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2022
I/II Semester
Engineering Physics
Course Code 21PHY12/22 CIE Marks 50
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S) 2:2:0:1 SEE Marks 50
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40 Total Marks 100
Credits 03 Exam Hours 03 Hours
Course objectives: This course(21PHY12/22) will enable the students to
 Learn the basic concepts of Physics which are essential in understanding and solving Engineering related
challenges.
 Gain the knowledge of problem solving and its practical applications.
 Signify the application of sensitive instrumentation for Nano-scale system.

Teaching-Learning Process (General Instructions)

These are sample Strategies, which teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the various course outcomes.
1. Apart from conventional lecture methods various types of innovative teaching techniques through videos,
animation films may be adopted so that the delivered lesson can progress the students in theoretical, applied
and practical skills in physics.
2. State the necessity of physics in engineering studies and offer real life examples.
3. Seminars and Quizzes may be arranged for students in respective subjects to develop skills.
4. Encourage the students for group learning to improve their creativity and analytical skills.
5. While teaching show how every concepts can be applied to the real world. This helps the students to expand
understanding level.
6. Support and guide the students for self-study.
7. Ask some higher order thinking questions in the class, which promotes critical thinking.
8. Inspire the students towards the studies by giving new ideas and examples.

Module-1

Oscillations and Waves: 08 Hours

Free Oscillations: Basics of SHM, derivation of differential equation for SHM, Mechanical simple harmonic
oscillators (spring constant by series and parallel combination), Equation of motion for free oscillations, Natural
frequency of oscillations.
Damped Oscillations: Theory of damped oscillations (derivation), over damping, critical & under damping (only
graphical representation), quality factor.
ForcedOscillations: Theory of forced oscillations (derivation) and resonance, sharpness of resonance.
Shock waves: Mach number, Properties of Shock waves, Construction and working of Reddy shock tube, applications
of shock waves, Numerical problems.
Teaching- Chalk and talk, Power point presentation, Videos
Learning Practical Topics:
Process 1.Spring in series and parallel combination
Self-study Component: Basics of SHM
Module-2
Modern Physics & Quantum Mechanics: 08 Hours
Introduction to blackbody radiation spectrum- Wien's law, Rayleigh Jean’s law, Stefan -Boltzmann law and Planck's
law (qualitative), Deduction of Wien's law and Rayleigh Jeans law from Planck's law. Wave-Particle dualism, de-
Broglie hypothesis, de-Broglie wavelength. Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and its physical significance,
Application of uncertainty principle-Non-existence of electron in the nucleus (relativistic case), Wave function-
Properties, Physical significance, Probability density, Normalization, Eigen values and Eigen functions. Time
independent Schrödinger wave equation. Particle in a box- Energy Eigen values and probability densities, Numerical
problems.
Teaching- Chalk and talk, Power point presentation, Videos
Learning Practical Topics:
Process 1.Verification of Stefan’s Law
Self-study Component: Wave- Particle dualism, de-Broglie hypothesis , de- Broglie wavelength.
Module-3

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Lasers & Optical Fibers: 08 Hours
Lasers: Interaction of radiation with matter, Einstein’s coefficients (derivation of expression for energy density).
Requisites of a Laser system. Conditions for Laser action. Principle, Construction and working of CO 2 and
semiconductor Lasers. Application of Lasers in Defence (Laser range finder) and medical applications- Eye surgery
and skin treatment.
Optical Fibers: Propagation mechanism, angle of acceptance, Numerical aperture, Modes of propagation, Types of
optical fibers, Attenuation and Mention of expression for attenuation coefficient. Discussion of block diagram of point
to point communication, Optical fiber sensors- Intensity based displacement sensor and Temperature sensor based
on phase modulation, Merits and demerits, Numerical problems.
Teaching- Chalk and talk, Power point presentation, Videos
Learning Practical Topics:
Process 1. wavelength of LASER source
2. Optical fiber
Self-study Component: Properties of Laser and comparison with ordinary source
Module-4
Electrical Conductivity in Solids: 08 Hours
Classical free electron theory: Drude- Lorentz theory & Assumptions, Expression for electrical conductivity (no
derivation), Failures of classical free-electron theory.
Quantum free electron theory: Assumptions, Density of states (no derivation), Fermi-energy, Fermi factor & its
temperature dependence, Fermi - Dirac Statistics, Expression for electrical conductivity (derivation), Merits of
Quantum free electron theory.
Physics of Semiconductors: Fermi level in intrinsic semiconductors, Expression for concentration of electrons in
conduction band, Holes concentration in valance band (only mention the expression), Conductivity of
semiconductors (derivation), Hall effect, Expression for Hall coefficient (derivation).
Dielectrics: Electric dipole, Dipole moment, Polarization of dielectric materials, Types of polarizations. Qualitative
treatment of Internal field in solids for one dimensional infinite array of dipoles (Lorentz field). Claussius-Mossotti
equation (derivation), Numerical problems.
Teaching- Chalk and talk, Power point presentation, Videos
Learning Practical Topics:
Process 1.Fermi Energy of a material
2. Resistivity of a material
Self-study Component: Electric dipole, Dipole moment, Polarization of dielectric materials
Module-5
Material Characterization Techniques and Instrumentation: 08 Hours
Introduction to materials: Nanomaterials and nanocomposites. Principle, construction and working of X-ray
Diffractometer, crystal size determination by Scherrer equation. Principle, construction, working and applications of
-Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscope (XPS), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM),
Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) Numerical problems.
Teaching-Learning Chalk and talk, Power point presentation, Videos
Process Self study Component:X-ray diffractometer.
Course outcome (Course Skill Set)
At the end of the course the student will be able to :
1. Interpret the types of mechanical vibrations and their applications, the role of Shock waves in various
fields.
2. Demonstrate the quantisation of energy for microscopic system.
3. App[y LASER and Optical fibers in opto electronic system.
4. Illustrate merits of quantum free electron theory and applications of Hall effect.
5. Analyse the importance of XRD and Electron Microscopy in Nano material characterization.

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Assessment Details (both CIE and SEE)
The weightage of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) is 50% and for Semester End Exam (SEE) is 50%.
The minimum passing mark for the CIE is 40% of the maximum marks (20 marks). A student shall be
deemed to have satisfied the academic requirements and earned the credits allotted to each
subject/ course if the student secures not less than 35% ( 18 Marks out of 50)in the semester-end
examination(SEE).
Continuous Internal Evaluation:
Three Unit Tests each of 20 Marks (duration 01 hour)
1. First test at the end of 5th week of the semester
2. Second test at the end of the 10th week of the semester
3. Third test at the end of the 15th week of the semester
Two assignments each of 10 Marks
4. First assignment at the end of 4th week of the semester
5. Second assignment at the end of 9th week of the semester
Group discussion/Seminar/quiz any one of three suitably planned to attain the COs and POs
for 20 Marks (duration 01 hours)
6. At the end of the 13th week of the semester
The sum of three tests, two assignments, and quiz/seminar/group discussion will be out of 100
marks and will be scaled down to 50 marks
(to have less stressed CIE, the portion of the syllabus should not be common /repeated for any
of the methods of the CIE. Each method of CIE should have a different syllabus portion of the
course).
CIE methods /question paper is designed to attain the different levels of Bloom’s taxonomy
as per the outcome defined for the course.
Semester End Examination:
Theory SEE will be conducted by University as per the scheduled timetable, with common
question papers for the subject (duration 03 hours)
1. The question paper will have ten questions. Each question is set for 20 marks.
2. There will be 2 questions from each module. Each of the two questions under a module (with
a maximum of 3 sub-questions), should have a mix of topics under that module.
The students have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.

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Suggested Learning Resources:
Text Books:
1. A Text book of Engineering Physics- M.N. Avadhanulu and P.G. Kshirsagar, 10th revised Ed, S. Chand. & Company
Ltd, New Delhi.
2. An Introduction to Lasers theory and applications by M.N.Avadhanulu and P.S.Hemne revised Edition 2012 . S.
Chand and company Ltd -New Delhi.
3. Engineering Physics-Gaur and Gupta-Dhanpat Rai Publications-2017.
4. Concepts of Modern Physics-Arthur Beiser: 6th Ed;Tata McGraw Hill Edu Pvt Ltd- New Delhi 2006.
5. X-ray diffraction- B E Warren published by Courier Corporation.
6. Nano Composite Materials-Synthesis, Properties and Applications, J. Parameswaranpillai,, N.Hameed,
T.Kurian, Y. Yu, CRC Press.
7. Fundamentals of Fibre Optics in Telecommunication & Sensor Systems, B.P. Pal, New Age International
Publishers.
Reference Books:
1. Introduction to Mechanics — M.K. Verma: 2nd Ed, University Press(India) Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad 2009.
2. Lasers and Non Linear Optics – B.B. Laud, 3rd Ed, New Age International Publishers 2011.
3. LASERS Principles, Types and Applications by K.R. Nambiar-New Age International Publishers.
4. Solid State Physics-S O Pillai, 8th Ed- New Age International Publishers-2018.
5. Shock waves made simple- Chintoo S Kumar, K Takayama and KPJ Reddy: Willey India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi2014.
6. Materials Characterization Techniques-Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, First Edition, 2008.
7. Characterization of Materials- Mitra P.K . Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited.
8. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Fundamentals to Frontiers – M.S.Ramachandra Rao & Shubra Singh, Wiley
India Pvt Ltd .
Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):
https://www.britannica.com/technology/laser,k
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/102/115102124/
https://nptel.ac.in/courses/115/104/115104096/
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_mm14/preview
Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning
http://nptel.ac.in
https://swayam.gov.in
https://www.vlab.co.in/participating-institute-amrita-vishwa-vidyapeetham