and
applications of laser

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

LENS AND PRISMS:
Lens: Lenses and its types – Equivalent focal length of two thin lenses in contact
and separated by a distance – power of a lens.
Aberrations: Spherical aberration, Methods of minimizing Spherical Aberration
UNIT-I and chromatic aberrations.
Prism: Dispersion by a prism, Angular dispersion and Dispersive power,
Achromatic combination of prisms- Deviation without dispersion and
Dispersion without deviation.
Eyepieces: Eyepiece - Huygen’s and Ramsden’s eyepieces, construction and
working – comparison
INTERFERENCE:
Interference – Conditions – Theory of Interference - Fresnel’s biprism –
Experimental determination of the wavelength of light - Colours of thin films -
UNIT-II Production of colours in thin films – Air wedge (Wedge-shaped film) –
Newton’s rings.
Michelson’s interferometer – Applications, (i) determination of the
wavelength of a monochromatic source of light and (ii) determination of a
thickness of a mica sheet.

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DIFFRACTION: Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction - Fresnel’s explanation of

Rectilinear propagation of light - zone plate – action of zone plate for an incident
spherical wave front – differences between a zone plate and a convex lens –
UNIT-III
diffraction pattern due to a straight edge – plane transmission diffraction
grating– experiment to determine wavelengths.
POLARISATION: Polarisation of light - double refraction – Nicol prism –
Plane, circularly and elliptically polarized light – quarter wave plate – half wave
UNIT-IV plate – production and detection of circularly and elliptically polarized lights –
Optical activity - Fresnel’s explanation – Laurent half shade polarimeter –
experiment to determine specific rotatory power.
LASERS: general principles of lasers – properties of lasers action –
UNIT-V spontaneous and stimulated emission – population inversion – optical pumping
– He-Ne laser (principle and working) – CO2 laser (principle and working) –
laser applications – holography and its applications.
1. Subrahmanyam. N, Brijlal and Avadhanulu. M.N, 2014, A textbook of
TEXT BOOKS optics, 25th Edition, S.Chand and Co.
2. Murugeshan. R and Kiruthiga Sivaprasath, 2014, Optics and Spectroscopy,
9th Edition, S.Chand and Co.
1. Sathyaprakash, 1990,Optics,VII edition, Ratan Prakashan Mandhir, New
REFERENCE Delhi.
2. Ajoy Ghatak, 2009,Optics, 4th Edition, PHI Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
BOOKS
3. Jenkins A.Francis and White, 2011, Fundamentals of Optics, 4th edition,
McGraw Hill Inc., NewDelhi.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
CO1 Outline basic knowledge of methods of rectifying different
defects in lenses, articulate technological applications of
eyepieces
CO2 Discuss the principle of superposition of wave, use these ideas
to understand the wave nature of light through working of
interferometer
COURSE CO3 Extend the knowledge about nature of light through diffraction
OUTCOMES techniques; apply mathematical principles to analyse the optical
instruments
CO4 Interpret basic formulation of polarization and gain knowledge
about polarimeter, appraise its usage in industries
CO5 Relate the principles of optics to various fields of IR, Raman
and UV spectroscopy and understand their instrumentation and
application in industries

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MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUT COMES:

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of STRONG(S), MEDIUM (M) and LOW (L).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S M S M M M S S M M
CO2 M S M S M S M M S S
CO3 S M S S S M S S M M
CO4 S M S M M S M M S M
CO5 S M S M S S M S S S

COURSE FOURTH SEMESTER - CORE PRACTICAL 4

COURSETITLE PHYSICS PRACTICAL IV
CREDITS 3
COURSE Demonstrate various optical phenomena principles, working, apply with
OBJECTIVES various materials and interpret the results. Also, construct circuits to learn
about the concept of electricity and magnetism.

Minimum of Six Experiments from the list:

1. Determination of refractive index of prism using spectrometer.
2. Determination of refractive index of liquid using hollow prism and spectrometer
3. Determination of dispersive power of a prism.
4. Determination of radius of curvature of lens by forming Newton’s rings.
5. Determination of thickness of a wire using air wedge.
6. Determination of Cauchy’s Constants.
7. Determination of resolving power of grating
8. Determination of refractive index of a given liquid by forming liquid lens
9. Determination of refractive index - by forming Newton’s rings
10. Spectrometer - grating – oblique incidence - dispersive power
11. Tangent Galvanometer – Horizontal earth’s magnetic induction
12. Spectrometer - grating – oblique incidence -Wave length of Mercury spectral lines
13. Ballistic Galvanometer – Absolute capacity of a condenser
14. Ballistic Galvanometer – Comparison of Capacitances (C1 / C2)
15. Determination of refractive index using Laser.

Note : Use of digital balance, digital screw gauge, digital calipers are permitted

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

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COURSE FOURTH SEMESTER - Skill Enhancement Course (SEC-5)

COURSETITLE MAINTANANCE OF ELECTRONICS APPLIANCES
CREDITS 2
COURSE This course enables the students to understand the operations and safety
OBJECTIVES handling of certain commonly used domestic appliances. The paper needs a
basic knowledge in electricity and magnetism and the learners are expected
to gain knowledge to design and trouble shoot electrical circuits.

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

SOLDERING TECHNIQUES Soldering tools- soldering iron-soldering

UNIT-I station-dry solder joint, cold solder joints-Good and bad solders joints. Groove
board, bread board and printed circuit board
POWER SUPPLY AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS Transformer Zener
voltage regulators-Dual Power supply IC’S 7805, 7905-switch mode power
UNIT-II supply (SMP’S), principle of SMP’S-block diagram of SMP’S. Practical uses of
Multimeter (analog and digital) –testing and measurements of resistor, capacitor
and transistor
MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRONICS HOME APPLIANCES LED/LCD
TV-music player, CCTV Camera block diagram-its working - cathode ray
UNIT-III oscilloscope –its principle and block diagram- Measurement of Frequency, AC
and DC using CRO
MAINTENANCE OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS Various parts of computer-its
assembling-installing windows operating systems, software and antivirus
UNIT-IV
computer hardware maintenance-formatting and maintenance-Basic network
installation-IP address setting and its maintenance. Modem-working principle.
SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS AND INVERTERS Solar Panels -Solar Inverter
– their principle & operation, power rating-, Protection circuits used in
UNIT-V
inverters– Solar Battery - battery level, over load, over charging. Various faults
and its rectification.
1. Principles of Electronics by V K Mehta, S Chand & Co., 5th edition2001.0
2. Functional Electronics by Ramanan.
TEXT
3. Solar Power Hand Book, Dr. H. naganagouda (2014) 2. Green Power: Eco-
BOOKS
Friendly Energy Engineering”, Khartchenko . N.V, “Tech Books, and New
Delhi, 2008.
1. Basic Electronics, 6th edition by B Grob, McGraw Hill NY1
REFEREN 2. Integrated electronics-Millman and Halkias
CE 3. Electronic principles - Malvino 6 th edition
BOOKS 4. Operational amplifier – Gyakwar
5. Basic electronics B. Basavaraj, H.N.Shivasankar University press
METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

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COURSE FIFTH SEMESTER – CORE THEORY 5

COURSETITLE ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND ELECTROMAGNETISM
CREDITS 4
COURSE To classify materials based on their electrical and magnetic properties. To
OBJECTIVES analyse the working principles of electrical gadgets. To understand the
behaviour of dc, ac and transient currents. To know about the communication
by electromagnetic waves.

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

CAPACITORS AND THERMO ELECTRICITY
Capacitor - principle - capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor (with and without
UNIT I dielectric slab) - effect of dielectric - Carey Foster bridge - temperature coefficient
of resistance - Seebeck effect - Laws of thermo emf - Peltier effect - Thomson effect
UNIT-I - Thermoelectric diagrams and their uses - thermodynamics of thermo couple.

MAGNETIC EFFECT OF CURRENT

Biot and Savart’s law - magnetic induction due to circular coil - force on a current
element by magnetic field - force between two infinitely long conductors - torque
on a current loop in a field - moving coil galvanometer - damping correction -
UNIT-II Ampere’s circuital law - differential form – divergence of magnetic field - magnetic
induction due to toroid.
MAGNETISM AND ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION
Magnetic induction B - Magnetization M - relation between B, H and M -
magnetic susceptibility - magnetic permeability - experiment to draw B-H curve -
UNIT-III energy loss due to hysteresis - importance of hysteresis curve - Faraday and Lenz
laws - vector form - self-inductance -coefficient of self-inductance of solenoid -
Anderson’s method - mutual inductance - coefficient of mutual inductance
between two coaxial solenoids - coefficient of coupling.

TRANSIENT AND ALTERNATING CURRENTS

Growth and decay of current in a circuit containing resistance and inductance -
growth and decay of charge in a circuit containing resistance and capacitor -
growth and decay of charge in an LCR circuit (expression for charge only) - peak,
UNIT-IV average and rms values of ac - LCR series - parallel circuits - resonance condition
- Q factor - power factor.

MAXWELL’S EQUATIONS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC

WAVES

UNIT-V Maxwell’s equations in vacuum, material media - physical significance of

Maxwell’s equations - displacement current - plane electromagnetic waves in free
space - velocity of light - Poynting vector - electromagnetic waves in a linear
homogeneous media - refractive index.

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1. Murugeshan. R., - Electricity and Magnetism, 8thEdn, 2006, S.Chand and

Co, New Delhi.
2. Sehgal D.L., Chopra K.L, Sehgal N.K., - Electricity and Magnetism,
TEXT BOOKS 3. Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi.
4. M. Narayanamurthy and N. Nagarathnam, Electricity and Magnetism, 4th
Edition.
5. National Publishing Co., Meerut.
1. 1. Brijlal and Subramanian, Electricity and Magnetism, 6th
Edn.,Ratanand Prakash, Agra.
2. Brijlal, N.Subramanyan and JivanSeshan, Mechanics and
Electrodynamics (2005),
REFERENCE 3. Eurasia Publishing House (Pvt.) Ltd., New Delhi.
BOOKS 4. David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 2ndEdn. 1997,
Prentice Hall of
5. India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
6. D. Halliday, R. Resnik and J. Walker - Fundamentals of Physics, 6thEdn.,
Wiley, NY, 2001.
1. https://www.edx.org/course/electricity
WEB 2. https://www.udemy.com/courses/ electricity
RESOURCES 3. https://www.edx.org/course/magnetism
4. http://www.hajim.rochester.edu/optics/undergraduate/courses.html

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
CO1 Describe various thermo-electric effects and their properties.
CO2 Apply Biot and Savart law to study the magnetic effect of
electric current.
CO3 Use Faraday and Lenz laws in explaining self and mutual
COURSE inductance.
OUTCOMES
CO4 Analyze the time variation of current and potential difference
in AC circuits.
CO5 Relate different physical quantities used to explain magnetic
properties of materials.

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUT COMES:

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of STRONG(S), MEDIUM (M) and LOW (L).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S S S S S S M S M

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CO2 M S S S M S S M M M
CO3 S S S M S S S M S M
CO4 S S S S S S S M M M
CO5 S S M S S S M M S M

COURSE FIFTH SEMESTER – CORE - 6

COURSE TITLE ATOMIC and NUCLEAR PHYSICS
CREDITS 4
COURSE To make students understand the development of atom models, quantum
OBJECTIVES numbers, coupling schemes and analysis of magnetic moments of an
electrons; To gain knowledge on excitation and ionization potentials, splitting
of spectral lines in magnetic and electric fields; To get knowledge on
radioactive decay; To know the concepts used in nuclear reaction; to
understand the quark model of classification of elementary particles.

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

VECTOR ATOM MODEL: Introduction – Vector atom model – electron
spin – spatial quantisation – quantum numbers associated with vector atom
model. Coupling Schemes L-S and j-j coupling. Pauli's Exclusion Principle.
UNIT-I Magnetic dipole moment due to orbital motion and spin motion of the electron
– Bohr magnetron – Stern-Gerlach experiment.
ATOMIC SPECTRA: Spectral terms and notations – Zeeman
Effect – quantum mechanical explanation of normal Zeeman
effect. Anomalous Zeeman Effect – quantum mechanical theory – fine
UNIT-II structure of sodium D-lines. Paschen-Back Effect, Stark Effect.
STRUCTURE OF NUCLEI: General Nuclear Properties – charge, size,
shape, mass, density, spin, parity. Mass defect and Binding energy – Binding
UNIT-III energy curve. Nuclear force – characteristics of nuclear forces. Nuclear Models
– Liquid Drop Model – similarities between nucleus and liquid drop – mass
formula. Shell Model - magic numbers – evidences that led to shell structure.
RADIOACTIVITY: Discovery of radioactivity – exponential decay law–
half-life, mean-life. Natural and Artificial radio activity. Properties of alpha
rays, beta rays and gamma rays – Gamow's theory of alpha decay (qualitative
UNIT-IV study) – Geiger- Nuttal law – beta decay spectra
Nuclear Reactor, Accelerator and Detectors: Nuclear fusion –
Nuclear fission. Nuclear Reactor – construction and working – radio isotopes
and its applications. Charged Particle Accelerators - Cyclotron – Detectors of
UNIT-V Nuclear Radiation – Geiger Muller Counter – Scintillation Counter. Nuclear
facilities in India.

1. R. Murugesan, Modern Physics, S. Chand and Co. (All units)

(Units IandII-Problems)
TEXT BOOKS
2. Brijlaland N. Subrahmanyam, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, S.
Chand and Co. (All units)

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3. J. B. Rajam, Modern Physics, S. Chand and Co.

4. SehgalandChopra, Modern Physics, Sultan Chand, New Delhi
5. Arthur Beiser– Concept of Modern Physics, McGraw Hill
Publication, 6th Edition.
1. Perspective of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser, McGraw Hill.
2. Modern Physics, S. Ramamoorthy, National Publishing and Co.
3. Laser and Non-Linear Optics by B.B.Laud, Wiley Easter Ltd.,New
York,1985.
REFERENCE 4. Tayal, D.C.2000 – Nuclear Physics, Edition, Himalaya Publishing
BOOKS House, Mumbai.
5. Irving Kaplan (1962) Nuclear Physics, Second Edition, Oxford
and IBH Publish and Co, New Delhi.
6. J.B. Rajam– Atomic Physics, S. Chand Publication, 7th Edition.
7. Roy and Nigam, – Nuclear Physics (1967) First edition, Wiley Eastern
Limited, New Delhi.
1. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html
2. https://makingphysicsfun.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/photoelect
ric-effect.pptx
WEB
3. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/quantum-
RESOURCES
physics/in-in-nuclei/v/types-of-decay
4. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/in-in-class-12th-physics-
india/nuclei
METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
CO1 List the properties of electrons and positive rays, define
specific charge of positive rays and know about different mass
spectrographs.
CO2 Outline photo electric effect and the terms related to it, State
laws of photoelectric emission, Explain experiments and
applications of photo electric effect, Solve problems based on
photoelectric equation.
COURSE CO3 Explain different atom models, Describe different quantum
OUTCOMES numbers and different coupling schemes.
CO4 Differentiate between excitation and ionization potentials,
Explain Davis and Goucher’s experiment,Apply selection rule,
Analyse Paschen-Back effect, Compare Zeeman and Stark
effect.
CO5 Understand the condition for production of laser, Appreciate
various properties and applications of lasers.

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUT COMES:

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of STRONG(S), MEDIUM (M) and LOW (L).

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PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S S S S S S M S M
CO2 S S M S M S S M M M
CO3 S S S M S S M S S S
CO4 M S S S S M S M M M
CO5 S M S S M S S M M S

COURSE FIFTH SEMESTER – CORE - 7

COURSETITLE ANALOG AND COMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS
CREDITS 3
COURSE To study the design, working and applications of semiconducting
OBJECTIVES devices. To construct various electronic circuits. To study them in
details. To study the basis of audio and video communication systems
and the aspects of satellite and Fibre Optic Communications.
UNITS COURSE DETAILS

DIODES: Diode characteristics –half wave rectifier, center tapped and

bridge full wave rectifiers, calculation of efficiency and ripple factor -
UNIT-I
clipper circuits, clamping circuits. DC power supply: Block diagram of
a power supply, Zener diode as voltage regulator.

TRANSISTOR AMPLIFIERS: Transistor configurations: CB, CE and

CC modes – I-V characteristics and hybrid parameters – DC load line –
UNIT-II
Q point self-bias - RC coupled CE amplifier – power amplifiers – push
pull amplifiers – tuned amplifiers.
TRANSISTOR OSCILLATORS: feedback amplifier - principle of
feedback, positive and negative feedback - voltage and current gain -
UNIT-III advantages of negative feedback - Barkhausen’s criterion - Transistor
oscillators: Hartley, Colpitts, Phase shift oscillators.
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS AND TIMER: Differential
amplifiers – OP-AMP characteristics – IC 741 pin configuration –
UNIT-IV inverting and non-inverting amplifiers – summing and difference
amplifiers – differentiator and integrator – IC 555 pin configuration -
astable multivibrator (square wave generator) – monostable vibrator
MODULATION AND DEMODULATION: Theory of amplitude
modulation - frequency modulation – comparison of AM and FM –
UNIT-V phase modulation – pulse width modulation – pulse modulation
systems: PAM, PPM, and PCM – Demodulation: AM and FM
detection.
1. V.K.Mehta - Principles of Electronics, S.Chand and Co. Ltd., 2004.
2. V.Vijayendran - Integrated Electronics, S.Vishwanathan Publishers,
Chennai.
TEXT BOOKS
3. B.L. Theraja - A Text Book of Electrical Technology.
4. John D. Ryder - Electronic fundamentals and Applications.
5. Malvino - Electronic Principles, Tata McGraw Hill.

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1. B. Grob - Basic Electronics, 6th edition, McGraw Hill, NY, 1989.

2. Herbert Taub and Donald schilling - Digital Integrated Electronics,
REFERENCE McGraw Hill, NY.
BOOKS 3. Ramakant A. – Op amp principles and linear integrated circuits, Gaykward
4. Bagde and S. P. Singh - Elements of Electronics.
5. Millman and Halkias- Integrated Electronics, Tata McGraw Hill.
1. https://www.queenmaryscollege.edu.in/eresources/undergraduateprogram/
py157
WEB 2. www.ocw.mit.edu>...> Circuits and Electronics
RESOURCES 3. www.ocw.mit.edu>...> Introductory Analog Electronics Laboratory
4. https:// www.elprocus.com> semiconductor devices
5. https:// www.britannica.com>technology

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
CO1 Explain the basic concepts of semiconductors devices.
CO2 know and classify the basic principles of biasing and transistor
amplifiers
COURSE
CO3 Acquire the fundamental concepts of oscillators.
OUTCOMES
CO4 Understand the working of operational amplifiers
CO5 Learn and analyze the operations of sequential and
combinational digital circuits

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUT COMES:

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of STRONG(S), MEDIUM (M) and LOW (L).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S S S S S S M S M
CO2 S S M S M M S M M M
CO3 M M S L S S L S S S
CO4 M S S S S S S M L M
CO5 S M S S M M S M M S

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ELECTIVE COURSES (EC)

STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE ANY OF THESES SUBJECTS IN SEMESTER V

EC 1. Spectroscopy
EC 2. Mathematical Physics
EC 3. Python Programming and Basics of AI and Data Science

COURSE FIVETH SEMESTER –ELECTIVE COURSE (EC -1)

COURSETITLE SPECTROSCOPY

CREDITS 4

COURSE This course facilitates an understanding of atomic and molecular spectra and the
instrumentations. The paper needs a basic knowledge about atomic structure and
OBJECTIVES the learners are expected to gain knowledge to identify materials with the help
of various spectra

UNITS COURSEDETAILS

UNIT-I MICROWAVE SPECTROSCOPY: Rotation of molecules – Classification of

molecules – Rotation spectra of diatomic molecules – Intensities of spectral
lines – Effect of isotopic substitution – non-rigid rotator – Spectrum of a non-
rigid rotator-Techniques and Instrumentation of Microwave spectroscopy
(Microwave spectrometer)
UNIT-II INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY: I.R. spectroscopy – Vibrating diatomic
molecules – Simple Harmonic Oscillator - Anharmonic oscillator – Diatomic
vibrating rotator - Analysis by IR techniques. Difference between IR and
Microwave spectroscopy.
UNIT-III RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY: Raman effect- Discovery – Quantum theory of
Raman effect – Classical theory of Raman Effect –Pure rotational Raman
spectra of Linear molecules – Advantages and disadvantages of Raman
spectroscopy-Raman spectrometer.
UNIT-IV ELECTRONIC SPECTROSCOPY: Vibrational coarse structure-Frank-
Condon principle – Rotational fine structure of electronic - vibration spectra-
Dissociation energy –– Fortrat parabola.
UNIT-V NMR SPECTROSCOPY: Introduction –Theory of NMR spectroscopy and
origin of NMR signal – NMR instrumentation – Application of NMR
spectroscopy - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – Interpretation of NMR
spectra- Advantages and disadvantages of MRI.
TEXT BOOKS 1.Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy - Colin N Banwell Elaine- M
Mccash Fifth Edition
2.Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy - G. Aruldhas, PHI Learning Pvt.
Ltd,India
1.Hand book of Analytical Instruments -R.S. Khandpur, Tata MC Grow Hill Ltd.
2.Spectroscopy -G.R. Chatwal and S.K. Anand, Himalaya publishing House,
REFERENCE NewDelhi.
BOOKS

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

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COURSE FIFTH SEMESTER –ELECTIVE COURSE (EC -2)

COURSE TITLE MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS

CREDITS 2
COURSE To understand higher mathematical concepts which are applied to solve
OBJECTIVES problems in Physics and similar situations

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

MATRICES: Types of matrices – symmetric, Hermitian, unitary and
orthogonal matrices– characteristic equation of a matrix – Cayley-Hamilton
UNIT-I
theorem – inverse of matrix by Cayley-Hamilton theorem – diagonalization of
2x2 real symmetric matrices.
VECTOR CALCULUS: Vector differentiation – directional derivatives –
definitions & Physical significance of gradient, divergence, curl and Laplace
UNIT-II
operators– vector identities – line, surface and volume integrals – statement
and proof for Gauss’s divergence theorem and Stoke’s theorem
ORTHOGONAL CURVILINEAR COORDINATES: Basis vectors –unit
vectors in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems –gradient of
UNIT-III a scalar –divergence and curl of a vector – Laplacian in these coordinate
systems.
FOURIER SERIES: Periodic functions – Dirichlet’s conditions – general
Fourier series – even and odd functions and their Fourier expansions – Fourier
cosine and sine – Fourier analysis of square wave, saw-tooth wave, half
wave/full wave rectifier wave forms.
UNIT-IV
FOURIER TRANSFORMS: Fourier Integral theorem(Statement only)–
Fourier, Fourier sine and Fourier cosine transforms,– Fourier transform of
single pulse – trigonometric, exponential and Gaussian functions – inverse
Fourier transform
NUMERICAL METHODS: Determination of zeros of polynomials – roots
of algebraic and transcendental equations using bisection methods – Newton-
UNIT-V
Raphson method to find square root and cube roots – Evaluation of definite
integral using trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s 1/3 and 1/8 rule
1. Mathematical Physics - Satya prakash, Sultan Chand, Meerut
2. Mathematical Physics – B. D. Gupta.
TEXT 3. Mathematical Physics – H. K. Das, S. Chand & Co, New Delhi.
BOOKS 4. Numerical methods, Singaravelu, Meenakshi publication,4th Edn., 1999.
5. Numerical methodsP.Kandasamy, K.Thilagavathy, K. Gunavathi,
S.Chand, 2016
1. Fourier Analysis by M.R. Spiegel, 2004, Tata McGraw-Hill.
REFEREN 2. Engineering Mathematics III- B, M. K. Venkataraman,
CE 3. Applied Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers, Bruce R. Kusse &
BOOKS Erik A. Westwig, 2nd Ed, WILEY-VCH Verlag, 2006.
4. Vector space & Matrices – J. C. Jain, Narosa Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

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COURSE FIFTH SEMESTER –ELECTIVE COURSE (EC -3)

COURSE TITLE PYTHON PROGRAMMING AND BASICS OF AI & DATA

SCIENCE
CREDITS 2
COURSE Objective of the course is to provide knowledge about the basics of Computer
OBJECTIVES programming in Python and to solve problems by writing programs. Basic
knowledge of AI and Data Science. The paper does not need any special
prerequisite and the learners are expected to come out with the ability to apply
the computer language PYTHON to solve PHYSICS problems.

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

BASICS - Python Introduction – Tokens:literals, Variables, Reserved
Words, Operators, Delimiters and Escape sequences - Standard Data
UNIT-I Types - Expressions – Comments in Python - Input and Output
functions -Simple Physics formula based programming in Python..

CONTROL STATEMENTS: Control Flow Statements and Syntax with

UNIT-II examples- Looping statements - string operations- LISTS: List- list slices - list
methods - list loop –Tuples assignment– sets - Dictionaries.
FUNCTIONS: Definition and types - Passing parameters to a
Function - Scope – Type conversion-Passing Functions to a Function
UNIT-III - Modules - Standard Modules – Inbuilt Function- Scope of
Variables.
OBJECT ORIENTED FEATURES: Introduction-Defining
Classes- Public and private Data member-Creating Object-Accessing
UNIT-IV class members-Using objects. Constructors-Destructors- Introduction
of simple Inheritance – Introduction of simple Polymorphism-
ERROR HANDLING :Run Time Errors - Exception Model
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE: Introduction -
History of AI - Applications of AI – Defining Algorithm – A* Algorithm.
UNIT-V DATA SCIENCE: Introduction – Defining Data , Information and Data
structure-Basic concept of Probability and Statistics.

TEXT 1. Fundamental of Pythons-First program by Kenneth A.Lambert

BOOKS 2. Python Programming-A modular approach by pearson-sheetal Taneja
3. Hands on AI for beginners by Patric D. Smith Introduction to Data
Science by by Dr. Sushil Dohare, Dr. V SelvaKumar Sachin Raval

REFEREN 1. Python Crash Course – Eric Matthes No starch press,san fransisco

CE BOOKS 2. Python programming using problem solving approach – Reema
Thareja-Oxford university press
3. Python: The Complete Reference by Martin C. Brown
4. AI for beginners by Jassim M

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1. https://youtu.be/eWRfhZUzrAc
2. https://youtu.be/kqtD5dpn9C8
WEB LINK
3. https://youtu.be/9IgscYw7BnY
4. https://youtu.be/ua-CiDNNj30
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Continuous End Semester Examination Total Grade
Internal Assessment
25 75 100

COURSE FIFTH SEMESTER – CORE PRACTICAL 5

COURSETITLE PHYSICS PRACTICAL V
CREDITS 2
COURSE Demonstrate various optical phenomena principles, working, apply with
OBJECTIVES various materials and interpret the results.
GENERAL PHYSICS EXPERIMENTS - I
Minimum of Six Experiments from the list:
1. Potentiometer – Calibration of Voltmeter (High Range)
2. Spectrometer– Grating - Normal incidence - Wave length of Mercury spectral
lines.
3. Spectrometer – Grating - Minimum deviation - Wave length of Mercury
spectral lines.
4. Young’s Modulus – Elliptical Fringes
5. Bi-prism – Determination of Wavelength.
6. Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorem verification
7. Y – by Cornus method.
8. Forbe’s method – Thermal conductivity of a metal rod.
9. Spectrometer – (i-d) curve.
10. Spectrometer – (i-i‫ )׳‬curve.
11. Ballistic Galvanometer – High resistance by leakage
12. Desauty’s Bridge – Determination of C, C1 & C2 in series and parallel

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

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COURSE FIFTH SEMESTER – CORE PRACTICAL 6

COURSETITLE PHYSICS PRACTICAL VI
CREDITS 2
COURSE To perform basic experiments on characteristics of electronic devices
OBJECTIVES and then get into the applications such as amplifiers, oscillators,
counters, multivibrators. Perform fundamental experiments on
microprocessor 8085 and learn to write programs by themselves.
ELECTRONICS EXPERIMENTS - I
Minimum of Six Experiments from the list:
1. V-I Characteristics of Junction diode and Zener diode
2. Zener diode – voltage regulations bridge rectifier
3. Dual power supply using IC’s
4. OPAMP – Adder & Subtractor
5. OPAMP – Low Pass & High Pass Filter
6. Characteristics of a transistor – (CE mode)
7. RC coupled CE transistor amplifier - single stage.
8. Colpitt’s oscillator -transistor.
9. FET - characteristics.
10. UJT –characteristics
11. Astable multivibrator using 555 timer
12. Bistable multivibrator – 555 timer

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

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COURSE SIXTHSEMESTER – CORE -8

COURSE TITLE RELATIVITY AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
CREDITS 4
COURSE To understand the theory of relativity, its postulates and the
OBJECTIVES consequences. To learn the importance of transformation
equations. And also, to learn special theory of relativity. To
interpret the wave theory of matter with various theoretical
and experimental evidences. To derive and use Schrodinger’s
wave equation and also learn about various operators. To solve
Schrodinger’s wave equation for simple problems and analyse to
understand the solutions.

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

SPECIAL THEORY OF RELATIVITY: Frames of reference – Galilean
Relativity – Postulates of special theory of relativity – Lorentz transformations
– length contraction – time dilation – concept of simultaneity – variation of
UNIT-I mass with velocity – Einstein’s mass-energy relation – relativistic momentum
– energy relation.
FAILURE OF CLASSICAL PHYSICS: Black body radiation – Failure of
Classical Physics to explain energy distribution in the spectrum of a black body
– Planck’s Quantum theory – Wein’s distribution law – Rayleigh Jean’s law.
UNIT-II Photo Electric Effect – Difficulty with Classical Physics – Einstein’s Photo
Electric Equation – work function.
CONCEPT OF MATTER WAVES: de Broglie’s concept of matter waves
– expression for de Broglie’s wave length – phase velocity – group velocity –
relationship. Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle – Elementary proof of
UNIT-III Heisenberg’s uncertainty relations.

OPERATORS AND SCHRÖDINGER EQUATION: Postulates of

quantum mechanics – Wave function and its interpretation – linear
operators – Eigenvalue – Hermitian operator – Properties of Hermitian
operator – Commutator Algebra.
UNIT-IV SCHRÖDINGER EQUATION: Schrodinger’s wave equation in time
dependent form – Steady state Schrodinger’s wave equation – extension to
three dimensions.

APPLICATIONS OF SCHRÖDINGER EQUATIONS: Particle in a one-

dimensional box – Particle in a rectangular three- dimensional box.
Simple harmonic oscillator – One dimensional simple harmonic oscillator
in quantum mechanics – zero-point energy. Reflection at a step potential
UNIT-V – Transmission across a potential barrier – Barrier Penetration (tunnelling
effect).

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1. Modern Physics, R. Murugeshan, KiruthigaSivaprasath,S.

Chand and Co.,17th Revised Edition, 2014.
2. Concepts of Modern Physics, A.Beiser, 6th Ed., McGraw-Hill,
2003.
3. Special Theory of Relativity,S. P.Puri, Pearson Education, India,
TEXT BOOKS
2013.
4. Quantum Mechanics, GhatakandLoganathan, Macmillan
Publications.
5. Quantum mechanics – Satyaprakash and Swati Saluja.
KedarNath Ram Nathand Co.
1. Fundamentals of Modern Physics, Peter J. Nolan, 1stEdition,
2014, by Physics
2. Quantum Mechanics, V. Devanathan, Narosa Pub. House,
Chennai, 2005.
REFERENCE 3. Quantum Mechanics, V.K. Thangappan, New Age
BOOKS International, New Delhi.
4. A Text Book of Quantum Mechanics, Mathews andVenkatesan,
Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
5. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, Pauling and Wilson,
McGraw Hill Co., NewYork.
1. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/qapp.html
2. https://swayam.gov.in/nd2_arp19_ap83/preview
WEB 3. https://swayam.gov.in/nd1_noc20_ph05/preview
RESOURCES 4. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/special-
relativity/minkowski-spacetime/v/introduction-to-special-
relativity-and-minkowski-spacetime-diagrams

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
CO1 Understand various postulates of special theory of relativity.
CO2 Appreciate the importance of transformation equations
COURSEO and also the general theory of relativity..
UTCOMES CO3 Realise the wave nature of matter and understand its importance
CO4 Derive Schrodinger equation and also realize the use of
operators.
CO5 Apply Schrödinger equation to simple problems.

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MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUT COMES:

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of STRONG(S), MEDIUM (M) and LOW (L).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S S S S S S M S M
CO2 S S M S M M S M M M
CO3 M M S M S S M S S S
CO4 M S S S S S S M M M
CO5 S M S S M M S M M S

COURSE SIXTH SEMESTER – CORE 9

COURSETI SOLID STATE PHYSICS
TLE
CREDITS 4
COURSE To understand constituents, properties and models of nucleus.
OBJECTIV To give reason for radioactivity and study their properties. To learn about
ES the principles of various particle detectors and accelerators.
To acquire knowledge on different types of nuclear reactions and their
applications. To know the reason for cosmic rays and their effect on the
surface of earth and also understand the classification of elementary
particles.
UNITS COURSE DETAILS

UNIT-I BONDING IN SOLIDS, CRYSTAL STRUCTURE: types of bonding

–ionic bonding – bond energy of NaCl molecule –covalent bonding ––
Van-der-Waals bonding – crystal lattice – lattice translational vectors –
lattice with basis – unit cell – Bravais’ lattices –crystal structure –
packing of SCC, BCC, and FCC structures – structures of NaCl and
diamond crystals – Miller indices – procedure for finding them.

UNIT-II ELEMENTARY LATTICE DYNAMICS: lattice vibrations and

phonons: linear monoatomic and diatomic chains. acoustical and optical
phonons – Dulong and Petit’s Law –properties of metals – classical free
electron theory of metals(Drude-Lorentz) – Ohm’s law – electrical and
thermal conductivities – Weidemann-Franz’ law.
MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS: permeability,
UNIT-III susceptibility, relation between them – classification of magnetic
materials – properties of dia, para,ferro, ferri and antiferromagnetism –
Langevin’s theory of diamagnetism – Weiss theory of paramagnetism –
Curie-Weiss law – Weiss theory of ferromagnetism(qualitative only) –
domains –B-H curve –hysteresis and energy loss – soft and hard
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UNIT-IV DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS: Basic definitions -

polarization and electric susceptibility –local electric field of an atom –
dielectric constant and polarisability – polarization processes: electronic
polarization– calculation of polarisability – ionic, orientational and space
charge polarization –internal field – Clausius-Mosotti relation –
frequency dependence of dielectric constant –dielectric loss – effect of
temperature on dielectric constant.

UNIT-V FERROELECTRIC & SUPERCONDUCTING PROPERTIES OF

MATERIALS: ferroelectric effect: Curie-Weiss Law – ferroelectric
domains,– elementary band theory: band gap(no derivation) –– Hall
effect – measurement of conductivity (four probe method) - Hall
coefficient.
Superconductivity: general properties of superconducting materials –
critical temperature – critical magnetic field – Meissner effect –isotope
effect – type-I and type-II superconductors – London’s equation and
penetration depth.

TEXT 1. Introduction to Solid State Physics,Kittel, Willey Eastern Ltd (2003).

BOOKS 2. Solid state Physics, Rita John,1st edition, TataMcGraw Hill publishers
(2014).
3. Solid State Physics , R L Singhal, Kedarnath Ram Nath& Co., Meerut
(2003)
4. Elements of Solid State Physics, J.P. Srivastava, 2nd Edition, 2006,
Prentice-Hall of India
5. Introduction to Solids, Leonid V. Azaroff, 2004, Tata Mc-Graw Hill
6. Solid State Physics, N.W. Ashcroft and N.D. Mermin, 1976, Cengage
Learning
7. Solid-state Physics, H. Ibach and H. Luth, 2009, Springer
8. Elementary Solid State Physics, 1/e M. Ali Omar, 1999, Pearson India
9. Solid State Physics, M.A. Wahab, 2011, Narosa Publishing House, ND
REFERENC 1. Puri&Babber – Solid State Physics – S.Chand&Co. New Delhi.
E BOOKS 2. Kittel - Introduction to solid state physics, Wiley and Sons, 7th edition.
3. Raghavan - Materials science and Engineering, PHI
4. Azaroff - Introduction to solids, TMH
5. S. O. Pillai - Solid State Physics, Narosa publication
6. A.J. Dekker - Solid State Physics, McMillan India Ltd.
7. Elements of Solid State Physics, J.P. Srivastava, 2nd Edition, 2006,
Prentice-Hall of India
8. Solid State Physics, K. Ilangovan, 1st Edition, MJP Publishers, 2021.
WEBLINKS 1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115105099/
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115106061/

METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade
25 75 100

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COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
Classify the bonding andcrystal structure also learn about the
CO1
crystal structure analysis using X ray diffraction.
Understand the lattice dynamics and thus learn the electrical
CO2
and thermal properties of materials.
COURSEO
Give reason for classifying magnetic material on the basis of
UTCOMES CO3
their behaviour.
CO4 Comprehend the dielectric behavior of materials.
Appreciate the ferroelectric and super conducting properties of
CO5
materials.

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUT COMES:

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of STRONG(S), MEDIUM (M) and LOW (L).
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S M S S S S S M S S
CO2 M S M S M M S M M M
CO3 S M S M S M M S S S
CO4 S S S S M S S M M M
CO5 S M M S S M S M M S

COURSE SIXTH SEMESTER CORE - 10

COURSETITLE DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AND MICROPROCESSOR 8085
CREDITS 4
COURSE To learn all types of number systems, Boolean algebra and identities,
OBJECTIVES digital circuits for addition and subtraction, flip-flops, registers,
counters. To get the knowledge on fundamentals of 8085 architecture,
instruction sets and simple programs.

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

Decimal, binary, octal, hexadecimal numbers systems and their
conversions – codes: BCD, gray and excess-3 codes –code
conversions ––binary addition, binary subtraction using 1’s & 2’s
UNIT-I complement methods – Boolean laws – De-Morgan’s theorem –basic
logic gates -universal logic gates (NAND & NOR) –standard
representation of logic functions (SOP & POS) – minimization
techniques (Karnaugh map: 2, 3, 4 variables).
Adders: half &full adder – subtractors: half &full subtractor –parallel
binary adder – magnitude comparator – multiplexers (4:1)
UNIT-II
&demultiplexers (1:4), encoder (8-line-to-3- line) and decoder (3-line-
to-8-line), BCD to seven segment decoder.
Flip-flops: R-S Flip-flop , J-K Flip-flop, T and D type flip-flops,
master-slave flip-flop, truth tables, registers:- serial in serial out and
parallel in and parallel out – counters asynchronous:-mod-8, mod-10,
UNIT-III synchronous - ring counter and up-down counter – A/D and D/A
converter.

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General memory operations, ROM, RAM (static and dynamic),

PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, EAROM. IC – logic families: RTL, DTL,
UNIT-IV TTL logic, CMOS NAND & NOR Gates, CMOS Inverter,
Programmable Logic Devices – Programmable Logic Array (PLA),
Programmable Array Logic (PAL).
8085 Microprocessor: Introduction to microprocessor – pin
configuration of 8085 – Flags – Registers (General and special
purpose) – interrupts and its priority – instruction set of 8085 –
UNIT-V
addressing modes of 8085 - Assembly language programming using
8085 – programs for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
(8-Bit only).
1. M.Morris Mano, “Digital Design “3rd Edition, PHI, NewDelhi.
2. Ronald J. Tocci. “Digital Systems-Principles and Applications” 6/e. PHI. New
Delhi. 1999.(UNITS I to IV )
TEXT BOOKS 3. S.Salivahana& S. Arivazhagan-Digital circuits and design
4. Microprocessor Architecture, Programming and Applications with the 8085 –
Penram International Publishing, Mumbai.- Ramesh S.Gaonakar
5. Microcomputer Systems the 8086/8088 family – YU-Cheng Liu and GlenSA
1. Herbert Taub and Donald Schilling. “Digital Integrated Electronics” . McGraw
Hill. 1985.
2. S.K. Bose. “Digital Systems”. 2/e. New Age International.1992.
REFERENCE 3. D.K. Anvekar and B.S. Sonade. “Electronic Data Converters: Fundamentals
BOOKS &Applications”. TMH.1994.
4. Malvino and Leach. “Digital Principles and Applications”. TMG HillEdition
5. Microprocessors and Interfacing – Douglas V.Hall
6. Microprocessor and Digital Systems – Douglas V.Hall
1. https://youtu.be/-paFaxtTCkI
WEBLINKS 2. https://youtu.be/s1DSZEaCX_g

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
Learn about number systems, Boolean algebra, logical operation
CO1
and logic gates
Understand the working of adder, subractors, multiplexers and
COURSEO CO2
demultiplexers.
UTCOMES
CO3 Get knowledge on flip-flops and storage devices.
CO4 Gain inputs on architecture of microprocessor 8085.
CO5 Develop program writing skills .on microprocessor 8085.

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MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUT COMES:

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of STRONG(S), MEDIUM (M) and LOW (L).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S M S S S S S M S S
CO2 M S M S M M S M M M
CO3 S M S M S M M S S S
CO4 S S S S M S S M M M
CO5 S M M S S M S M M S

ELECTIVE COURSES (EC)

STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE ANY OF THESES SUBJECTS IN SEMESTER VI

EC 4. Energy Physics
EC 5. Material Science
EC 6. Nano science and Nanotechnology

SIXTH SEMESTER –ELECTIVE COURSE (EC -4)

ENERGY PHYSICS
Learning Objective: To get the understanding of the conventional and non-conventional
energy sources, their conservation and storage systems.
UNITS COURSE DETAILS
INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY SOURCES: World reserve of
energy sources – energy sources and their availability – conventional
UNIT-I energy sources – non-conventional and renewable energy sources –
comparison – merits, demerits and applications of fossil fuels.
SOLAR ENERGY: Introduction – solar constant – solar radiation at
the Earth’s surface–solar energy storage and storage systems – solar
UNIT-II pond – solar cooker – solar water heater – solar crop dryer - solar
greenhouse – types of greenhouses – Merits and demerits of solar
energy
WIND ENERGY: Introduction - Classification and description of
Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) – Principle and working
of wind energy collectors - Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
UNIT-III
(OTEC) - tidal energy - advantages and disadvantages of WECS,
OTEC and Tidal energy
BIOMASS ENERGY: Introduction – classification – biomass
conversion technologies – Thermochemical and biochemical
UNIT-IV conversion – biogas generation –classification of biogas plants –
floating drum plant – fixed dome type plant - advantages &
disadvantages.
ENERGY STORAGE: Importance of energy storage- batteries - lead
UNIT-V acid battery -nickel-cadmium battery – fuel cells – types of fuel cells –
advantages and disadvantages of fuel cells – applications of fuel cells.

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1. G.D.Rai, Non-Conventional Sources of Energy, Khanna Publishers,

2009, 4thEdn.
2. S P Sukhstme, J K Nayak, Solar Energy, Principles of Thermal
TEXT BOOKS
Collection and Storage, McGraw Hill, 2008, 3rdEdn.
3. D P Kothari, K P Singal, RakeshRajan, PHI Learning Pvt Ltd,
2011, 2ndEdn.
1. John Twidell& Tony Weir, Renewable Energy Resources, Taylor &
Francis, 2005, 2ndEdn.
2. S.A. Abbasi and NasemaAbbasi, Renewable Energy sources and
REFERENCE their environmental impact, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, 2008.
BOOKS 3. M. P. Agarwal, Solar Energy, S. Chand & Co. Ltd., New
Delhi,1982
4. H. C. Jain, Non-Conventional Sources of Energy, Sterling
Publishers,1986.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

SIXTH SEMESTER –ELECTIVE COURSE (EC -5)

MATERIALS SCIENCE
Learning Objective: To learn imperfections in crystals, deformation of materials and
testing of materials. To get knowledge on behavior of a material, under the action of light
and their applications. To know the applications of crystal defects.
UNITS COURSE DETAILS
CRYSTAL IMPERFECTIONS: introduction – point defects:
vacancies(problems), interstitials, impurities, electronic defects –point
defects –line defects: edge dislocation(problems), screw dislocation –
UNIT-I
surface defects: extrinsic defects – intrinsic defects: grain boundaries,
tilt &twist boundaries, twin boundaries, stacking faults – volume
defects – effect of imperfections.
MATERIAL DEFORMATION: introduction – elastic behavior of
materials – atomic model of elastic behavior –modulus as a parameter
UNIT-II
in design – rubber like elasticity – inelastic behavior of materials –
relaxation process – viscoelastic behavior of materials.
PERMANENT DEFORMATION AND STRENGTHENING
METHODS OF MATERIALS: introduction –plastic deformation:
tensile stress-strain curve – plastic deformation by slip – creep:
UNIT-III
mechanism of creep – creep resistant materials – strengthening
methods: strain hardening, grain refinement – solid solution
strengthening.
OPTICAL MATERIALS: introduction – optical absorption in metals,
semiconductors and insulators – NLO materials and their applications
UNIT-IV
– display devices and display materials: fluorescence and
phosphorescence – light emitting diodes –liquid crystal displays.
MECHANICAL TESTING: destructive testing: tensile test, hardness
UNIT-V
test – nondestructive testing (NDT): radiographic methods – thermal

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methods of NDT: thermography – equipment used for NDT:

metallurgical microscope
1. Materials science and Engineering, Raghavan V, Prentice Hall of
TEXT BOOKS India, Sixth Edition, 2015
2. Materials science, V. Rajendran, McGraw Hill publications2011
1. William D. Callister, Jr., Material Science & Engineering – An
Introduction, 8th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2007
2. W. Bolton, “Engineering materials technology”, 3rd Edition,
Butterworth & Heinemann, 2001.
REFERENCE
3. Donald R. Askeland, Pradeep P. Phule, “The Science and
BOOKS
Engineering of Materials”, 5th Edition, Thomson Learning, First
Indian Reprint, 2007.
8. William F. Smith, “Structure and Properties of Engineering Alloys”,
Mc-Graw-Hill Inc., U.S.A, 2nd edition, 1993.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

SIXTH SEMESTER –ELECTIVE COURSE (EC -6)

NANOSCIENCE AND NANO TECHNOLOGY

Learning Objective: This course aims to provide an overall understanding of Nanoscience
and Nanotechnology and introduces different types of nanomaterials, their properties,
fabrication methods, characterization techniques and a range of applications.
UNITS COURSE DETAILS
NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY: Introduction
Nanoscale. Nanostructures: 0D, 1D,2D– surface to volume ratio– size
UNIT-I effect – excitons – quantum confinement– metal based nanoparticles
(metal and metal oxide) – nanocomposites (non-polymer based) –
carbon nanostructures – fullerene –SWCNT and MWCNT
PROPERTIES OF NANOMATERIALS:
Introduction –mechanical behavior –elastic properties – hardness and
UNIT-II strength – ductility and toughness – optical properties – surface plasmon
resonance – electrical properties – dielectric materials and properties –
magnetic properties – super paramagnetism – properties of CNTs.
FABRICATION METHODS AND VACUUM TECHNIQUES:
Top-down and bottom-up approaches – electrochemical method –
UNIT-III chemical & physical vapour depositions (CVD & PVD) – thermal
evaporation. Lithography: photolithography – sol-gel methods –
synthesis of CNT.
CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES:
Atomic force microscopy – scanning electron microscopy –
UNIT-IV transmission electron microscopy. Powder XRD method:
determination of structure and grain size analysis – UV-visible and
photoluminescence spectroscopy.
UNIT-V APPLICATIONS OF NANOMATERIALS:

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Medicine: drug delivery – photodynamic therapy Energy: fuel cells –

rechargeable batteries – supercapacitors. Sensors: nanosensors based
on optical and physical properties – Nanoelectronics: CNTFET –
display screens – GMR read/write heads ––applications of CNTs .
1. K.K.Chattopadhyay and A.N.Banerjee, (2012), Introduction to
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.,
TEXT BOOKS 2. M.A. Shah, Tokeer Ahmad (2010), Principles of Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology, Narosa Publishing House Pvt Ltd.
3. Mick Wilson, et al (2005) Nanotechnology, Overseas Press.
1. Richard Booker and Earl Boysen, (2005) Nanotechnology, Wiley
Publishing Inc. USA
REFERENCE 2. J.H.Fendler (2007) Nano particles and nano structured films;
BOOKS Preparation, Characterization and Applications, John Wiley & Sons
3. B.S.Murty, et al (2012) Textbook of Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology, Universities Press.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade
25 75 100

COURSE SIXTH SEMESTER – CORE PRACTICAL 7

COURSETITLE PHYSICS PRACTICAL VII
CREDITS 2
COURSE Demonstrate various optical phenomena principles, working, apply with
OBJECTIVES various materials and interpret the results.
GENERAL PHYSICS EXPERIMENTS - II
Minimum of Six Experiments from the list:
1. Spectral response of photo conductor (LDR).
2. Potentiometer –Resistance and Specific resistance of the coil.
3. Potentiometer – E.M.F of a thermocouple.
4. Carey Foster’s bridge - Temperature coefficient of resistance of the
coil..
5. Conversion of Galvanometer into Voltmeter and Ammeter
6. Young’s Modulus – Hyperbolic Fringes
7. Potentiometer – Temperature Coefficient of Resistance
8. Spectrometer - Hartmann’s interpolation formula
9. Self-inductance – Rayleigh’s Bridge
10. Impedance and power factor – LR Circuit
11. Comparison of mutual inductance M1 / M2 - Ballistic Galvanometer
12. Moment of Magnet - Tan C position
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Continuous InternalAssessment End Semester Examination Total Grade
25 75 100

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COURSE SIXTH SEMESTER – CORE PRACTICAL 8

COURSETITLE PHYSICS PRACTICAL 8
CREDITS 2
COURSE To perform basic experiments on characteristics of electronic devices and
OBJECTIVES then get into the applications such as amplifiers, oscillators, counters,
multivibrators. Perform fundamental experiments on microprocessor 8085
and learn to write programs by themselves.
ELECTRONICS EXPERIMENTS - II
Minimum of Six Experiments from the list:.
1. Operational amplifier – Voltage follower
2. Operational amplifier - differentiator and integrator.
3. Wein’s Bridge Oscillator using IC 741
4. Hartley oscillator - transistor.
5. Study of gate ICs – NOT, OR, AND, NOR, NAND, XOR
6. Verification of De Morgan's theorem using ICs –NOT, OR, AND
7. Verification of Boolean Algebra (any four)
8. NAND as universal building block.
9. NOR as universal building block.
10. Half adder / Full adder using ICs
11. Monostable Multivibrator suing 555 Timer
12. Seven Segment Display using IC7490 and IC 7447
13. Microprocessor 8085 – addition (8 bit only)
14. Microprocessor 8085 – subtraction (8 bit only)

METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Continuous InternalAssessment End Semester Examination Total Grade
25 75 100

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COURSE ALLIED PAPER

COURSETITLE ALLIED PHYSICS – I
CREDITS 3
COURSE To impart basic principles of Physics that which would be helpful for
OBJECTIVES students who have taken programmes other than Physics.

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

WAVES, OSCILLATIONS AND ULTRASONICS: simple harmonic
motion (SHM) – composition of two SHMs at right angles (periods in the
ratio 1:1) – Lissajous figures – uses – laws of transverse vibrations of
UNIT-I strings – determination of AC frequency using sonometer (steel and brass
wires) – ultrasound – production – piezoelectric method – application of
ultrasonic in medical field.
PROPERTIES OF MATTER: Elasticity: elastic constants – bending of
beam – theory of non- uniform bending – determination of Young’s
modulus by non-uniform bending – energy stored in a stretched wire –
torsion of a wire – determination of rigidity modulus by torsional pendulum
UNIT-II Viscosity: streamline and turbulent motion – critical velocity – coefficient
of viscosity – Poiseuille’s formula
Surface tension: definition – molecular theory – droplets formation–shape,
size and lifetime– drop weight method
HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS: Joule-Kelvin effect – Joule-
Thomson porous plug experiment – theory – temperature of inversion –
thermodynamic system – thermodynamic equilibrium – laws of
UNIT-III thermodynamics – heat engine – Carnot’s cycle – efficiency – entropy –
change of entropy in reversible
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM: potentiometer – principle –
measurement of thermo emf using potentiometer –magnetic field due to a
current carrying conductor – Biot-Savart’s law – field along the axis of the
UNIT-IV
coil carrying current – peak, average and RMS values of ac current and
voltage – power factor and current values in an AC circuit - fuses and circuit
breakers in houses
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AND DIGITAL INDIA: logic gates, OR,
AND, NOT, NAND, NOR , EXOR logic gates – universal building blocks
UNIT-V – Boolean algebra – De Morgan’s theorem – verification – overview of
Government initiatives: semiconductor laboratories under Dept. of Space –
an introduction to Digital India
1. R.Murugesan (2001), Allied Physics,S. Chand and Co, NewDelhi.
2. Brijlal and N.Subramanyam (1994), Waves and Oscillations,Vikas
Publishing House, NewDelhi.
3. Brijlal and N.Subramaniam (1994), Properties of Matter,S.Chand
TEXT and Co.,NewDelhi.
BOOKS 4. J.B.Rajam and C.L.Arora (1976). Heat and Thermodynamics (8th
edition), S.ChandandCo.,New Delhi.
5. R.Murugesan(2005), Optics and Spectroscopy, S.Chand and Co,
NewDelhi.
6. A.Subramaniyam, Applied Electronics 2ndEdn., National Publishing

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Co.,Chennai.

1. Resnick Halliday and Walker(2018).Fundamentals of

th
Physics(11 edition),JohnWilleyand Sons, Asia Pvt.Ltd., Singapore.
2. V.R.KhannaandR.S.Bedi (1998), Textbook of Sound 1stEdn.
Kedharnaath Publish and Co, Meerut.
REFEREN 3. N.S.Khare and S.S.Srivastava (1983), Electricity and
th
Magnetism10 Edn.,Atma Ramand Sons, New Delhi.
CEBOOKS
4. D.R.KhannaandH.R. Gulati(1979). Optics,S. Chand and
Co.Ltd.,New Delhi.
5. V.K.Metha(2004).Principles of electronics6thEdn. S.Chand and
company.
1. https://youtu.be/M_5KYncYNyc
2. https://youtu.be/ljJLJgIvaHY
3. https://youtu.be/7mGqd9HQ_AU
4. https://youtu.be/h5jOAw57OXM
5. https://learningtechnologyofficial.com/category/fluid-mechanics-
WEB lab/
RESOURCES 6. http://hyperphysics.phy-
astr.gsu.edu/hbase/permot2.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=gT8Nth9NWPMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mXOMzUr
uMQandt=1shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4u-
SuaSu1sandt=3shttps://www.biolinscientific.com/blog/what-are-
surfactants-and-how-do-they-work

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:

Explain types of motion and extend their knowledge in the study

of various dynamic motions analyze and demonstrate
CO1
mathematically. Relate theory with practical applications in
medical field.
Explain their knowledge of understanding about materials and
CO2 their behaviors and apply it to various situations in laboratory
and real life. Connect droplet theory with Corona transmission.
COURSEO Comprehend basic concept of thermodynamics concept of
UTCOMES entropy and associated theorems able to interpret the process of
CO3
flow temperature physics in the background of growth of this
technology.
Articulate the knowledge about electric current resistance,
capacitance in terms of potential electric field and electric
CO4 correlatetheconnectionbetweenelectricfieldandmagneticfieldan
danalyzethemmathematicallyverifycircuitsandapplytheconcepts
to construct circuits and study them.

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Interpret the real life solutions using AND, OR, NOT basic
logic gates and intend their ideas to universal building blocks.
CO5 Infer operations using Boolean algebra and acquire elementary
ideas of IC circuits. Acquire information about various Govt.
programs/ institutions in this field.
MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUT COMES:
Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of STRONG(S), MEDIUM (M) and LOW (L).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S S S S S S S S S
CO2 M S S S M S S S S M
CO3 M S S S S M S S S S
CO4 S S S S S S S M S S
CO5 M S S S S S S S S S

COURSE ODD SEMESTER

COURSETITLE ALLIED PRACTICAL– I
CREDITS 3
COURSE Apply various physics concepts to understand Properties of Matter
OBJECTIVES and waves, set up experimentation to verify theories, quantify and
analyse, able to do error analysis and correlate results
Minimum of SIX Experiments from the list:
1. Young’s modulus by non-uniform bending using pin and microscope
2. Young’s modulus by uniform bending using optic lever,scale and
telescope
3. Rigidity modulus by torsional oscillations without mass
4. Verification of Newton’s Law of Cooling
5. Co-efficient of viscosity - Stoke’s method
6. Surface tension and interfacial Surface tension – drop weight method
7. index of prism using spectrometer
8. Verification of laws of transverse vibrations using sonometer
9. Calibration of low range voltmeter using potentiometer
10. Thermo emf using potentiometer
11. Thickness of a wire using air wedge
12. Construction of AND, OR, NOT gates using diodes and transistor

Note : Use of digital balance, digital screw gauge, digital calipers are
permitted

METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Continuous InternalAssessment End Semester Examination Total Grade
25 75 100

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COURSE EVEN SEMESTER ALLIED PAPER

COURSETITLE ALLIED PHYSICS –II
CREDITS 3
COURSE To understand the basic concepts of optics, modern Physics,
OBJECTIVES concepts of relativity and quantum physics, semiconductor
physics, and electronics.

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

OPTICS: interference – interference in thin films –colors of thin
films – air wedge – determination of diameter of a thin wire by air
wedge – diffraction – normal incidence – experimental
UNIT-I determination of wavelength using diffraction grating (no theory) –
polarization – polarization by double reflection – Brewster’s law –
optical activity – application in sugar industries
ATOMIC PHYSICS: atom models – Bohr atom model – mass
number – atomic number – nucleons – vector atom model – various
UNIT-II
quantum numbers – Pauli’s exclusion principle – electronic
configuration – Bohr magneton – Stark effect –Zeeman effect
NUCLEAR PHYSICS: nuclear models – liquid drop model –
magic numbers – nuclear energy – mass defect – binding energy –
radioactivity – uses – half life – mean life - radio isotopes and uses
UNIT-III nuclear fission – chain reaction – critical reaction – critical size-
atom bomb - introduction to DAE, IAEA – nuclear fusion –
thermonuclear reactions – differences between fission and fusion.
INTRODUCTION TO RELATIVITY
Frame of reference – postulates of special theory of relativity –
UNIT-IV Galilean transformation equations – Lorentz transformation
equations – derivation – length contraction – time dilation –
SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS: p-n junction diode – forward and
reverse biasing – characteristic of diode – zener diode –
UNIT-V characteristic of zener diode – voltage regulator – full wave bridge
rectifier – construction and working – advantages (no mathematical
treatment) – USB cell phone charger
1. R.Murugesan (2005), Allied Physics, S.Chand and Co,
NewDelhi.
2. K.Thangaraj and D.Jayaraman(2004), Allied Physics, Popular
Book Depot, Chennai.
3. Brijlal and N. Subramanyam(2002), Text book of Optics,S.Chand
TEXT BOOKS
and Co, New Delhi.
4. R.Murugesan (2005), Modern Physics, S.Chand and
Co,NewDelhi.
5. A.Subramaniyam Applied Electronics, 2ndEdn.,National
Publishing Co.,Chennai.
1. Resnick Halliday and Walker (2018), Fundamentals of Physics,
REFERENCE 11thEdn.,John Willey and Sons, Asia Pvt.Ltd.,Singapore.
BOOKS 2. D.R.KhannaandH.R. Gulati (1979).Optics, S.Chandand Co.

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Ltd., New Delhi.

3. A.Beiser (1997), Concepts of Modern Physics, Tata Mc
GrawHill Publication,NewDelhi.
4. Thomas L. Floyd (2017), Digital Fundamentals, 11thEdn.,
Universal Book Stall, NewDelhi.
5. V.K.Metha(2004), Principles of electronics, 6thEdn. ,S.Chand
and Company, New Delhi.
1. https://www.berkshire.com/learning-center/delta-p-
facemask/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrhxU47gtj4htt
ps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=318andv=D38Bj
gUdL5Uandfeature=emb_logo
WEB 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrRrp5F-Qu4
RESOURCES 3. https://www.validyne.com/blog/leak-test-using-pressure-
transducers/
4. https://www.atoptics.co.uk/atoptics/blsky.htm -
5. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/learn-
about/weather/optical-effects

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous InternalAssessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the student will be able to:

Explain the concepts of interference diffraction using principles

CO1 of superposition of waves and rephrase the concept of
polarization based on wave patterns
Outline the basic foundation of different atom models and
various experiments establishing quantum concepts. Relate the
CO2 importance of interpreting improving theoretical models based
on observation. Appreciate inter disciplinary nature of science
and in solar energy related applications.
Summarize the properties of nuclei, nuclear forces structure of
atomic nucleus and nuclear models. Solve problems on delay
COURSEO rate half-life and mean-life. Interpret nuclear processes like
CO3
UTCOMES fission and fusion. Understand the importance of nuclear
energy, safety measures carried and get our Govt. agencies like
DAE guiding the country in the nuclear field.
To describe the basic concepts of relativity like equivalence
principle, inertial frames and Lorentz transformation. Extend
CO4 their knowledge on concepts of relativity and vice versa. Relate
this with current research in this field and get an overview of
research projects of National and International importance,
Summarize the working of semiconductor devices like
CO5 junction diode, Zener diode, transistors and practical devices
we daily use like USB chargers.
MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUT COMES:
Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) in the 3-point scale
of STRONG(S), MEDIUM (M) and LOW (L).
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PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 S S S S S S S S S S
CO2 M S S S M S S S S M
CO3 M S S S S M S S S S
CO4 S S S S S S S M S S
CO5 M S S S S S S S S S

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

COURSE EVEN SEMESTER -

COURSETITLE ALLIED PRACTICAL– II
CREDITS 3
Apply various Physics concepts to understand concepts of Light,
COURSE electricity and magnetism and waves, set up experimentation to verify
OBJECTIVES theories, quantify and analyse, able to do error analysis and correlate
results
Minimum of SIX Experiments from the list:
1. Radius of curvature of lens by forming Newton’s rings
2. Spectrometer-grating—normal incidence method
3. LCR Series resonance circuit
4. LCR Parallel resonance circuit
5. Determination of AC frequency using sonometer
6. Thermal conductivity of poor conductor using Lee’s disc
7. Determination of figure of merit table galvanometer
8. Characterisation of Zener diode
9. Construction of Zerner regulated power supply
10. Verification of truth tables of basic logic gates using ICs
11. Verification of De Morgan’s theorems using logic gate ICs.
12. Deflection Magnetometer (Tan A)
Note : Use of digital balance, digital screw gauge, digital calipers are
permitted

METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination Total Grade

25 75 100

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COURSE Students who failed in the Naan Muthalvan examination

in Second Semester can write the paper Basic Physics
COURSE TITLE Basic Physics
CREDITS 2
COURSE To impart basic principles of Physics.
OBJECTIVES

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

Elasticity
Stress and Strain, Elastic Limit & Hooke's law, Young’s Modulus,
UNIT-I
Bulk Modules & Modulus of Rigidity, Poisson's Ratio.

Motion
Circular Motion and Rectilinear Motion- Motion under Constant
UNIT-II Velocity - Motion under Constant Acceleration - Motion under
Gravity - Newton's Laws of Motion.

Properties of Liquids
Surface Tension - Angle of Contact - Streamline & Turbulent Flow-
Reynold Number- Viscosity - Stoke's law
UNIT-III

Transfer of Heat
Idea of Conduction, Convection & Radiation - Thermal Conductivity
UNIT-IV
- Black Body- Kirchoff's Laws -Stefan Boltzmann Law

Principles of Optics
Concept of mirrors- lenses- reflection & refraction of light- refractive
UNIT-V
index- Power of lens- astronomical telescope

7. Principles of Physics, N. Subrahmanyam, Brijlal , S.Chand & Co.

8. Applied Physics Vol.-I Hari Harlal, NITTTR
TEXT BOOKS
9. Applied Physics Vol.-II Hari Harlal, NITTTR
10. A Text Book of Applied Physics N.S. Kumar
6. ResnickHallidayandWalker(2018).FundamentalsofPhysics(11thed
ition),JohnWilleyand Sons, Asia Pvt.Ltd., Singapore.
7. V.R.KhannaandR.S.Bedi (1998), TextbookofSound1stEdn.
REFERENCE KedharnaathPublishandCo, Meerut.
BOOKS 8. N.S.KhareandS.S.Srivastava (1983),
ElectricityandMagnetism10thEdn.,AtmaRamandSons, New Delhi.

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Manonmaniam Sundaranar University B.Sc., Physics

COURSE Students who failed in the Naan Muthalvan examination in Third

Semester can write the paper INSTRUMENTATION PHYSICS - I

COURSE TITLE INSTRUMENTATION PHYSICS - I

CREDITS 2
COURSE This course provides an understanding of basic electronic instrumentation
OBJECTIVES and measurements techniques. The paper needs a basic knowledge in basic
physics and technology
.

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

MEASUREMENT
UNIT-I Definition - Units of measurement; systems of units - Length, mass, and time
measurements - Accuracy and precision
ERROR
Definition - Types of error (Gross error, Systematic error, Random error) -
UNIT-II Statistical analysis (Arithmetic mean, Deviation from the mean, Average
deviation, Standard deviation) - Probability of errors (Normal distribution of
errors, Probable error) - Limiting errors.
ELECTRODES
Electrode potential - Purpose of the electrode paste - Electrode material -
UNIT-III Types of electrodes - Microelectrodes (metal microelectrode) - Surface
electrodes
SPECIALIZED IN MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS
UNIT-IV Angiography - Digital thermometer - Endoscopes - EEG - ECG – Computed
Tomography (CT scan)
DISPLAYS
UNIT-V Classification of displays - Display devices - Liquid Crystal Diode –
Incandescent display -Liquid vapour display – Light Emitting Diode (LED)
1. Albert D. Helfrick and William D. Cooper, Modern Electronic
Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.
Limited, Reprint 2002.
TEXT 2. M. Arumugam, Biomedical Instrumentation, Anuradha Agencies, Reprint
BOOKS 2002.
3. H.S.Kalsi, Electronic Instrumentation, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt.
Limited, Reprint 2012.

1. P. Mani, A text book of Engineering Physics-I, Dhanam Publications,

Reprint 2013.
2. G. Jose Robin and A. Ubald Raj, Applied Physics, Indira Publications,
REFEREN Marthandam, 1998
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Manonmaniam Sundaranar University B.Sc., Physics

COURSE Students who failed in the Naan Muthalvan examination in Fourth

Semester can write the paper INSTRUMENTATION PHYSICS - 2
COURSE TITLE INSTRUMENTATION PHYSICS – 2
CREDITS 2
COURSE The paper provides a basic knowledge in basic physics and some advance
OBJECTIVES technology in medical instruments.

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

BASIC ELECTRONIC & DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS
Electronic multimeters – Q meters – Vector meters – RF voltage and power
UNIT-I
measurements - Comparison of analog and digital techniques – digital
voltmeter – digital multimeters
TRANSDUCERS
Active transducers: Piezoelectric type transducers and Photovoltaic type
UNIT-II transducer Passive transducer - Photoelectric type resistive transducers -
Inductive transducer.
MICROSCOPE
Optical and Electron microscope - Comparison between optical and electron
UNIT-III microscope – Resolving power - Magnification power - Types of electron
microscope - TEM – SEM - Comparison between TEM and SEM.
ADVANCES IN MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS
UNIT-IV X-ray machine - Comparison of Fluoroscopy and Radiography - Lasers in
medicine - Cryogenic surgery MRI (basics and instrumentation).
OSCILLOSCOPE
UNIT-V Oscilloscope - Basic principle - CRT features – Block diagram of
oscilloscope - Simple cathode ray oscilloscope.
1. Albert D. Helfrick and William D. Cooper, Modern Electronic
Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.
Limited, Reprint 2002.
TEXT 2. M. Arumugam, Biomedical Instrumentation, Anuradha Agencies, Reprint
BOOKS 2002.
3. H.S.Kalsi, Electronic Instrumentation, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt.
Limited, Reprint 2012.

1. David A. Bell, Electronic Instrumentation, and measurements, Prentice

Hall of India Pvt Ltd, 2003
2. B.C. Nakra and K.K. Choudhry, Instrumentation, Measurement and
REFEREN Analysis, 2nd Edition, TMH, 2004
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Manonmaniam Sundaranar University B.Sc., Physics

COURSE Students who failed in the Naan Muthalvan examination in Fifth

Semester can write the paper MODERN PHYSICS
COURSE TITLE MODERN PHYSICS
CREDITS 2
COURSE The paper provides a basic knowledge in basic physics and some advance
OBJECTIVES technology in semiconductor

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

Waves and vibrations
Waves- Generation of waves by vibrating particles- Types of wave
UNIT-I
motion, transverse, and longitudinal wave motion- Simple harmonic
motion- Vibration of spring mass system.
Electrostatics
Coulomb’s Law - Intensity of Electric Field - Intensity due to a Point
UNIT-II
Charge- Electric Flux - Electric Potential - Electric Potential due to a
Point Charge
Electricity
Ohm’s law- Resistance of a conductor - specific resistance- Heating
UNIT-III effect of current and concept of electric power.

Semiconductor physics
Energy bands - intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductor - p-n junction diode
UNIT-IV
– characteristics of diode.

Super conductivity
UNIT-V Phenomenon of super conductivity - Type I super conductor - Type II
super conductor – applications of super conductor.
1. Modern Physics, R. Murugesan & Kiruthiga Sivaprasath, S. Chand &
TEXT Co.
BOOKS 2. Concept of Physics Prof. H.C. Verma, Part-1 (Bharti Bhawan)
3. Concept of Physics, Prof. H.C. Verma, Part-2 (Bharti Bhawan)
1. A Text Book of Applied Physics: Egale Parkashan, Jullandha.

REFEREN
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Manonmaniam Sundaranar University B.Sc., Physics

COURSE Students who failed in the Naan Muthalvan examination in Sixth Semester
can write the paper APPLIED PHYSICS
COURSE TITLE APPLIED PHYSICS
CREDITS 2
COURSE This paper enables the students to understand variable energy sources
OBJECTIVES and the need for finding alternate energy source..

UNITS COURSE DETAILS

Conventional energy sources
Conventional energy sources –world’s reserve of conventional energy
UNIT-I
sources–various forms of energy-renewable and conventional energy
systems- comparison
Fossil fuels
Fossil fuels – coal, oil, and natural gas-availability-statistical details-
UNIT-II
applications-merits and demerits.

Biomass energy: Biomass energy-biomass classification-biomass

conversion process-biogas plants- wood gasification-advantages and
UNIT-III disadvantages of biomass

Renewable energy sources

Renewable energy sources-solar energy - importance - storage of solar
UNIT-IV energy - applications of solar energy -solar pond - solar water heater-
solar crop dryers-solar cookers- solar cell.

Geothermal energy
Geothermal energy-Geothermal power plant-wind energy and wind
UNIT-V
farms- wind mills.

1. Non-conventional energy sources - G.D Rai - Khanna Publishers,

New Delhi
2. Solar energy - M P Agarwal - S Chand & Co. Ltd.
TEXT
BOOKS 3. Solar energy - Suhas P Sukhative Tata McGraw - Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi.
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