DAVANGERE UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Semester Scheme Syllabus (From 2012
2012-13)
Subject: PHYSICS
Semester – I: Blown up syllabus
Paper 1: Mechanics and Properties of Matter

MODULE -1
Mechanics of System of Particles: Review of Newton’s Laws – Statement & brief explanation.
e Centre of
mass, motion of centre of mass – expression
xpression for coordinates of position, velocity & acceleration of centre
of mass (for two body system and extended to nn-body system). Linear momentum
omentum of a system of particles
- conservation of linear momentum.
omentum. Newton’s II Law extended to a system of particles 
particles    
,

omentum 
angular momentum and torque of a rotating body, conservation of angular momentum  0and


illustrations. System of variable mass

ass - motion of single stage rocket - expression
xpression for instantaneous and
final velocities (derivation- neglecting the effect of gravity).
gravity).Problems.

Work & Energy: Work done by a variable force force, conservative and non-conservative
conservative forces – examples.
Kinetic energy –expression
expression for kinetic energy, workwork-energy
energy theorem (statement and proof).
proof) Potential
energy - work done by i) gravitational force and ii) spring force (derivations). Law of conservation of
energy (statement with examples), cconservation of energy in case of SHM and spiral s spring (Proof),
expression for period of vertical oscillations
scillations of a loaded spiral spring. Problems.

Collisions: Elastic and inelastic collisions

ollisions - examples. Elastic head-on collision - expression for final
velocities of colliding bodies, Oblique collision of identical masses in a plane (derivation).
erivation). Problems.
(13 hours)

MODULE -2
Friction: static and dynamical friction, motion along an inclined plane – acceleration of a body with and
without friction (derivation). Problems.

Motion in a Plane: expression for radial and transverse components of velocity and acceleration -
application to circular motion - centripetal and centrifugal forces. Problems.

Frames of Reference: inertial and non-inertial frames, Galilean principle of relativity

elativity (Statement &
explanation). Expression for fictitious
ictitious force for an non-inertial frames Ex: Plumb line
l in an accelerated
frame (derivation). Problems.

Gravitation: Newton’s Law of Gravitation, Kepler’s laws of planetary motion (derivation).

erivation). Principle of
launching of satellites, expressions for orbital velocity, period & altitude of satellites
atellites (derivation).
( Escape
velocity (derivation), geostationary satellites
atellites (brief). Problems.
(13 hours)
MODULE -3
Rotation of a Rigid Body: Review of rotational motion of a rigid body, moment of inertia of a rigid
body, kinetic energy of rotating body, Relation between angular momentum & moment of inertia (L=Iω).
Theorems of perpendicular & parallel axes with proof, derivation of moment of inertia in case of annular
ring, disc, solid sphere and rectangular bar. Kinetic energy of body rolling down a smooth inclined plane
(derivation).Theory of fly wheel. Problems.

Viscosity : Review of stream line flow, Turbulent motion, coefficient of viscosity, Poiseulle’s formula
(derivation), Terminal velocity, Stoke’s law with derivation by dimensional analysis, Viscosity of gases
(qualitative). Problems.
(13 hours)
MODULE -4
Elasticity: Stress and Strain, Elastic Limit - Hooke’s Law. Elastic constants and relation between them
(q, n & k). Poisson’s ratio – limiting values. Elastic potential energy (derivation for linear case – U = ½ x
stress x strain). Bending of beams- expression for bending moment (derivation), Theory of cantilever,
couple per unit twist of a cylinder (derivation), torsional pendulum (theory). Problems.

Surface Tension: adhesive and cohesive forces – angle of contact. Surface energy- relation between
surface tension & surface energy (derivation). Excess pressure across a curved liquid surfaces
(derivation). Capillary ascent with theory, Interfacial tension (Qualitative). Factors affecting surface
tension. Problems.
(13 hours)

REFERENCES –
1. D S Mathur & P S Hemne, Mechanics, S Chand and Co., New Delhi.
2. C L Arora & P S Hemne, Physics for Degree Students(First Year), S Chand and Co., New Delhi.
3. B Basavaraj & P Sadashiva, B. Sc. Physics (Vol. 1), Omkar Publications, Bangalore
4. B S Agarwal, Mechanics & Relativity, Kedarnath Ramnath, Meerut.
5. D S Mathur, Properties of Matter, S Chand and Co., New Delhi.
6. Brijlal & Subramanyam, Properties of Matter, S Chand and Co., New Delhi.
7. A B Gupta, Classical Mechanics & Properties of Matter, Book & Allied Publishers, Kolkata.
8. Verma H C, Concept of Physics (Vol. 1), BharathiBhavan Publishers, Kanpur.
9. Satyaprakash & Agarwal, Elements of Mechanics, Pragathi Prakashan, Meerut
10. Sen Gupta & Chattarjee, A treatise on General Properties of Matter, New Central Book Agency,
Kolkatta.

 DAVANGERE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Semester Scheme Syllabus (From 2013
2013-14)
Subject: PHYSICS
Semester – III: Blown up syllabus
Paper III
III: Geometrical Optics and Electricity

Module I
Geometrical Optics: Review of basics of light light, optical path, Fermat’s principle-
principle statement and
explanation,, laws of reflection and refraction using Fermat’s principle (proof).

Lens Aberrations: monochromatic aberrations - mention of different types (spherical aberration, coma,
astigmatism, curvature of field and distortion). Spherical aberration
aberration- explanation and mention of different
methods of minimisation. Chromatic aberration
aberration- mention of longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration.
aberration
Achromatisation of lenses a) in contact and b) separated by a distance (derivations). Problems.
Problems

Cardinal Points : thick lens, optic centre

centre, sign conventions (Cartesian),, explanation of cardinal points
and planes- mention of cardinal points in case of two co-axial lenses, Huygen’s and Ramsden’s eye-piece
(construction and working with mention of cardinal points
points) –comparison. Problems.
(13 hours)

Module 2
Scalar and Vector Fields: scalar and vector point function, concept of scalar and vector
vec fields, spatial
derivatives, del and Laplacian operators - Cartesian expression, gradient of scalar and its significance,
divergence and curl of a vector and their significance. Proof of curl ( grad φ) =0 and div (curl A)=0.
Gauss and Stokes theorem (statement and explanation)
explanation). Problems.

Electric Field and Potential: Review of concept of charge (Qualitative)

(Qualitative),, Coulomb’s inverse square law
(statement - vector form). Concept of potential in a conservative field and potential difference. E=−
E= grad
V (proof). Gauss law in electrostatics (Statement & Proof), field near the surface of a charged conductor
(derivation). Coulomb’s law from Gauss law (derivation) - equivalence of the two laws. Mention of
Poisson’s and Laplace’s equation, uniqueness theorem (statement).. Energy density in an a electrostatic field
(derivation), Parallel plate capacitor – expression for energy stored in a capacitor,, loss of energy due to
sharing of charges between two conductors ((derivation). Problems.
(13 hours)

Module 3
Network Theorems: Review of Ohm’s hm’s law and Kirchhoff’s laws. Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorem -DC
statement and proof. Superposition
uperposition theorem – DC Statement and illustration, maximum power transfer
theorem (Statement and proof). Problems.
DC Circuits: Concept of inductance and capacitance, Energy stored in an inductor (derivation). Transient
currents, LR circuit – Growth and decay of current (theory). RC Circuit - charging and discharging of
capacitor (theory) , qualitative discussion of LCR series circuit fed with direct emf.

Galvanometer: Ballistic galvanometer (construction and working with theory) - damping correction,
charge and current sensitivity of BG. Experimental determination of Mutual inductance using BG.
(13 hours)

Module 4
AC Circuits – Mention of expressions for alternating quantities (current and voltage). Derivation of
expression for average value and rms value of AC– relation between them. Mention of response of R, L
and C to AC. LR, CR and LCR series circuits – expression for current and impedance using j- operator
(derivation), Discussion of resonance, Q-factor (derivation in terms of half-power frequencies) and band
width. Comparison of Series and Parallel resonance circuits. Power in AC circuits (derivation) – power
factor. deSauty’s bridge (theory using j-operator). CR Tube (construction and working), block diagram of
CRO, uses of CRO. Problems.

Frequency Filters: RC High pass and Low pass filters - derivation of cut-off frequency.
(13 hours)

REFERENCES –
1. Brijlal, Subramanyam & M N Avadhanulu, A Text book of Optics, S Chand and Co., New Delhi.
2. Satyaprakash, Optics, Ratan Prakashan Mandir, Meerut.
3. S L Kakani & M C Bhandari, Optics, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi.
4. A B Gupta, Modern Optics, Books and Allied Publishers, Kolkata.
5. C L Arora & P S Hemne, Physics for Degree Students (Second Year), S Chand and Co., New Delhi.
6. B Basavaraj & P Sadashiva, B. Sc. Physics (Vol. 3), Omkar Publications, Bangalore
7. K K Tewari, Electricity & Magnetism, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi.
8. Mahajan & Rangawala, Electricity & Magnetism, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
9. R Murugesan, Electricity & Magnetism, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi.
10. D C Tayal, Electricity & Magnetism, Himalaya Publishers, Mumbai.

 DAVANGERE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Semester Scheme Syllabus (From 2014
2014-15)
Subject: PHYSICS
Semester – V: Blown up syllabus
Paper V: Atomic Physics and Lasers

MODULE 1
Atomic Physics: Review of Bohr’s theory – Postulates, expressions for radius, energy and Rydberg
constant (mention). Limitations
imitations of Bohr’s theory, effect of finite mass of nucle
nucleus (with derivation).
derivation)
Vector atom model- Space quantizat
quantization and spin of electron, Stern-Gerlach
Gerlach experiment (theory). Orbital
angular momentum, magnetic moment of electron (derivation). Spin magnetic moment and gyromagnetic
ratio (qualitative).Quantum numbers
mbers used in vector atom model (n, l, s, j, ml, ms and mj in detail), Pauli’s
exclusion principle and its significance, Distribution
istribution of electrons in various shell and sub-shells
sub -
Maximum number of electrons in a shell (derivation), L L-S and J-J coupling,, Lande g factor. Problems.
(13 hours)

MODULE 2
Optical Spectra: Spectral terms, spectral notations, selection rules and intensity rules.
rules Splitting up of
spectral lines - fine structure (Ex:
Ex: Sodium D D-lines). Zeeman Effect - experimental explanation of normal
and anomalous Zeeman effects. Quantum theory of Zeeman Effect - Expression ssion for Zeeman shift,
Paschen-Back effect and Starktark effect ((Explanation). Problems

X-rays: Production of X-rays

rays using Coolidge tube, Continuous X-rays - Daune-Hunt Hunt rule, Characteristic
X-rays –Moseley’s law. Diffraction of X-rays -Laue’s work (Explanation), Bragg’s law (derivation) –
Bragg’s spectrometer, powder diffraction pattern ((explanation), theory of Compton scattering. Problems.

(13 hours)

MODULE 3
Electron: Discovery of electron - e/m by Thomson method (theory) and Charge of electron by Millikan’s
oil drop method (theory). Problems.

LASER: Introduction – differences between ordinary and laser light, types of transitions – induced and
spontaneous, Einstein’s A and B co co-efficients (no derivation). Population inversion, metastable state,
types of pumping (mention) -optical
optical pumping (explanation), active medium, resonating
esonating cavity.
cavity Ruby
Laser, He-Ne laser and semiconductor laser (construction and working)
working),, brief account of Nd:YAG laser
(Glass laser). Mention of applicationss of Laser in research, industries and medicine.
Holography- recording and reproduction of hologram. Problems.
(13 hours)
 DAVANGERE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Semester Scheme Syllabus (From 2014
2014-15)
Subject: PHYSICS
Semester – V: Blown up syllabus
Paper VI: Molecular Physics, Statistical Mechanics and Nuclear Physics

MODULE 1
Molecular Physics: Molecular spectra - band head and band tail,, pure rotational spectrum and selection
rules (with theory). Vibrational spectrum and selection rules (Brief). Rotational – Vibrational spectrum
qualitative discussion of spectra.

Scattering of light: types of scattering

cattering (coherent and incoherent), Tyndall and Rayleigh scattering.
Raman Scattering – Raman effect, Quantum theory of Raman effect. Applications of Raman Effect.
Problems.

Statistical Mechanics: Explanation of micro and macro states, distinguishable and indistinguishable
particles, thermodynamic probability, most probable distribution. Classical Statistics - Derivation of
Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution function. Quantum Statistics – derivation of Bose--Einstein and Fermi –
Dirac distribution functions. Comparison of M-B, B-E and F-D distribution laws. Derivation Planck’s law
of radiation from Bose-Einstein
Einstein distribution function. Problems.

(13 hours)

MODULE 2
Nuclear Physics-I:
Atomic Nucleus: Rutherford’s alpha scattering (brief), Proton–electron hypothesis
sis and Proton-neutron
hypothesis.

Radioactivity: Review of radioactivity – decay law and group displacement laws, Mean life and half-life
of radioactive sample. Radioactive carbon dating, Mention of radioactive series. Law of successive
disintegration (theory). Radioactive equilibrium – secular and transient equilibrium. α–decay- Gamow’s
effect), α–particle disintegration energy,
theory (qualitative explanation of quantum tunnelling effect) energy Geiger-
Nuttal law. β-decay- types (electron decay, positron decay and K electron capture). Characteristics of β-
spectrum and Pauli’s neutrino hypothesis. Problems.

Detectors: Construction
onstruction and working of GM Counter and Scintillation counter.

(13 hours)
MODULE 3
Nuclear Physics-II:
Accelerators: Construction,, working & theory of Linear Accelerator, Cyclotron and Betatron. Problems.
Nuclear reactions: Types of reactions (proton induced, neutron induced and alpha particle induced),
derivation for Q-value of a nuclear reaction and threshold energy. Mention of conservation laws with
Examples. Problems.

Nuclear Models: Liquid drop model (comparison of nucleus with liquid drop), Shell model with
evidences – magic numbers, mention of shell structure.

Nuclear forces: Characteristics, Meson theory of nuclear forces.

Elementary particles: Classification of elementary particles (hadrons, leptons and field particles), Quark
Model of hadrons (brief), Basic interactions in nature (brief).

Cosmic Rays: Discovery, Primary & Secondary cosmic rays, Altitude and latitude effects, East west
symmetry, cosmic ray showers.

(13 hours)

REFERENCES –
1. N Sundararajan, George Thomas & Syed Azez, College Physics (Vol. III), United Publishers.
2. R Murugesan & Kirutiga Sivaprasath, Modern Physics, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi.
3. B Basavaraj & P Sadashiva, B. Sc. Physics (Vol. 4, 5 & 6), Omkar Publications, Bangalore.
4. R B Singh, Modern Physics (Vol. 1 & 2), New Age International, New Delhi
5. C L Arora & P S Hemne, Physics for Degree Students(Third Year), S Chand and Co., New Delhi.
6. Aurther Beiser, Concepts of Modern Physics, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
7. Kakani & Kakani, Modern Physics, Viva Publications.
8. M N Avadanulu, Lasers – Theory and Applications, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi.
9. Brijlal, N Subramanian & Jivan Sheshan, Atomic & Nuclear Physics, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi.
10. A B Gupta, Modern Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Books and Allied Publishers, Kolkata.
11. Satyaprakash, Optics and Atomic Physics, Ratan Prakashan Mandir, Meerut.
12. S N Ghoshal, Atomic Physics, S Chand and Co., New Delhi.
13. D C Tayal, Nuclear Physics, Himalaya Publishers, Mumbai.
14. S B Patel, Nuclear Physics- An Introduction, New Age Publishers, New Delhi.
15. M L Pandya & R P S Yadav, Elements of Nuclear Physics, Kedarnath Ramnath, Meerut.
16. S N Ghoshal, Nuclear Physics, S Chand and Co., New Delhi.
17. R R Roy & B P Nigam, Nuclear Physics, New Age Publishers, New Delhi.
18. Kamal Singh, Elements of Statistical Mechanics, S Chand and Co., New Delhi.

 DAVANGERE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Subject : PHYSICS
Question Paper Pattern for B.Sc. (1 to 6thSem)
Max.Marks : 80
Section A : (Short Answers)
Answer any SIX of the following (Two Marks each) (6/8) 2 × 6 = 12
1. a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h

Section B : (Long Answers)

Answer any SIX of the following (Eight Marks each) ((6/8) 8 × 6 = 48
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Section C: (Problems)
Answer any FIVE of the following (Four Marks each) (5/7) 4 × 5 = 20
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

Note to Question Paper Setter:

1) Section A : Minimum two questions from each module
2) Section B : Minimum two questions from each module
3) Section C : Problems, Minimum one problem from each module
(not applicable for 5th and 6th semester)
4) Scheme for Problems : Formula & terms explanation - 1 Mark
Substitution & simplification - 2 Marks
Result - 1 Mark

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 DAVANGERE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Subject : PHYSICS

Distribution of Marks for Practical Exams (1st to 6th Sem )

(For 5th& 6th semesters there will be two practical examinations each of 50 marks)

1) Formula and Explanation with units 07

2) Figure setting and handling of apparatus 06
3) Tabular column and Reading 12
4) Calculation Graph and Result 10
5) Accuracy of result and unit 05
6) Viva 05
7) Practical Record 05
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TOTAL 50

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