THIRDYEAR

DETAILEDSYLLABUSFOR

DEGREE
INBACHELO
ROFSCIENCE

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 SEME- UNITTITLE
YEAR PAPER PAPERTITLE
STER (PeriodsPerSemester)
DEGREE
INBACHELOROFSCIENCE
Part A
Classical &
I:ConstrainedMotion(6)
StatisticalMech
anics II: Lagrangian Formalism
(9)III: Hamiltonian Formalism
Part A: Introduction (8)IV: CentralForce(7)
Theory toClassical Mechanics
Part
Paper-1 BV: Macrostate & Microstate
Part B: Introduction
(6)VI: Concept of Ensemble
toStatisticalMechanics
(6)VII: DistributionLaws(10)
VIII:ApplicationsofStatisticalDistributionLaws(8)
Part A
I: OperatorFormalism(5)
Quantum Mechanics
V

II: Eigen &ExpectationValues(6)

&Spectroscopy
III:UncertaintyPrinciple&SchrodingerEquation(7)IV:
Theory ApplicationsofSchrodingerEquation(12)
Part A: Introduction PartB
Paper-2 toQuantum Mechanics
V:VectorAtomicModel(10)
VI: Spectra of Alkali & Alkaline Elements
Part B: Introduction
(6)VII: X-Rays &X-RaySpectra(7)
toSpectroscopy
VIII:Molecular Spectra(7)
Practical DemonstrativeAspectsof LabExperiment List
THIRDYEAR

Paper Optics& Lasers OnlineVirtual LabExperimentList/Link

Research Project work/Dissertation ------
Project
Part A
I:CrystalStructure (7)II:
Solid State & Crystal Diffraction (7)III:
NuclearPhysic Crystal Bindings
s (7)IV:LatticeVibrations(
Theory 9)
PartA:IntroductiontoSolidS
Paper-1 tatePhysics PartB
V: Nuclear Forces & Radioactive Decays
PartB:IntroductiontoNuclearP (9)VI: Nuclear Models & Nuclear Reactions
hysics (9)VII: Accelerators &Detectors(6)
VIII: ElementaryParticles(6)
Part
AI: Semiconductor Junction
Analog & Digital (9)II: TransistorModeling(8)
Principles&Applicati III: Field Effect Transistors
ons (8)IV: OtherDevices(5)
VI

Theory PartB
Paper-2 Part A: Analog V: Number System
ElectronicCircuits (6)VI: Binary Arithmetic
(5)VII: Logic Gates (9)
PartB:DigitalElectronics VIII:Combinational &Sequential Circuits(10)
Practical LabExperiment List
Analog&DigitalCircuits
Paper OnlineVirtual LabExperimentList/Link

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 Research Project work/Dissertation ------
Project

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 Programme/Class:Degree Year:Third Semester:Fifth

Subject:Physics

Course Code: B010501T CourseTitle: Classical &StatisticalMechanics

CourseOutcomes(COs)

1. UnderstandtheconceptsofgeneralizedcoordinatesandD’Alembert’sprinciple.
2. UnderstandtheLagrangiandynamics andtheimportance ofcyclic coordinates.
3. ComprehendthedifferencebetweenLagrangianandHamiltoniandynamics.
4. Studytheimportantfeaturesof central forceanditsapplicationinKepler’sproblem.
5. Recognizethedifferencebetweenmacrostateandmicrostate.
6. Comprehendtheconcept ofensembles.
7. Understandtheclassicalandquantumstatisticaldistributionlaws.
8. Studytheapplicationsofstatistical distributionlaws.

Credits:4 CoreCompulsory/ Elective

Max.Marks: 25+75 Min.PassingMarks:

TotalNo.ofLectures-Tutorials-Practical(inhoursperweek):L-T-P:4-0-0
No.of
Unit Topics
Lectures
PARTA
IntroductiontoClassicalMechanics
ConstrainedMotion
Constraints- Definition,ClassificationandExamples.DegreesofFreedom andConfigurationspace.
I Constrained system, Forces of constraint and Constrained motion. Generalised 6
coordinates,TransformationequationsandGeneralisednotations&relations.PrincipleofVirtualworkan
dD’Alembert’sprinciple.
LagrangianFormalism
Lagrangianforconservative&non-
II conservativesystems,Lagrange’sequationofmotion(noderivation),ComparisonofNewtonian&Lagra 9
ngianformulations,Cycliccoordinates,andConservationlaws(withproofsandpropertiesofkineticenerg
yfunctionincluded).Simple
examplesbasedonLagrangianformulation.
HamiltonianFormalism
Phase space, Hamiltonian for conservative & non-conservative systems, Physical significance
III ofHamiltonian,Hamilton’sequationofmotion(noderivation),ComparisonofLagrangian&Hamiltonia 8
nformulations,Cycliccoordinates,andConstructionofHamiltonianfromLagrangian.Simpleexamplesb
asedonHamiltonianformulation.
CentralForce
Definition and properties (with prove) of central force. Equation of motion and differential
IV equationof orbit. Bound & unbound orbits, stable & non-stable orbits, closed & open orbits and 7
Bertrand’stheorem.MotionunderinversesquarelawofforceandderivationofKepler’slaws. Laplace-
Runge-Lenzvector(Runge-Lenzvector)anditsapplications.

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 PARTB
IntroductiontoStatisticalMechanics
Macrostate&Microstate
Macrostate,Microstate,NumberofaccessiblemicrostatesandPostulateofequalapriori.Phasespace,
V 6
Phasetrajectory,Volumeelementinphasespace,Quantisationofphasespaceandnumberofaccessiblemicr
ostatesforfreeparticlein1D,freeparticlein3D&harmonic oscillatorin 1D.
ConceptofEnsemble
Problemwithtimeaverage,conceptofensemble,postulateofensembleaverageandLiouville’stheorem(pro
VI 6
ofincluded).MicroCanonical,Canonical&GrandCanonicalensembles.ThermodynamicProbability,Post
ulateofEquilibriumandBoltzmannEntropyrelation.
DistributionLaws
StatisticalDistributionLaws:Expressions fornumberof accessiblemicrostates,probability &number of
particles in ith state at equilibrium for Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein & Fermi-
VII Diracstatistics.Comparisonofstatistical distributionlawsandtheirphysical significance. 10
CanonicalDistributionLaw:Boltzmann’sCanonicalDistributionLaw,Boltzmann’sPartitionFunction,P
roofofEquipartitionTheorem(LawofEquipartitionofenergy)andrelationbetweenPartitionfunctionand
Thermodynamicpotentials.
ApplicationsofStatisticalDistributionLaws
ApplicationofBose-
EinsteinDistributionLaw:PhotonsinablackbodycavityandderivationofPlanck’sDistribution Law.
VIII 8
Application of Fermi-Dirac Distribution Law: Free electrons in a metal, Definition of Fermi
energy,DeterminationofFermienergyatabsolutezero,KineticenergyofFermigasatabsolutezeroand
conceptofDensityofStates(DensityofOrbitals).
SuggestedReadings
PARTA
1. HerbertGoldstein,CharlesP.Poole,JohnL.Safko,“ClassicalMechanics”,PearsonEducation,India,2011,3e
2. N.C.Rana,P.S.Joag,“ClassicalMechanics”,McGrawHill,2017
3. R.G.Takwale,P.S.Puranik,“IntroductiontoClassicalMechanics”,McGrawHill,2017

PARTB
1. F.Reif,“Statistical Physics(InSIUnits): BerkeleyPhysicsCourseVol 5”,McGrawHill,2017,1e
2. B.B.Laud,“FundamentalsofStatisticalMechanics”,NewAgeInternationalPrivateLimited,2020,2e
3. B.K.Agarwal,M.Eisner,“StatisticalMechanics”,NewAgeInternationalPrivateLimited,2007,2e

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PassedSemesterI,TheoryPaper-1(B010101T)

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 This coursecanbe optedasan Electiveby the studentsoffollowingsubjects
Chemistry/ ComputerScience/Mathematics/ Statistics

ContinuousInternal Evaluation(CIE)Methods
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 Programme/Class:Degree Year:Third Semester:Fifth

Subject:Physics

Course Code: B010502T CourseTitle:Quantum Mechanics& Spectroscopy

CourseOutcomes(COs)

1. UnderstandthesignificanceofoperatorformalisminQuantummechanics.
2. Studytheeigenandexpectation value methods.
3. UnderstandthebasisandinterpretationofUncertaintyprinciple.
4. DevelopthetechniqueofsolvingSchrodingerequationfor1Dand3Dproblems.
5. ComprehendthesuccessofVectoratomicmodel inthetheoryofAtomicspectra.
6. Studythedifferent aspectsofspectraofGroup I& IIelements.
7. StudytheproductionandapplicationsofX-rays.
8. Developanunderstandingofthefundamental aspectsofMolecular spectra.

Credits:4 CoreCompulsory/ Elective

Max.Marks: 25+75 Min.PassingMarks:

TotalNo.ofLectures-Tutorials-Practical(inhoursperweek):L-T-P:4-0-0
No.of
Unit Topics
Lectures
PARTA
IntroductiontoQuantumMechanics
OperatorFormalism
Operators:Reviewofmatrixalgebra,definitionofanoperator,specialoperators,operatoralgebraandoper
ators correspondingtovarious physical-dynamicalvariables.
I 5
Commutators:Definition,commutatoralgebraandcommutationrelationsamongposition,linearmomen
tum&angularmomentumandenergy&time.Simpleproblemsbasedoncommutationrelations.

Eigen&ExpectationValues
Eigen&ExpectationValues:Eigenequationforanoperator,eigenstate(value)andeigenfunctions.
Linear superposition of eigen functions and Non-degenerate & Degenerate eigen
II 6
states.Expectationvalue pertainingtoan operatorand itsphysicalinterpretation.
HermitianOperators:Definition,propertiesandapplications.Proveofthehermitiannatureofvariousphys
ical-dynamicaloperators.
UncertaintyPrinciple&SchrodingerEquation
UncertaintyPrinciple:Commutativity&simultaneity(theoremswithproofs).Noncommutativityof
operators as the basis for uncertainty principle and derivation of general form of
uncertaintyprinciple through Schwarz inequality. Uncertainty principle for various conjugate pairs
III 7
of physical-dynamical parametersand its applications.
SchrodingerEquation:Derivationoftimeindependent&timedependentforms,Schrodingerequation as
an eigen equation, Deviation & interpretation of equation of continuity in
Schrodingerrepresentation,and Equationof motionof anoperatorinSchrodingerrepresentation.

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 ApplicationsofSchrodingerEquation
Applicationto1DProblems:InfiniteSquarewellpotential(Particlein1Dbox),FiniteSquarewellpotential
,Potentialstep,Rectangular potentialbarrierand1DHarmonicoscillator.
IV Applicationto3DProblems: 12
InfiniteSquarewellpotential(Particleina3Dbox)andtheHydrogenatom(radialdistributionfunctionandradial
probabilityincluded).
(DirectsolutionsofHermite,AssociatedLegendreandAssociatedLaguerredifferentialequationstobesu
bstituted).
PARTB
IntroductiontoSpectroscopy
VectorAtomicModel
Inadequacies of Bohr and Bohr-Sommerfeld atomic models w.r.t. spectrum of Hydrogen atom
(finestructure of H-alpha line). Modification due to finitemass of nucleus and Deuteron
V spectrum.Vectoratomicmodel(Stern- 10
Gerlachexperimentincluded)andphysical&geometricalinterpretations of various quantum numbers
for single & many valence electron systems. LS &
jjcouplings,spectroscopicnotationforenergystates,selectionrulesfortransitionofelectronsandintensity
rulesforspectrallines.FinestructureofH-alphalineonthebasisofvectoratomicmodel.
SpectraofAlkali&AlkalineElements
Spectraofalkalielements:Screeningconstantsfors,p,d&forbitals;sharp,principle,diffuse&fundamenta
VI 6
l series;doubletstructureofspectra andfinestructure of SodiumDline.
Spectraofalkalineelements:Singletandtripletstructureofspectra.
X-Rays&X-RaySpectra
Nature&production,ContinuousX-rayspectrum&Duane-Hunt’slaw,CharacteristicX-
VII rayspectrum&Mosley’slaw,FinestructureofCharacteristicX-rayspectrum,andX- 7
rayabsorptionspectrum.
Molecular Spectra
Discretesetofenergiesofamolecule,electronic,vibrationalandrotationalenergies.Quantisationof
VIII
vibrational energies, transition rules and pure vibrational spectra. Quantisation of
7
rotationalenergies,transitionrules,purerotationalspectraanddeterminationofinternucleardistance.Rot
ational-Vibrationalspectra;transitionrules;fundamental band&hot band;O,P,Q,R,Sbranches.

SuggestedReadings

UPC Physics Syllabus (UG) 38

 PARTA
1. D.J.Griffiths,“IntroductiontoQuantumMechanics”,PearsonEducation,India,2004,2e
2. E.Wichmann,“QuantumPhysics(InSIUnits): BerkeleyPhysicsCourseVol4”,McGrawHill,2017
3. RichardP.Feynman,RobertB.Leighton,MatthewSands,“TheFeynmanLecturesonPhysics-
Vol.3”,PearsonEducation Limited,2012
4. RMurugeshan,KiruthigaSivaprasath,“ModernPhysics”,S.ChandPublishing,2019,18e
PARTB
1. H.E.White,“IntroductiontoAtomicSpectra”,McGrawHill,1934
2. C.N.Banwell,E.M.McCash,“FundamentalsofMolecularSpectroscopy”,McGrawHill,2017,4e
3. RMurugeshan,KiruthigaSivaprasath,“ModernPhysics”,S.ChandPublishing,2019,18e
4. S.L.Gupta,V.Kumar,R.C.Sharma,“ElementsofSpectroscopy”,PragatiPrakashan,Meerut,2015,27e

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PassedSemesterIV, TheoryPaper-1 (B010401T)

This coursecanbe optedasan Electiveby thestudentsoffollowingsubjects

Chemistry/ ComputerScience/Mathematics/ Statistics

ContinuousInternal Evaluation(CIE)Methods
20 MarksforTest /Quiz/Assignment / Seminar
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VIII)whileframing thequestions.

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 Programme/Class:Degree Year:Third Semester:Fifth

Subject:Physics

CourseCode:B010503P CourseTitle: DemonstrativeAspectsofOptics&Lasers

CourseOutcomes(COs)
Experimentalphysicshasthemoststrikingimpactontheindustrywherevertheinstrumentsareusedtostudyanddetermineth
eopticalproperties.MeasurementprecisionandperfectionisachievedthroughLabExperiments.OnlineVirtual
LabExperimentsgiveaninsightinsimulationtechniquesandprovidea basisformodeling.

Credits:2 CoreCompulsory/ Elective

Max.Marks: 25+75 Min.PassingMarks:

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No.of
Unit Topics
Lectures
LabExperimentList
1. FresnelBiprism:Wavelengthofsodiumlight
2. Newton’sRings:Wavelengthofsodiumlight
3. PlaneDiffractionGrating:Resolvingpower
4. PlaneDiffractionGrating:Spectrumofmercurylight
5. Spectrometer: Refractiveindexofthematerial ofaprismusingsodiumlight
6. Spectrometer: Dispersivepower ofthe materialofaprismusingmercurylight
7. Spectrometer: Resolvingpower ofthe materialofaprismusingmercurylight
8. Polarimeter:Specificrotationofsugarsolution
9. Diffraction phenomena at a single slit
10. Angle of a small wedge using the Double Spot technique.
OnlineVirtual LabExperimentList/Link 0
Virtual Labs at Amrita Vishwa
Vidyapeethamhttps://vlab.amrita.edu/?sub=1
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1. Michelson'sInterferometer
2. Michelson's Interferometer:Wavelengthoflaserbeam
3. Newton'sRings:Wavelengthoflight
4. Newton'sRings: Refractiveindexofliquid
5. Brewster’sangledetermination
6. Laserbeamdivergenceandspot size
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8. Spectrometer:Dispersivepowerofaprism
9. Spectrometer:DeterminationofCauchy’sconstants
10. DiffractionGrating

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 SuggestedReadings
1. B.L.Worsnop,H.T.Flint,“AdvancedPractical PhysicsforStudents”,Methuen&Co.,Ltd.,London,1962,9e
2. S.Panigrahi,B.Mallick,“EngineeringPractical Physics”, CengageLearningIndiaPvt.Ltd.,2015,1e
3. R.K.Agrawal,G.Jain,R.Sharma,“PracticalPhysics”,KrishnaPrakashanMedia(Pvt.)Ltd.,Meerut,2019
4. S.L.Gupta,V.Kumar,“PracticalPhysics”,PragatiPrakashan,Meerut,2014,2e

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CoursePrerequisites
PassedSemesterIII, TheoryPaper-1(B010301T)

This coursecanbe optedasan Electiveby thestudentsoffollowingsubjects

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ContinuousInternal Evaluation(CIE)Methods
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UPC Physics Syllabus (UG) 42

 Programme/Class:Degree Year:Third Semester:Fifth

Subject:Physics

Course Code: B010504PRJ CourseTitle:Project Work/Dissertation

Max.Marks: 100 Core :Compulsory

CourseOutcomes(COs)
1. Develop the ability to conduct independent research in a specific area of physics.
2. Enhance critical thinking skills by analyzing and evaluating existing literature and experimental data.
3. Demonstrate the capacity to solve complex physics problems related to the chosen topic.
4. Improve scientific writing skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely communicate research
findings.
5. Gain proficiency in data analysis techniques and the use of relevant software and tools.
6. Present research findings through oral presentations or written reports.
7. Make a unique contribution to the field by adding new insights, findings, or experimental data.
8. Understand and adhere to ethical standards in research, including proper citation and plagiarism
avoidance.
Note:
1. Every student of third year has to complete a Research Project/Dissertation which will be allotted in
the 5th Semester.
2. This Research Project/Dissertation may be Interdisciplinary.
4.The Research Project/Dissertationwill be done under the supervision of a teacher. Another Co-
supervisor may be taken from any Industry/ University/ Technical institute/Research institute etc.
5.The student will submit a joint report of the research project/Dissertation done in both semesters (5th
and 6th semesters) at the end of the year (end of 6th Semester), which will be evaluated jointly by the
supervisor and the external examiner appointed by the college on total marks 100.

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 Research Project

1. Every student of third year have to complete a Research Project which will be allotted in the 5th Semester.
2. This Minor Research Project can also be Interdisciplinary.
3. This research project can also be in the form of industrial training/ internship/ survey work etc.
4.The research project will be done under the supervision of a teacher. Another Co-supervisor can be taken
from any Industry/ University/ Technical institute/Research institute etc.
5.The student will submit a joint report/dissertation of the research project done in both semesters (5th and
6th semesters) at the end of the year, which will be evaluated jointly by the supervisor and the external
examiner appointed by the collegeon total marks 100.

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 Programme/Class:Degree Year:Third Semester:Sixth

Subject:Physics

Course Code: B010601T CourseTitle:SolidState&NuclearPhysics

CourseOutcomes(COs)

1. Understandthecrystal geometryw.r.t.symmetryoperations.
2. ComprehendthepowerofX-raydiffractionandtheconceptofreciprocal lattice.
3. Studyvariouspropertiesbasedoncrystalbindings.
4. RecognizetheimportanceofFree Electron&Bandtheoriesinunderstandingthecrystalproperties.
5. Studythesalient featuresofnuclearforces&radioactivedecays.
6. Understandtheimportanceofnuclear models&nuclearreactions.
7. Comprehendtheworkingandapplicationsofnuclearacceleratorsanddetectors.
8. Understandtheclassificationandpropertiesofbasicbuildingblocksofnature.

Credits:4 CoreCompulsory/ Elective

Max.Marks: 25+75 Min.PassingMarks:

TotalNo.ofLectures-Tutorials-Practical(inhoursperweek):L-T-P:4-0-0
No.of
Unit Topics
Lectures
PARTA
IntroductiontoSolidStatePhysics
CrystalStructure
Lattice,Basis & Crystal structure. Lattice translation vectors, Primitive & non-primitive
I cells.Symmetry operations, Point group & Space group. 2D & 3D Bravais lattice. Parameters of 7
cubiclattices. LatticeplanesandMillerindices.Simplecrystalstructures-
HCP&FCC,Diamond,CubicZincSulphide,SodiumChloride,CesiumChlorideandGlasses.
CrystalDiffraction
X-ray diffraction and Bragg’s law. Experimental diffraction methods - Laue, Rotating crystal
andPowder methods. Derivation of scattered wave amplitude. Reciprocal lattice, Reciprocal
II 7
latticevectors and relation between Direct & Reciprocal lattice. Diffraction conditions, Ewald’s
methodandBrillouinzones.Reciprocal latticetoSC,BCC & FCC
lattices.AtomicFormfactorandCrystalStructurefactor.
CrystalBindings
Classification of Crystals on the Basis of Bonding - Ionic, Covalent, Metallic, van der
Waals(Molecular) and Hydrogen bonded. Crystals of inert gases, Attractive interaction (van der
III 7
Waals-
London)&Repulsiveinteraction,Equilibriumlatticeconstant,CohesiveenergyandCompressibility&B
ulkmodulus.Ioniccrystals,Cohesiveenergy,MadelungenergyandevaluationofMadelungconstant.

UPC Physics Syllabus (UG) 45

 LatticeVibrations
Lattice Vibrations: Lattice vibrations for linear mono & di atomic chains, Dispersion relations
andAcoustical & Optical branches (qualitative treatment). Qualitative description of Phonons in
solids.
IV 9
Latticeheat capacity, Dulong-Petit’slaw, Einstein’sand Debye’s theoryoflatticeheatcapacity.

PARTB
IntroductiontoNuclearPhysics
NuclearForces& RadioactiveDecays
GeneralPropertiesofNucleus:Mass,bindingenergy,radii,density,angularmomentum,magneticdipole
momentvector andelectric quadrupole momenttensor.
V Nuclear Forces: General characteristic of nuclear force and Deuteron ground state 9
properties.RadioactiveDecays:Nuclearstability,basicideasaboutbetaminusdecay,betaplusdecay,alph
adecay,gammadecay&electroncapture,fundamentallawsofradioactivedisintegrationand
radioactiveseries.
NuclearModels& NuclearReactions
NuclearModels:LiquiddropmodelandBethe-Weizsackermassformula.Singleparticleshellmodel
VI (thelevelscheme in thecontextofreproductionof magic numbersincluded). 9
NuclearReactions:Bethe’snotation,typesofnuclearreaction,Conservationlaws,Cross-
sectionofnuclearreaction,Theoryofnuclearfission(qualitative),NuclearreactorsandNuclearfusion.
Accelerators&Detectors
Accelerators:Theory,workingandapplicationsofVandeGraaffaccelerator,CyclotronandSynchrotron.
VII Detectors:Theory,workingandapplicationsofGMcounter,Semiconductordetector,Scintillationcounte 6
randWilsoncloudchamber.

ElementaryParticles
Fundamentalinteractions&theirmediatingquanta.Conceptofantiparticles.Classificationofelementary
particles based on intrinsic-spin, mass, interaction & lifetime. Families of Leptons,Mesons,
VIII 6
Baryons & Baryon Resonances. Conservation laws for mass-energy, linear
momentum,angularmomentum,electriccharge,baryoniccharge,leptoniccharge,isospin&strangeness.
Conceptof Quarkmodel.
SuggestedReadings
PARTA
1. CharlesKittel,“IntroductiontoSolidStatePhysics”,WileyIndiaPrivateLimited,2012,8e
2. A.J.Dekker,“SolidStatePhysics”,MacmillanIndiaLimited,1993
3. R.K.Puri,V.K.Babbar,“SolidStatePhysics”,S.ChandPublishing,2015

PARTB
1. KennethS.Krane,“IntroductoryNuclearPhysics”,WileyIndiaPrivateLimited,2008
2. BernardL.Cohen,“ConceptsofNuclear Physics”,McGrawHill,2017
3. S.N.Ghoshal,“NuclearPhysics”,S.ChandPublishing,2019

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Chemistry/ ComputerScience/Mathematics/ Statistics

ContinuousInternal Evaluation(CIE)Methods
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 Programme/Class:Degree Year:Third Semester:Sixth

Subject:Physics

Course Code: B010602T CourseTitle:Analog&DigitalPrinciples&Applications

CourseOutcomes(COs)
1. Studythedriftanddiffusionofchargecarriersinasemiconductor.
2. UnderstandtheTwo-Portmodelof atransistor.
3. Studytheworking,propertiesandusesof FETs.
4. Comprehendthedesign andoperationsof SCRsandUJTs.
5. Understandvarious numbersystemsandbinarycodes.
6. Familiarizewithbinaryarithmetic.
7. Studytheworkingandpropertiesof variouslogicgates.
8. Comprehendthedesignofcombinationalandsequentialcircuits.
Credits:4 CoreCompulsory/ Elective

Max.Marks: 25+75 Min.PassingMarks:

TotalNo.ofLectures-Tutorials-Practical(inhoursperweek):L-T-P:4-0-0
No.of
Unit Topics
Lectures
PARTA
AnalogElectronicCircuits
SemiconductorJunction
Expressions for Fermi energy, Electron density in conduction band, Hole density in valence
band,Drift of charge carriers (mobility & conductivity), Diffusion of charge carries and Life time
I ofchargecarries ina semiconductor. Workfunction in metalsand semiconductors. 9
ExpressionsforBarrierpotential,BarrierwidthandJunctioncapacitance(diffusion&transition)fordeplet
ionlayerinaPNjunction.ExpressionsforCurrent(diodeequation)andDynamicresistancefor
PNjunction.
TransistorModeling
TransistorasTwo-PortNetwork.Notationfordc&accomponentsofvoltage&current.Quantitative
discussion of Z, Y & h parameters and their equivalent two-generator model circuits.h-parameters
II 8
for CB, CE & CC configurations. Analysis of transistor amplifier using the
hybridequivalentmodelandestimationofInputImpedance,OutputImpedanceandGain(current,voltage
&power).
FieldEffectTransistors
JFET: Construction (N channel & P channel); Configuration (CS, CD & CG); Operation in
differentregions (Ohmic or Linear, Saturated or Active or Pinch off & Break down);Important
Terms(Shorted Gate Drain Current, Pinch Off Voltage & Gate Source Cut-Off Voltage);
Expression
III forDrainCurrent(Shockleyequation);Characteristics(Drain&Transfer);Parameters(DrainResistance, 8
Mutual Conductance or Transconductance & Amplification Factor); Biasing w.r.t.
CSconfiguration (Self Bias & Voltage Divider Bias).
MOSFET:ConstructionandWorkingofDE-MOSFET(Nchannel&Pchannel)andE-
MOSFET(Nchannel&Pchannel);Characteristics(Drain&Transfer)ofDE-MOSFETandE-
MOSFET;Comparison ofJFFETandMOSFET.

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 OtherDevices
SCR:Construction;EquivalentCircuits(TwoDiodes,TwoTransistors&OneDiode-OneTransistor);
Working (Off state & On state); Characteristics; Applications (Static switch,
IV Phasecontrolsystem&Batterycharger). 5
UJT:Construction;EquivalentCircuit;Working(Cutoff,NegativeResistance&Saturationregions);Cha
racteristics(Peak&Valleypoints);Applications(Triggercircuits,Relaxationoscillators&Sawtooth
generators).
PARTB
DigitalElectronics
NumberSystem
Number Systems:Binary,Octal,Decimal&Hexadecimalandtheirinterconversion.
V BinaryCodes:BCD,Excess-3(XS3),Parity,Gray codes,BCD to Gray and Gray to BCD 6
conversion , Sign magnitude number.

BinaryArithmetic
VI BinaryAddition,DecimalSubtraction using9’s&10’scomplement,BinarySubtractionusing1’s&2’s 5
compliment,Multiplication andDivision.
LogicGates
AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, X-OR, EX-OR &EX-NORlogic gates. Symbolic Representation,
VII Truth Table and 9
Properties,ImplementationofOR,AND&NOTgatesusingdiodes&transistor.DeMorgan’stheorems
and their uses.Universal logic gates as a basic building blocks.
Combinational&SequentialCircuits
Combinational sequential circuits: ApplicationofX-OR&X-NORgates
VIII aspairtychecker.BooleanAlgebra.Boolean identity, SOP and POS, KarnaughMap.Half Adder, Full 10
Adder, Parallel Adder, Half Substractor and Full Substractor SequentialCircuits. SR, JK , Master
slave, T-type and D-typeFlip-Flops, Race around condition and their reamedy.

SuggestedReadings

PARTA
1. R.L.Boylestad,L.Nashelsky,“ElectronicDevicesandCircuitTheory”,Prentice-HallofIndiaPvt.Ltd.,2015,11e
2. J.Millman,C.C.Halkias,SatyabrataJit,“ElectronicDevices andCircuits”,McGrawHill,2015,4e
3. B.G.Streetman,S.K.Banerjee,“SolidStateElectronicDevices”,PearsonEducationIndia,2015,7e
4. J.D.Ryder,“ElectronicFundamentalsandApplications”,Prentice-HallofIndiaPrivateLimited,1975,5e
5. S.L.Gupta,V.Kumar,“HandBookof Electronics”,Pragati Prakashan,Meerut,2016,43e

PARTB
1. D.Leach,A.Malvino,GoutamSaha,“DigitalPrinciplesandApplications”,McGrawHill,2010,7e
2. WilliamH.Gothmann,“DigitalElectronics:AnIntroductiontoTheoryandPractice”,Prentice-
HallofIndiaPrivateLimited, 1982, 2e
3. R.P.Jain,“ModernDigitalElectronics”,McGrawHill,2009,4e

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Open toall

ContinuousInternal Evaluation(CIE)Methods
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 Programme/Class:Degree Year:Third Semester:Sixth

Subject:Physics

CourseCode:B010603P CourseTitle:Analog&DigitalCircuits

CourseOutcomes(COs)

Analog & digital circuitshavethe moststriking impact on the industry wherever theelectronicsinstruments areused
to study and determine the electronic properties. Measurement precision and perfection is achieved throughLab
Experiments. Online Virtual Lab Experiments give an insight in simulation techniques and provide a basis
formodeling.

Credits:2 CoreCompulsory/ Elective

Max.Marks: 25+75 Min.PassingMarks:

TotalNo.ofLectures-Tutorials-Practical(inhoursperweek):L-T-P:0-0-4
No.of
Unit Topics
Lectures
LabExperimentList

1. Energybandgapof semiconductorbyreversesaturationcurrent method

2. Energy Band Gap of a P-N junction Diode.
3. Characteristics of given Thermistor and its energy band gap
4. Hybridparametersoftransistor
5. CharacteristicsofFET
6. FETConventionalAmplifier
7. StudyandVerification ofANDgateusingTTLIC7408
8. StudyandVerification ofORgate usingTTLIC7432
9. StudyandVerificationofNANDgateanduseasUniversal gate usingTTLIC7400
10. StudyandVerificationof NORgateand useasUniversal gate usingTTLIC7402
11. StudyandVerification ofNOTgateusingTTL IC7404 60
12. StudyandVerification ofEx-ORgateusingTTLIC7486

OnlineVirtual LabExperimentList/Link

VirtualLabsaninitiativeofMHRDGovt.ofIndiahttp:
//vlabs.iitkgp.ac.in/ssd/#

1. ID-VDcharacteristicsofJunctionFieldEffectTransistor(JFET)
2. SiliconControlledRectifier(SCR)characteristics
3. UnijunctionTransistor(UJT)andrelaxationoscillator

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 Virtual Labs an initiative of MHRD Govt. of
Indiahttps://de-
itr.vlabs.ac.in/List%20of%20experiments.html

4. VerificationandinterpretationoftruthtableforAND,OR,NOT,NAND,NOR,Ex-OR,Ex-NORgates
5. ConstructionofhalfandfulladderusingXORandNANDgatesandverificationofitsoperation
6. Tostudyand verifyhalf andfullsubtractor
7. RealizationoflogicfunctionswiththehelpofUniversalGates(NAND,NOR)
8. ConstructionofaNORgatelatchandverificationofitsoperation
9. Verifythetruthtableof RS,JK,TandDFlipFlopsusingNANDandNOR gates
10. DesignandVerifythe4-BitSerial In-Parallel Out Shift Registers
11. Implementationandverificationofdecoderordemultiplexerandencoderusinglogicgates
12. Implementationof4x1multiplexerand1x4demultiplexer usinglogicgates
13. Designandverifythe4-Bit Synchronousor AsynchronousCounterusingJK FlipFlop
14. VerifyBinaryto GrayandGrayto BinaryconversionusingNANDgates only
15. Verifythetruthtableof1-Bit and2-Bit comparatorusinglogicgates

SuggestedReadings
1. R.L.Boylestad,L.Nashelsky,“ElectronicDevicesandCircuitTheory”,Prentice-HallofIndiaPvt.Ltd.,2015,11e
2. J.Millman,C.C.Halkias,SatyabrataJit,“ElectronicDevices andCircuits”,McGrawHill,2015,4e
3. B.G.Streetman,S.K.Banerjee,“SolidStateElectronicDevices”,PearsonEducationIndia,2015,7e
4. J.D.Ryder,“ElectronicFundamentalsandApplications”,Prentice-HallofIndiaPrivateLimited,1975,5e
5. S.L.Gupta,V.Kumar,“HandBookof Electronics”,Pragati Prakashan,Meerut,2016,43e
6. D.Leach,A.Malvino,GoutamSaha,“DigitalPrinciplesandApplications”,McGrawHill,2010,7e
7. WilliamH.Gothmann,“DigitalElectronics:AnIntroductiontoTheoryandPractice”,Prentice-
HallofIndiaPrivateLimited, 1982, 2e
8. R.P.Jain,“ModernDigitalElectronics”,McGrawHill,2009,4e

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CoursePrerequisites
Opted/ Passed SemesterVI,TheoryPaper-2(B010602T)

This coursecanbe optedasan Electiveby thestudentsoffollowingsubjects

Chemistry/ ComputerScience/Mathematics/ Statistics

Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) Methods

10MarksforRecordFile(dependingupontheno.ofexperimentsperformedout ofthetotalassignedexperiments)10Marks
for Viva Voce
05Marksfor ClassInteraction
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List/Link.

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UPC Physics Syllabus (UG) 53
 Programme/Class:Degree Year:Third Semester:Sixth

Subject:Physics

Course Code: B010604PRJ CourseTitle:Project Work/Dissertation

Max.Marks: 100 Core :Compulsory

CourseOutcomes(COs)
1. Develop the ability to conduct independent research in a specific area of physics.
2. Enhance critical thinking skills by analyzing and evaluating existing literature and experimental data.
3. Demonstrate the capacity to solve complex physics problems related to the chosen topic.
4. Improve scientific writing skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely communicate research
findings.
5. Gain proficiency in data analysis techniques and the use of relevant software and tools.
6. Present research findings through oral presentations or written reports.
7. Make a unique contribution to the field by adding new insights, findings, or experimental data.
8. Understand and adhere to ethical standards in research, including proper citation and plagiarism
avoidance.
Note:
1. Every student of third year has to complete a Research Project/Dissertation which will be allotted in
the 5th Semester.
2. This Research Project/Dissertation may be Interdisciplinary.
4.The Research Project/Dissertationwill be done under the supervision of a teacher. Another Co-
supervisor may be taken from any Industry/ University/ Technical institute/Research institute etc.
5.The student will submit a joint report of the research project/Dissertation done in both semesters (5th
and 6th semesters) at the end of the year (end of 6th Semester), which will be evaluated jointly by the
supervisor and the external examiner appointed by the college on total marks 100.

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 Programme/Class: Year:First Semester:First

Subject:Physics (Minor Elective Paper)

Course Code: B010101T (M) CourseTitle: Fundamentals of Physics-1

CourseOutcomes(COs)
After going through the course, the student should be able to
1. Understand the role of vectors and coordinate systems in Physics.
2. Write the expression for the moment of inertia about the given axis of symmetry for different uniform mass
distributions
3. Explain the conservation of energy, momentum, angular momentum and apply them to basic problems.
4. Understand the analogy between translational and rotational dynamics, and application of both motions
simultaneously in analyzing rolling with slipping.
5. Apply Kepler’s law to describe the motion of planets and satellite in circular orbit.
6. Explain the phenomena of simple harmonic motion and the properties of systems executing such motions.
7. Describe how fictitious forces arise in a non-inertial frame, e.g., why a person sitting in a merry-go-round
experiences an outward pull.
8. Describe special relativistic effects and their effects on the mass and energy of a moving object.
Credits:4 Core: Elective

Max.Marks: 25+75 Min.PassingMarks:

TotalNo.ofLectures-Tutorials-Practical(inhoursperweek):L-T-P:4-0-0
No.of
Unit Topics
Lectures
Fundamentals of physics-1

Vectors
I Vector algebra, Scalar and vector products, Derivatives of a vector with respect to a parameter. 5

Laws of Motion
II Newton’s Laws of motion, Frames of reference, Inertial and non-inertial frames of 10
reference,Galilean Transformation, Dynamics of a system of particles. Centre of Mass.
Momentum and Energy
III Conservation of momentum, Work and energy, Conservation of energy, Motion of rockets. 8

Rotational Motion
IV 5
Angular velocity and angular momentum, Torque, Conservation of angular momentum.

Gravitation
Newton’s Law of Gravitation, Motion of a particle in a central force field (motion is in a plane,
V 12
angular momentum is conserved, areal velocity is constant), Kepler’s Laws (statement only).
Satellite in circular orbit and applications, Geosynchronous orbits, Basic idea of global
positioning system (GPS), Weightlessness.
Oscillations
VI Simple harmonic motion, Differential equation of SHM and its solutions, Kinetic and Potential
6
Energy, Total Energy and their time averages

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 Elasticity
Hooke’s law, Stress-strain diagram, Elastic moduli, Relation between elastic constants, Poisson’s
VII Ratio, Expression for Poisson’s ratio in terms of elastic constant, Work done in stretching and 8
work done in twisting a wire, Twisting couple on a cylinder.

Special Theory of Relativity

6
VIII Constancy of speed of light, Postulates of Special Theory of Relativity, Length contraction, Time
dilation, Relativistic addition of velocities.

Suggested Readings

1. University Physics. F.W. Sears, M.W. Zemansky and H.D. Young, 13/e, 1986. AddisonWesley\
2. Mechanics Berkeley Physics, v.1: Charles Kittel, et. al. 2007, Tata McGraw-Hill.
3. Physics – Resnick, Halliday& Walker 9/e, 2010, Wiley Engineering
4. Mechanics, Basudeb Bhattacharya, 2nd edn., 2015, Oxford University Press
5. University Physics, Ronald Lane Reese, 2003, Thomson Brooks/Cole.

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Open toall

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20MarksforTest /Quiz/Assignment / Seminar
05Marks forClassInteraction

UPC Physics Syllabus (UG) 56

 Programme/Class: Year:Second Semester:Third

Subject:Physics (Minor Elective Paper)

Course Code: B010303T (M) CourseTitle: Fundamentals of Physics-2

CourseOutcomes(COs)
After going through the course, the student should be able to
1. Learn the basic concepts of thermodynamics, the first and the second law ofThermodynamics
2. Know thefundamentals of the kinetic theory of gases
3. Recognize and use a mathematical oscillator equation and wave equation, and derivethese equations for certain
systems.
4. Recognizethebasiccomponentsofelectronicdevices.
5. Designsimpleelectroniccircuits.
6. Understandtheapplicationsofvariouselectronicinstruments.
7. Comprehendthewave-particleduality.
8. DevelopanunderstandingofthefoundationalaspectsofQuantumMechanics.

Credits:4 Core: Elective

Max.Marks: 25+75 Min.PassingMarks:

TotalNo.ofLectures-Tutorials-Practical(inhoursperweek):L-T-P:4-0-0
No.of
Unit Topics
Lectures
Fundamentals of physics-2

Laws of Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic Description of system, Zeroth Law of thermodynamics and temperature. First
I law and internal energy, conversion of heat into work, Applications of First Law, Work Done 10
during Isothermal and Adiabatic Processes, Second law and Entropy, Third law of
Thermodynamics.
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Maxwell’s law of distribution of molecular Speed(No derivation), Mean speed, Root mean square
II speed and Most probable speed, Mean free path, Law of equipartition of energy (no derivation) 7
and its applications to specific heat of gases; mono-atomic and diatomic gases
Waves Motion
Simple harmonic motion, Longitudinal and transverse wave, Transverse waves on a string. 7
III Travelling and standing waves on a string, Group velocity, Phase velocity. Plane waves. Spherical
waves, Wave intensity.
Sound
Intensity and loudness of sound, Decibels, Intensity levels, musical notes, musical scale, Acoustics
IV of buildings, Reverberation and time of reverberation, Absorption coefficient, Sabine’s formula, 6
Acoustic aspects of halls and auditoria.

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 Semiconductor
Intrinsic and Extrinsic semiconductors, Semiconductor diode, Barrier Formation in PN Junction
V 8
Diode, Qualitative Idea of Current Flow Mechanism in Forward and Reverse Biased Diode, PN
junction and its characteristics, Static and Dynamic Resistance, Principle and structure of (1)
LEDs, (2) Photodiode, (3) Solar Cell.
Transistors
Bipolar Junction transistors, n-p-n and p-n-p Transistors, Characteristics of CB, CE and CC
VI Configurations, Active, Cutoff & Saturation regions, Current gains α and β, Relations between α 6
and β.
Instrumentations
Introduction to CRO: Block Diagram of CRO. Applications of CRO: (1) Study of Waveform, (2)
VII Measurement of Voltage, Current, Frequency, and Phase Difference. Power Supply, Half-wave 10
Rectifiers, Full-wave Rectifiers, Ripple Factor and Rectification Efficiency.

IntroductiontoQuantumMechanics
Foundation of wave mechanics, Particle nature of photons and wave nature of particles, Principle
VIII
of complimentarity, Principle of superposition, MatterWaves,Mathematicalrepresentation, 6
Wavelength,ConceptofWavegroup.
Suggested Readings

1. Thermal Physics, S. Garg, R. Bansal and C. Ghosh, 1993, Tata McGraw-Hill.

2. A Treatise on Heat, Meghnad Saha, and B.N. Srivastava, 1969, Indian Press.
3. Thermodynamics, Enrico Fermi, 1956, Courier Dover Publications.
4. Heat and Thermodynamics, M.W.Zemasky and R. Dittman, 1981, McGraw Hill
5. Thermodynamics, Kinetic theory & Statistical thermodynamics, F.W.Sears and G.L. Salinger. 1988, Narosa
6. University Physics, Ronald Lane Reese, 2003, Thomson Brooks/Cole.
7. Thermal Physics, A. Kumar and S.P. Taneja, 2014, R. chand Publications.
8. Fundamentals of Optics, F.A Jenkins and H.E White, 1976, McGraw-Hill
9. Principles of Optics, B.K. Mathur, 1995, Gopal Printing
10. Fundamentals of Optics, H.R. Gulati and D.R. Khanna, 1991, R. Chand Publications
11. University Physics. F.W. Sears, M.W. Zemansky and H.D. Young. 13/e, 1986. AddisonWesley
12. Electronic devices & circuits, S. Salivahanan & N.S. Kumar, 2012, Tata Mc-Graw Hill
13. Microelectronic Circuits, M.H. Rashid, 2nd Edn., 2011, Cengage Learning.
14. Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Tech., Helfrick and Cooper, 1990, PHI Learning
15. Digital Principles and Applications, A.P. Malvino, D.P. Leach and Saha, 7th Ed., 2011, Tata McGraw Hill
16. Microelectronic circuits, A.S. Sedra, K.C. Smith, A.N. Chandorkar, 2014, 6th Edn., Oxford University
Press.

This coursecanbe optedasan Electiveby thestudentsoffollowingsubjects

Open toall

ContinuousInternal Evaluation(CIE)Methods
20MarksforTest /Quiz/Assignment / Seminar
05Marks forClassInteraction

UPC Physics Syllabus (UG) 58