Physics PG Syllabus Updated March24

ST.
JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY
BENGALURU-27
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
SYLLABUS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME

For Batch 2024-2025
Part A
1 Title of the MSc Physics

Academic Program
2 Program Code (To be given by Examination Section)
3 Name of the St. Joseph’s University

University
4 Objective of the 1. Academic Excellence

University 2. Character Formation
3. Social Concern
5 Vision of the “Striving for a just, secular, democratic and economically sound society,
University which cares for the poor, the oppressed and the marginalized”
6 Mission of the M1 St. Joseph's College (Autonomous) seeks to form men and women
University who will be agents of change, committed to the creation of a society
that is just, secular and democratic.
M2 The education offered is oriented towards enabling students to

strive for both academic and human excellence.
M3 The college pursues academic excellence by providing a learning

environment that constantly challenges the students and supports the
ethical pursuit of intellectual curiosity and ceaseless enquiry.
M4 Human excellence is promoted through courses and activities that

help students achieve personal integrity and conscientise them to
the injustice prevalent in society.
7 Name of the Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.,) in Physics
8 Name of the Physics

Department
offering the
program
9 Vision of the Program “The Department of Physics strives to prepare the students for higher
educational and career challenges by fostering scientific temper and
human values”
10 1 Mission of “The Department of Physics is dedicated to inculcating in its
the Program students a deep commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and
understanding in the Physical Sciences through promoting a spirit of
open-ended intellectual curiosity. We encourage our students to be
innovative and adaptable to new developments in society through an
emphasis on quality in teaching, learning and research.”
11 Duration of the 2 years (Four semesters)

Program
12 Total No. of Credits 96
13 Program PEO 1 Be a good samaritan and a responsible citizen of the world and
Educational use the powers vested in self due to logic of the subject to do
Objectives (PEOs) good and protect the vulnerable in the world.
PEO2 Should be able to enunciate Scientific Methodology to solve

pervasive problems in the Society.
PEO 3 Should be able to use Physics and Mathematics and Logic

effectively in solving problems related to the Society.
PEO4 Should be comfortable with Physics and explain the various

technicalities of the subject to lay audience.
Programme Educational Objectives: PEOs are statements that describe Institution’s

Mission aligned with the programme 2-5 PEOs can be written.
• Guidelines for the PEOs
– PEOs should be consistent with the mission of the Institution
– The number of PEOs should be manageable
– PEOs should be achievable by the program
– PEOs should be specific to the program and not too broad
14 Graduation Attributes The Following graduate attributes reflect the
particular quality and feature or characteristics of an
individual that are expected to be acquired by a
graduate through studies at St. Joseph’s University.
∙ Disciplinary knowledge
∙ Communication Skills
∙ Critical thinking
∙ Problem solving
∙ Analytical reasoning
∙ Research-related skills
∙ Cooperation/Teamwork
∙ Reflective thinking
∙ Information/digital literacy
∙ Self-directed learning and Lifelong learner
∙ Multicultural competence
∙ Moral and ethical awareness/reasoning
∙ Leadership readiness/qualities
∙ International Outlook
15 Program Outcomes PO1 Ability to apply classical and quantum physics concepts
(POs) to understand materials, biological and environmental
topics.
PO2 Ability to communicate with people on an official and

outreach level about Physics and Physical Concepts.
PO3 Ability to question the logic of an action and use

reasonings related to physics, mathematics and logic to
analyze the pros and cons and arrive at accepting or
rejecting notions.
PO4 Ability to use computers and technology to estimate and

find solutions to Physics related problems and eliminating
common human errors in such processes.
PO5 Approach the future as a lifelong learner and provide
leadership in society when required both for learning and
for solving societal problems.
Programme Outcomes: POs are statements that describe what the students graduating from any
of the educational Programmes should be able to do.
• Guidelines for the POs

– Program outcomes basically describe knowledge, skills and behavior of students as
they progress through the program as well as by the time of graduation.
– POs should not be too broad
– They must be aligned with the Graduation Attributes
Part B
M.Sc. Physics Curriculum
Courses and course completion requirements No. of credits
Physics 92
Outreach activity 4
SUMMARY OF CREDITS
SEMESTER PAPER CODE AND TITLE NO. OF NO. OF TOTAL
TEACHIN CREDITS MARKS
G
HOURS
SEMESTER I
THEORY
Paper I PH 7123: Classical Mechanics 60 04 100
Paper II PH 7221: Mathematical 60 04 100

Physics
Paper III PH 7321: Numerical 60 04 100

Techniques
Paper IV PH 7421: Experimental 60 04 100

Physics - I
Paper V (BC) PHBC 7121: Mathematical 30 02 50

Preliminaries and Newtonian
Mechanics
PRACTICAL
Paper I PH 7P1: Analog 44 02 50

electronics
Paper II PH 7P2: Numerical 44 02 50
Techniques
Paper III PH 7P3: Analytical Tools in 44 02 50

Mathematical Physics - I
TOTAL 24 600
SEMESTER II
THEORY
Paper I PH 8123: Electrodynamics 60 04 100
Paper II PH 8221: Experimental Physics 60 04 100

- II
Paper III PH 8323: Statistical Physics 60 04 100
Paper IV PH 8421: Quantum Mechanics 60 04 100

-I
Paper V PHBC 8121: Modern Physics 30 02 50

(BC) and Electricity
PRACTICAL
Paper I PH 8P1: General Physics 44 02 50
Paper II PH 8P2: Digital Electronics 44 02 50
Paper III PH 8P3: Analytical Tools in 44 02 50

Mathematical Physics
TOTAL 24 600
SEMESTER III
THEORY
Paper I PH 9121: Quantum Mechanics - 60 04 100

II
Paper II PH 9221: Atomic and 60 04 100

Molecular Physics
Paper III PH 9321: Modern Optics 60 04 100
Paper IV PH 9423: Advanced Physics 60 04 100
PRACTICAL
Paper I PH 9P1: Optics Lab 44 02 50
Paper II PH 9P2: Mini Project 44 02 50
Paper-III PH 9P3: Dissertation Project 88 04 100
TOTAL 24 600
SEMESTER IV
THEORY
Paper I PH 0121: Solid State Physics 60 04 100
Paper II PH 0221: Nuclear and Particle 60 04 100

Physics
Paper III-A PHDE 0420: Astrophysics 60 04 100

(DE)
Paper III-B PHDE 0522: Materials Science 60

(DE)
PRACTICAL
Paper I PH 0P1:Applied Physics 44 02 50

Lab
Paper II-A (DE) PH 0P2: Astrophysics Lab 44 02 50
Paper II-B (DE) PH 0P3: Material Science

Lab
Paper III PH 0P4: Dissertation Project 88 04 100
TOTAL 20 500
Total No. of Credits : 96 (92+4 Outreach)
KEY WORDS: DE – Departmental Elective and OE – Open Elective
CORE COURSES (CC)

Course Title Code Number
Classical Mechanics PH 7123
Mathematical Physics PH 7221
Quantum Mechanics - I PH 8421
Quantum Mechanics - II PH 9121
Statistical Physics PH 8323
Electrodynamics PH 8123
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSES (DSE)

Materials Science PHDE 0522
Astrophysics PHDE 0420
GENERIC ELECTIVE COURSES (GSE)/ Can include

open electives offered
SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE (SEC) –
Any practical oriented and software based courses offered
by departments to be listed below
Numerical Techniques Lab PH 7P1
Analytical Tools in Mathematical Physics - I PH 7P3
Analytical Tools in Mathematical Physics - II PH 8P3
VALUE ADDED COURSES (VAC)

Certificate courses that add value to the core papers can be listed.
Online courses offered or recommended by the department to be listed

Course Outcomes and Course Content
The syllabus title must be as given below:
SEMESTER-I
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
THEORY PAPERS (4 CREDITS EACH):

1. CLASSICAL MECHANICS
2. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
3. NUMERICAL TECHNIQUES
4. EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS- I
BRIDGE COURSE (2 CREDITS)

1. MATHEMATICAL PRELIMINARIES AND MECHANICS
LAB PAPERS (2 CREDITS EACH):

1. ANALOG ELECTRONICS
2. NUMERICAL TECHNIQUES
HYBRID COURSE: THEORY+LAB (2 CREDITS)

1. ANALYTICAL TOOLS IN MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS I
Semester 1
Title of the paper CLASSICAL MECHANICS - I
Paper Code PH 7123
Number of teaching hours per week 4
Total number of teaching hours per 60

semester
Number of credits 4
PH 7123 - CLASSICAL MECHANICS - I
Lagrangian formulation :
Mechanics of a particle+Problems, Mechanics of a system of particles+Problems, Constraints+Problems,
Generalized coordinates+Problems, D'Alembert's principle+Problems, Lagrange's equations of
motion+Problems, Simple applications of the Lagrangian formulation, Galilean invariance of Lagrange's
equations 30hrs
Variational principle :
Hamilton's principle; Some techniques of the calculus of variations – applications – shortest distance
problem, Brachistochrone; Derivation of Lagrange's equation from Hamilton's principle; Conservation
theorems and symmetry properties – integrals of motion, cyclic coordinates, Jacobi's integral 8hrs
Central force :
Two body central force problem – Reduction to the equivalent one body problem; Equations of motion
and first integrals; Classification of orbits; The Virial theorem; Differential equation for the orbit,
integrable power-law potentials; The Kepler problem – inverse square law of force, motion in time in
Kepler problem; Scattering and differential scattering cross-section 12hrs
Hamiltonian and Hamilton’s Equations of Motion :

Legendre transformations, Hamiltonian Hamilton's equations of motion, Problems 10hrs
Reference Books :
1. Classical Mechanics by H.Goldstein, Narosa Publishing Home, New Delhi.

2. Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems by Marion and Thornton, 5th Edition, Cengage
3. Classical Mechanics, John R. Taylor, University Science Books, 2005
4. Classical Mechanics by P.V.Panat, Narosa Publishing Home,, New Delhi.
5. Classical Mechanics by N.C.Rana and P.S.Joag, Tata Mc-Graw Hill Publishing Company
Limited, New Delhi.
5. Introduction to Classical Mechanics by R.G.Takwale and P.S.Puranik, Tata Mc-Graw Hill Publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi
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(Part of the syllabus)
Code number and Title of the paper : PH 7123 - CLASSICAL MECHANICS - I
Mid Semester Examination
Part A: 3 Questions, Answer any 2, 8 Marks each
Part B: 4 Questions, Answer any 3, 3 Marks each
Chapter Number of teaching hours Maximum marks for which

(As mentioned in the questions are to be framed from
syllabus) this chapter (including bonus
questions)
Lagrangian formulation 30 36
At the discretion of the

instructor a minimum of 15
hours will be covered to make
time for completing Bridge
Course.
Total marks excluding bonus questions 25
Total marks including bonus questions 36

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Code number and Title of the paper : PH 7123 - CLASSICAL MECHANICS - I
End Semester Examination:
Since this course contains a Bridge Course component, only the first 15 hours
appear for mid-sem. 45 hours worth of material is after mid-sem.
Part A: 7 Questions, Answer any 5, 7 Marks each.
Part B: 4 Questions, Answer any 3, 5 Marks each.
Chapters included in mid semester exam gets a weight of 0.35 and the chapters in
the second half of the semester achieves a weight of 0.65

questions)
Lagrangian formulation 30 31
Variational principle 8 12
Central force 12 14
Hamiltonian formulation 10 12
Formula to calculate the maximum marks for each chapter (the marks have been adjusted to be either 7
or 5 or multiples and or sums of the same):
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 ×𝑚𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 (𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑜𝑛𝑢𝑠 𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠) ×𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 ×1.739
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 (𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑦 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠)
Course Outcomes: At the end of the Course, the Student
CO1 Knowledge Will be able to know and identify the forces of constraints within a system and work out
its degrees of freedom
CO2 Understand Will understand that the state of a system in classical mechanics is dependent on the
equations of motion and that there will be as many equations of motion as the degrees of
freedom.
CO2 Apply Will be able to apply this knowledge and understanding to some standard systems:
specifically to motion in a central force field.
CO3 Analyze Will be able to abstract this and analyze symmetries in systems.
CO4 Evaluate Will use the concepts learned to evaluate the effect of the above as the Principle of Least
Action (and see it in other topics such as Optics and Theoretical Physics).
CO5 Create Can use the knowledge gained by the above activities to write down the Hamiltonian of a
given system.
Semester 1
Title of the paper MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
Paper Code PH 7221

semester
Number of credits 4
Note : (i) Kindly add the List of Reference books towards the end of the syllabus.
(ii)The syllabus may have the Statement of Learning outcome.
(iii)The introductory part of the syllabus may have vision and mission statement of the department and
the examination pattern (eg: 30% for CA and 70% SE and also how the 30% marks are split; the time
duration for which the mid-semester test and SE are conducted.)
PH 7221 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
(4 Credits - 4 Hours/Week)
Linear Algebra: Functions and continuous basis, Functional transformations, Closure

condition and completeness, One-One correspondence to vector spaces 5 hrs
Complex analysis: Taylor and Laurent series, calculus of residues, contour

integrations, introduction to analytic continuation and Riemann surfaces
12hrs
Fourier analysis: Fourier series, Fourier integral and transform, Dirac Delta Functions,
convolution theorem, Parseval's identity,
10hrs
Special functions: Legendre, Laguerre and Hermite Functions, Bessel's function of 1st
kind, spherical Bessel function, spherical harmonics generating function, recurrence
relations,
15hrs
Tensors: Tensor Analysis, Pseudotensors and Dual Tensors, Tensors in General

Coordinates, Jacobians 8 hrs
Differential Equations:
Partial Differential Equations: Helmholtz, Laplace, Poisson equations in all three

coordinates, Separation of variables, Integral transforms, change of variables, method
of characteristics, applications: wave, heat and diffusion equations 10 hrs
Reference Books :
1. Mathematical methods for Physicists - Arfken & Weber - 6 Edition-Academic
Press- N.Y.
2. Mathematics for Physical Sciences - Mary Boas, John Wiley & Sons
3. Linear Algebra - Seymour Lipschutz, Schaum Outlines Series- Mc-Graw Hill
edition
4. Mathematical Methods of Physics - Mathews & Walker - 2 Edition- Pearson
Edition
5. Mathematical Methods in Physics - Butkov Addison Wesley Publishers.
6. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, E. Kreyszig, 7 Edition, New Age
International
7. Complex Variables and Applications - J.W.Brown, R.V.Churchill - (7 Edition)-
Mc-Graw Hill - Ch. 2 to 7.
8. Complex Variables - Seymour Lipschutz
9. Fourier Series - Seymour Lipschutz, Schaum Outlines Series
10. Laplace Transform - Seymour Lipschutz, Schaum Outlines Series
11. Mathematics of Classical and Quantum Physics - Byron, Fuller Dover (1992)
12. Mathematical physics, applications and problems - V. Balakrishnan (2017)
13. Differential and Integral Calculus - N. Piskunov (1969)
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Code number and Title of the paper: PH 7221 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS

questions)
Linear algebra 5 10
Complex analysis 15 25
Fourier analysis 10 15
Special functions 12 20
Tensors 8 15
Differential Equations 10 15
Formula to calculate the maximum marks for each chapter:
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 ×𝑚𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 (𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑜𝑛𝑢𝑠 𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠
Course Outcome:
At the end of the course, the Student
CO1 Knowledge Will learn the fundamental mathematical concepts used in physics.
CO2 Understand Will understand the nuances of vector and tensor analysis, Functions of
complex variables, Special Functions and Fourier Analysis.
CO2 Apply Will be able to apply the various concepts like Legendre polynomial, Bessel
functions and Hermite polynomials in Quantum Mechanics, Statistical
Physics, Solid state physics, Modern Optics and Atomic Molecular Physics.
CO3 Analyze Will be able to analyse various problems from physics and apply the
concepts learnt in the class to effectively solve them.
CO4 Evaluate Will be able to evaluate separation of variable technique to solve Laplace
equation in different coordinate systems.
CO5 Create Will be able to formulate, interpret and draw inferences from mathematical
solutions and can visualize abstraction with the help of wx-maxima and
other such tools.
Semester 1
Title of the paper NUMERICAL TECHNIQUES
Paper Code PH 7321

semester
Number of credits 4
PH 7321 - NUMERICAL TECHNIQUES
Interpolation and Curve fitting: Introduction to interpolation, Lagrange approximation,

Linear interpolation. Problems
6 hrs
Numerical Differentiation and Integration: Approximating the derivative, numerical

differentiation formulas, introduction to quadrature, trapezoidal and Simpson's rule,
Applications.
10 hrs
Solutions of ODE: Initial value and boundary value problems, Euler's and Runge-Kutta
Methods(up to second order)
6 hrs
Fourier Techniques: Fourier transforms, time series analysis, correlation, convolution

applications of FT in various field.
8 hrs
Introduction to probability and statistical methods: Elementary statistical concepts

and examples, random walk problem in one dimension, calculation of mean values for
the random walk problem, probability distribution for large N, gaussian probability
distributions, probability distribution involving several variables.
15 hrs
Statistical Inference: Model fitting and parameter estimation: Least square fits, Mean
from least square fits, Multiparameter estimation, Goodness of fit, Confidence regions,
Maximum Likelihood Methods:, Goodness of fit and confidence from maximum
likelihood, Estimating parameter uncertainty, Hypothesis testing: Bayes Theorem,
Updating the probability of a hypothesis, A priori distribution, Monte-Carlo Methods
15 hrs
Reference Books:
1. K. E. Atkinson, Numerical Analysis, John Wiley (Asia) (2004).
2. S. C. Chapra and R. P. Canale, Numerical Methods for Engineers, Tata McGraw Hill
(2002).
References:
3. J. H. Mathews, Numerical Methods for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering,
Prentice
Hall of India (1998).
4. S. S. M. Wong, Computational Methods in Physics, World Scientific (1992).
5. W. H. Press, S. A. Teukolsky, W. T. Verlling and B. P. Flannery, Numerical Recipes in
C,
Cambridge (1998).
6. S. E.Koonin: Computational Physics, Benjamin/Cummings (Menlo Park, CA) 1986
7. R. Lupton: Statistics in Theory and Practice, Princeton University Press
Online texts :
Numerical Recipes online:http://library.lanl.gov/numerical/bookfpdf.html
P. Pacheco’s User Guide to MPI:ftp://math.usfca.edu/pub/MPI/mpi.guide.ps
MPI online at
NERSC:http://www.nersc.gov/nusers/help/tutorials/mpi/intro/print.php
S. E.Koonin’s Computational Physics Fortran codes:
http://www.computationalphysics.info
W. Krauth’s Introduction to Monte Carlo:
http://www.lps.ens.fr/~krauth/budapest.pdf
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Code number and Title of the paper: PH 7321 - NUMERICAL TECHNIQUES
Chapter number Number of teaching hours Maximum marks for which

questions)
Interpolation and curve fitting 6 10
Numerical Differentiation and 10 15

Integration
Solution of ODE 6 10
Fourier Techniques 8 15
Probability and Statistics 15 25
Statistical Inference 15 25
PH 7320 – Semester 1- Numerical Techniques – course outcome chapter wise
Chapter Learning outcomes
1. Interpolation and curve fitting At the end of this chapter students will understand the importance of
interpolation in problem solving and writing programs in python.
2. Numerical differentiation and At the end of this chapter students will be able find the differentials and
integration integrals of interpolating polynomials that are linear, exponential and
trigonometric in nature and also apply the concepts of differentiation and
integration in the real world with the help of the data given and also
program it in python during the practical lab
3. Solutions of ODE At the end of this chapter students will be able to solve differential
equations and also write programs for them in python during practical lab.
4. Fourier techniques At the end of this chapter students will acquire a knowledge on what
Fourier technique is, how to convert functions from time domain to
frequency domain, the students will also find their applications in solving
problems in quantum mechanics in the second semester (free particle,
momentum space and position space)
5. Introduction to probability and At the end of this chapter students will get a thorough understanding on
statistical methods how to solve problems in probability and statistics and also apply them in
statistical real-world scenarios like elections, populations study etc, they
6. Statistical Inference will also apply them in quantum mechanics and statistical physics problem
solving in their 2nd semester.
Overall Outcome: Applications Applying the techniques learned in this unit to other activities is a major
outcome of this course. Being able to fit a polynomial to data obtained in
the lab experiments and obtaining confidence levels of the results in all
semesters is one of the major outcomes. In addition, techniques learned in
this are applied to other subjects like Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics
etc. to visualize the concepts learned therein.
Semester 1
Title of the paper EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I
Paper Code PH 7421

semester
Number of credits 4
PH 7421 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I
Error Analysis: Sources, propagation and analysis.
Transducers and Sensors: Characteristics - sensitivity, reproducibility, selecting a

transducer and classification of transducers.
Transducers : Displacement: Resistive,capacitive and inductive. Signal conditioning
using constant voltage potentiometric circuit.
Velocity: Linear velocity, Angular velocity: AC, DC and contactless tachometers.
Acceleration
Strain: Strain gauges: wire, metal foil and semiconductor type.
Temperature: RTD, thermistor and thermocouple
Pressure: Bellow, Bourdon tube and Diaphragm gauge. Diamond anvil cell for very
high pressures. 20 Hrs
Measuring physical properties:
Thermal expansion: Interference, capacitance and LVDT methods. Thermal

conductivity of good and poor conductors. Thermal diffusivity using periodic heating.
Phase transitions using differential scanning calorimeter.
10Hrs
Electrical Properties:
Resistance: Two-probe and four-probe methods. DC and AC methods. High resistance
by leakage.
Magnetic field: Search coil, Magnetoresistance- GMR and AMR and Hall probe methods
Magnetic susceptibility: AC susceptibility and Vibration sample magnetometer
10hrs
Signal Conditioning: Introduction, Block diagram of signal conditioning, review of

op-amp basics, Integrator, differentiator using IC 741, Schmitt trigger, waveform
generators. Practical differentiator, Practical integrator. Basic Instrumentation amplifier-
important features, differential instrumentation amplifier using transducer Bridge,
Logarithmic amplifier.
10 hrs
Data Acquisition And Conversion, Scalers And Counters: General data acquisition
system (DAS), objective of DAS, Single-channel and multi-channel DAS block
diagrams, Digital to Analog converter: R-2R ladder and binary-weighted ladder circuits.
Analog to Digital converter- Flash and Successive approximation method,block diagram
explanation,Scalers and Counters. 10 hrs
Reference Books:
1. Experimental Physics: R.A. Dunlap, Oxford University Press 1988
2. The Art of Experimental Physics, Dietz Preston, Eric S. Dietz, Barnes and Noble,
2001
3. An Introduction to Experimental Physics, Colin Cooke, London; UCL Press
(Pennsylvania)
4.Introduction to nuclear science, Bryan J.C., Lavoisier Libraire 2008
5.Electronic Instrumentation and Measuring Techniques, W.D. Cooper, A.D. Helfrick 3rd
Edition, PHI, 2000
6. A Course in Electrical, Electronics Measurement and Instrumentation, A.K. Sawhney,
Dhanpat Rai & sons, 1996
7. Instrument transducers, Hermann KP Neubert, Second Edition, Oxford University
Press, 1988.
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Code number and Title of the paper: PH 7421 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I

questions)
Transducers and Sensors 20 35
Measuring physical properties 20 35
Signal Conditioning 10 15
Data Acquisition And 10 15

Conversion, Scalers And
Counters
CO1 Knowledge Will know the various parts of an electronic instrumentation system in detail and how a
given physical change can be measured using it.
CO2 Understand Would be able to understand how an instrumentation system works and what are the
different kinds of errors that can affect the measurements made using this system and how
to take care of these errors.
CO2 Apply Would be able to apply this knowledge and understanding to choose appropriate transducers,
signal conditioning and data acquisition systems from various available options to
appropriately measure change in a given physical quantity.
CO3 Analyze Would be able to analyze if the different systems chosen would work well with each other to
achieve the required end result.
CO4 Evaluate Will use the concepts learned to evaluate if the designed system fulfills the requirements of a
good instrumentation system.
CO5 Create Should be able to use the knowledge gained by the above activities to design their own
instrumentation system that applies well to the problem in hand, taking care that the errors in
measurement are within permissible limits.
Semester 1
Title of the paper MATHEMATICAL PRELIMINARIES AND

NEWTONIAN MECHANICS
Paper Code PHBC 7121

semester
Number of credits 2
PHBC 7121 Mathematical Preliminaries and Mechanics
Vectors and vector spaces:

1. Vector Analysis: Review of basic properties, vector in 3-d spaces, differential vector
operators, vector integration, curvilinear coordinates, Coordinate Transformations and
Jacobians 5 hrs
2. Vector Spaces: Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization, self-adjoint operators, unitary
operators, transformation of operators, vector spaces 3 hrs
Complex Analysis:
Analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann conditions, Cauchy’s theorem 3 hrs
Eigenvalue Problems:
1. Eigenvalue equations, matrix eigenvalue problems, hermitian eigenvalue problems,
hermitian matrix diagonalization, normal matrices 4 hrs
Mechanics: Geometric representation of kinematic equations, Vectorial treatment of dynamics,

Representative problems: (e.g. inclined plane, simple pendulum, Atwood machine, double
pendulum, pendulum with a spring, etc.)
15 hrs
Reference Books :
1. R. S. Aggarwal, Senior Secondary Mathematics
2. Mathematics by R.D. Sharma, Dhanpat Rai Publications
3. A very short introduction to mathematics - Timothy Gowers, Oxford University
press
4. Introduction to Classical Mechanics - Takwale, R.G. and Puranik, P.S., McGraw
Hill (1978)
5. University Physics Vol. 1 - Young, Hugh D. and Freedman, Roger A., Pearson
Education Limited (2016)
6. Concepts of Physics Vol. 1 - Verma, H.C., Bharati Bhavan (1992)
7. Principles of Physics - Halliday, D., Resnick, R. and Walker, J., Wiley (2015)
8. Classical Mechanics - Srinivasa Rao, K.N., University Press (2003)
9. Classical Mechanics - Kagali, B.A. and Shivalingaswamy T., Himalaya Publishing
House (2008)
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questions)
Vector Analysis 6 10
Vector Spaces 4 5
Eigenvalue Problems 5 10
Mechanics 15 25
Semester 1
Title of the paper Analog Electronics
Paper Code PH7P1

semester
Number of credits 2
(ii)The syllabus may have the Statement of Learning out-come.
Semester 1
Title of the paper Numerical Techniques Lab
Paper Code PH7P2

semester
Number of credits 2
Labs for Semester I
(4 Credits 8 Hours/Week)
PH7P1 - Analog Electronics PH7P2-Numerical Techniques
Op-amp inverting-non inverting and

(Introduction to python-part I)
Summing amplifier
(Introduction to python-part II)

Integrator and Differentiator
Wien bridge oscillator Linear Interpolation
Triangular wave generator Lagrange Interpolation
Precision rectifier (Half and Full wave) Numerical Differentiation and Nature of
Using OP27 and OP37 numerical errors
Schmitt trigger and difference amplifier Trapezoidal Rule
Square wave generator

Simpson’s 1/3 and 2/3 method
Design a circuit with real-time application

Euler’s Method for Solving Differential
using IC 741 and the concepts learnt in this
Equations
lab.
Phase Shift Oscillator Runge Kutta Order 2 method with

application to SHO problem
First-order low pass and high pass filter Runge Kutta Order 4 method with
application to SHO problem
Second-order low pass and high pass filter Normal Distributions
Second-order Band Pass and Band Reject

Poisson Distributions
filters
** Most of these experiments are done using

Fitting a Gaussian Function
IC 741
Fast Fourier Transform
Monte Carlo Methods

Semester 1
Title of the paper Introduction to Analytical Tools for

Mathematical Physics
Paper Code PH 7P3

semester
Number of credits 2
Introduction to Analytical Tools for Mathematical Physics-I
(2 Credits, 4 Hours/Week)
1. Introduction to Computer Algebra System (CAS) Maxima 8 hrs
2. Vector Spaces Using Maxima

a. Bases, Components, Row and Column representations
b. Plotting 3d vectors: plot3d, draw3d, vectr and draw packages
c. matrix(), ctranspose(), sqrt(), ratsimp(), %i, %pi, unitvector(), realpart(),
acos(), rootscontract()
d. Linear Independence, orthogonality and Gram-schmidt
e. Significance of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Gram-Schmidt Orthogonalization
f. Equations and their roots in maxima
g. Outer products, tensor products, closure condition 32hrs
3. Repetition Lab 4hrs

Semester 2
Title of the paper ELECTRODYNAMICS - I
Paper Code PH 8123

semester
Number of credits 4
(iii)The introductory part of the syllabus may have vision and mission statement of the department and the
examination pattern (eg: 30% for CA and 70% SE and also how the 30% marks are split; the time
PH 8123 - CLASSICAL ELECTRODYNAMICS
Multipole expansions, Magnetostatics: Multipole expansions for a localized charge distribution

in free space, problems. Magnetostatics-Divergence and curl of magnetic field and magnetic
vector potential, its multipole expansion, Boundary conditions. 10 hrs
Fields in material media: static electric and magnetic fields in material media- polarization,
magnetisation, concept of bound charges and currents and their physical interpretation, Gauss’s
and Ampere’s law in material medium , Boundary conditions.
10 hrs
Time-varying fields: Time dependents fields, Faraday's law for stationary and moving media,
Magnetic interaction between two current loops, Energy stored in electric and magnetic fields,
Maxwell's displacement current, Differential and Integral forms of Maxwell's equations,
Maxwell's equations for material medium. 10 hrs
Energy, Force and Momentum relations in electromagnetic fields: Energy relations in

quasi-stationary current systems, Poynting's theorem, General expression for electromagnetic
energy, Conservation laws for momentum. 5 hrs
Electromagnetic wave equations: Electromagnetic wave equations, Electromagnetic plane

waves in a stationary medium, Reflection and refraction of electromagnetic waves at plane
boundaries (Normal and Oblique incidence), Electromagnetic waves in conducting medium, Skin
effect and skin depth. 10 hrs
Inhomogeneous wave equations: Inhomogeneous wave equations, Lorentz's and Coulomb's

gauges, Gauge transformations, Wave equations in terms of electromagnetic potentials,
D'Alembertian operator. Retarded Potentials-Jefimenko’s equations, Lienard-Wiechert Potentials,
Dipole radiation, Electric dipole radiation, point charge,Radiation energy and Radiation
resistance. 15 hrs
Reference Books:
1. Introduction to Electrodynamics, (3 Edition) by David J.Griffith. Prentice-Hall of India,
New Delhi
2. Introduction to Electrodynamics, by A.Z.Capri and P.V.Panat, Narosa Publishing House
3. Classical Electrodynamics by Hans C Ohanian, Prentice Hall
4. Classical electricity & Magnetism, by Panofsky and Phillips, Addison Wesley
5. Foundations of Electromagnetic theory, by Reitz & Milford, World student series Edition.
6. Classical Electrodynamics, by J.D.Jackson, 3 Edition John Wiley.
7. Electromagnetic theory and Electrodynamics, by Satya Prakash, Kedar Nath and
co.Meerut.
8. Electromagnetics by B.B.Laud, Wiley Eastern.
9. Matrices and Tensors in Physics, A. W. Joshi, 3 Edition, New Age International
10. Modern Electrodynamics, Andrew Zangwill, Cambridge University Press (2013)
11. Electricity and Magnetism, Purcell, E.M., Morin, D.J., Cambridge University Press
(2013)
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Mid Semester Examination:

questions)
Multipole expansions, 10 12
Magnetostatics
Fields in material media 10 13
At the discretion of the

instructor a minimum of 15
hours will be covered to make
time for completing Bridge
Course.

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appear for mid-sem. 45 hours worth of material is after mid-sem.

questions)
Multipole expansions, 10 7
Magnetostatics
Fields in material media 10 12
Time-varying fields 10 12
Energy, Force and Momentum 5 7

relations in electromagnetic
fields
Electromagnetic wave equations 10 12
Inhomogeneous wave equations 15 19
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 ×𝑚𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 (𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑜𝑛𝑢𝑠 𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠) ×𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 ×1.739
Outcomes
● Appreciation of various electric and magnetic

interactions and the equations that govern them. ( Gauss’
CO1 Law, Biot-Savart, Maxwell's Equation etc )
Knowledge
● Establishing Lorentz transformation equations and
Special Relativity
● Insight into the empirical and theoretical formulae that

describe Electrostatics and magnetostatics
CO2 Understand
● Appreciating the similarities between electrostatics and
magnetostatics
● Will be able to use the concepts to effectively solve for

fields and forces for arbitrary configurations of charges
and currents
Apply and Analyze
CO3 ● Ability to analyse the effect of motion on the
electromagnetic fields
● Use the concepts to evaluate the nuances in the equations

arrived from above.
● Look into the possible limitations of the concepts
Evaluate
CO4 (Electrostatic equations, Magnetostatic equations,
radiation, Ideal multipoles etc)
● Ability to create discrete charge and current
configurations to satisfy given field conditions
Create
CO5
Semester IV
Title of the paper EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS-II
Paper Code PH 8221

semester
Number of credits 4
PH 8221 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS-II
Vacuum techniques: Vacuum hardware, gas flow regimes, pumping speed,

conductance.
Pumps for producing vacuum: their classification - rotary vane, oil diffusion,
turbomolecular, sputter-ion, cryopump.Getters – their characteristics and types.
10hrs
Vacuum measurement: Gauges for measuring low pressure – mechanical, thermal

conductivity and ionization gauge- thermionic and penning.
Leak and leak detection, mass spectrometers. Some typical vacuum systems.
10hrs
Thin-film coating: Evaporative coating, Sputtering – Dynamics of glow discharge

plasma, DC or plasma sputtering and AC sputtering, sputter yield. Laser ablation
Technique. 10hrs
Techniques to measure the thickness of film and study surface profiles :

Transmission and Scanning Electron Microscopes and applications. Surface probe
techniques: AFM, STM, MFM, their applications.
10hrs
Low-temperature techniques: Properties of cryogenic fluids, Cryogens and their

applications - Liquid nitrogen, liquid hydrogen, Liquid Helium-I and II(phase diagram and
thermodynamics of second-order phase transition), methods of producing low
temperature- adiabatic expansion, Joule-Thomson throttling(JT) and Adiabatic
Demagnetisation -thermodynamics of these processes; Liquefaction of Hydrogen and
Helium using JT method, Bose-Einstein Condensate- laser cooling of atoms, Cryostat -
bath and continuous flow cryostat; Cryocoolers- Stirling, Gifford McMahon and pulse
tube type; Low-temperature measurement.
20 hrs
Reference Books:
1. Experimental Physics: R.A. Dunlap, Oxford University Press 1988
2. The Art of Experimental Physics, Dietz Preston, Eric S. Dietz, Barnes and Noble,
2001
3. An Introduction to Experimental Physics, Colin Cooke, London; UCL Press
(Pennsylvania)
4.Material Science of Thin films, Milton Ohring, Second Edition2001, Academic press.
5.Electron microscopy and analysis, Peter J Goodhew, John Humphreys, Richard
Beanland,
3rd edition, 2000.
6.Scanning probe Microscopy and Spectroscopy Theory and Applications, Second
Edition
Edited by Dan Bonnell, Wiley VCH, 2001.
7.Scanning Probe Microscopy–The Lab on a tip, Ernst Meyer, Hans J. Hug, Roland
Bennewitz, Springer Verlag New York, 2003.
8.Cryogenics and Property Measurements at Low Temperatures, R.Srinivasan, A.K.
Ray Chaudhari
and S. Kasturirangan, Allied Publishers.
9.Manual on the Experiments with IAS kit by R.Srinivasan.
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Chapter Number of teaching hours (As Maximum marks for which

mentioned in the syllabus) questions are to be framed from
this chapter (including bonus
questions)
Vacuum techniques 10 15
Vacuum measurement 10 15
Thin-film coating 10 15
Techniques to measure 10 15
thickness of film and study
surface profiles
Low-temperature 20 40
techniques
CO1 Knowledge Will know the various parts of a vacuum system, different thin films coating and
characterization techniques and different techniques for attaining and maintaining low
temperatures. And in tandem learn the behaviour of materials at low temperatures and
vacuum conditions
CO2 Understand Would be able to understand how different types of vacuum systems work, how thin
films are coated and characterized and how a cryogenic system works.
Will be able to understand vacuum system operation, vacuum components and their
functions.
CO2 Apply Would be able to apply this knowledge and understanding to choose and select
components for preparation of appropriate vacuum systems for coating thin films or for
designing a cryogenic system and various characterization techniques
CO3 Analyze Would be able to analyze and carry out systematic troubleshooting of flaws in the
designed systems like leak isolation etc and achieve the required design parameters
CO4 Evaluate ● Will use the concepts learned to evaluate if the designed system fulfills the
requirements of a good system without any leaks and defects.
● Will be able to identify the role played by the major components of a typical
vacuum system and predict how their operation affects the overall system
performance
CO5 Create Should be able to use the knowledge gained by the above activities to theoretically design
their own vacuum system for a given thin film or cryogenic application with suitable
feedback mechanism to identify if the designed system works well.
Semester 2
Title of the paper STATISTICAL PHYSICS-I
Paper Code PH 8323

semester
Number of credits 4
PH 8323 - STATISTICAL PHYSICS-I
Statistical Description of System of Particles: Specification of the state of the system, Macroscopic and
Microscopic states, Phase space, Statistical ensemble, Postulate of equal a priori probability, Probability
calculations, Behaviour of the density of states, Liouville's theorem(Classical), Quasi-static processes,
Problem Solving. 5hrs
Statistical Thermodynamics: Equilibrium conditions and constraints, Distribution of energy between

systems in equilibrium, Approach to thermal equilibrium, Temperature, Heat reservoir, Sharpness of the
probability distribution, Dependence of the density of states on the external parameters, Equilibrium
between interacting systems, Problem Solving. 9hrs
Classical Statistical Mechanics: Microcanonical ensemble, System in contact with heat reservoir,
Canonical ensemble, Applications of canonical ensembles ( Paramagnetism, Molecule in an ideal gas,
Law of atmosphere), System with specified mean energy, Calculation of mean values and fluctuations in a
canonical ensemble, Connection with thermodynamics, Grand-canonical ensemble, Physical
interpretation of a chemical potential in the equilibrium state, Mean values and fluctuations in grand
canonical ensemble, Thermodynamic functions in terms of the Grand partition function, Problem Solving.
13hrs
Applications of Statistical Mechanics: Classical partition functions and their properties, Calculations of
thermodynamic quantities, Ideal mono-atomic gas, Gibbs paradox, Equipartition theorem and its Simple
applications. i) Mean kinetic energy of a molecule in a gas ii) Brownian motion iii) Harmonic Oscillator
iv) Specific heat of solid. Maxwell velocity distribution, Related distributions and mean values, Problems
Solving.
17hrs
Quantum Statistics of Ideal Gases: Symmetry of wave functions, Quantum distribution functions,
Boltzmann limit of Boson and Fermion gases, Evaluation of the partition function, Partition function for
diatomic molecules, Equation of state for an ideal gas, The quantum mechanical paramagnetic
susceptibility, Problem Solving 16hrs
Reference Books :
1. Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics, - F.Reif, McGraw - Hill, International Edition
(1985)
2. Statistical Mechanics, R.K.Pathria and Paul D. Beale, Academic Press Inc. (4th Edition)
3. Statistical Mechanics, K.Huang, John Willey & Sons (2 Edition)
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Statistical Description of System 5 9

of Particles
Statistical Thermodynamics 9 11
Classical Statistical Mechanics 13 16

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Particles
Statistical Thermodynamics 9 7
Classical Statistical Mechanics 13 12
Applications of Statistical 17 23
Mechanics
Quantum Statistics of Ideal Gases 16 22
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 ×𝑚𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 (𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑜𝑛𝑢𝑠 𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠) ×𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 ×2
CO1 Knowledge Will be able to appreciate that computation of the state of a macroscopic system made up of
many particles will be akin to computing the probability of obtaining a certain
configuration in a game of as many dice with many more sides than the usual die.
CO2 Understand Will understand that the total possible states of a system is related to the partition function
of a system.
CO2 Apply Will be able to apply this knowledge and understanding to the three main thermodynamic
ensembles and obtain the equations relating the macroscopic thermodynamic quantities to
microscopic properties. These can then be applied in other subjects like Solid State Physics,
Material Science and Condensed Matter Physics.
CO3 Analyze Will be able to, using the above concepts, analyze the Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac
Statistics and show that Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics is obtained as a classical limit from
both the above statistical distributions. Will be able to analyze the properties of a system with
a few numbers of particles embedded in a thermal bath.
CO4 Evaluate Will use the concepts learned to evaluate the effect of the above on ideal systems containing
Bosons and Fermions.
CO5 Create Will be able to create models of systems that will find a wide variety of applications in other
subjects like Solid State Physics, Material Science and Condensed Matter Physics and even
interdisciplinary fields like Chemical Physics and Biophysics.
Semester 2
Title of the paper QUANTUM MECHANICS - I
Paper Code PH 8421

semester
Number of credits 4
PH 8421 - QUANTUM MECHANICS - I
One Dimensional Problem:
Particle in a box problem: Particle in an infinite potential as a prototypical problem in

quantum mechanics: Energy Eigenvalues, Momentum Wave Function. Momentum and
position expectation values in Momentum space.
Finite wells and barriers, Tunnelling effect.
Simple Harmonic Oscillator: Analytical Method
10 hrs
Postulates of quantum mechanics: Representation of states and dynamical variables,

observables, self-adjoint operators, eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, degeneracy, Dirac
delta function, Completeness and closure property, Physical interpretation of
eigenvalues, eigenfunctions and expansion coefficients, eigenvalues and eigenfunctions
of the momentum operator. Hilbert space, Dirac's bra and ket notation, dynamical
variables and linear operators generalized uncertainty principle using Schwarz
inequality, projection operators, unit operator, unitary operator, matrix representation of
an operator, change of basis, unitary transformation. Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of
a simple harmonic oscillator by operator method. Ehrenfest Theorem
15hrs
Time Evolution of a system: Constants of motion, Schrodinger and Heisenberg picture

3hrs
Quantum Mechanics in Two and three Dimensions

Particle in a 2-D box as an example. Degeneracies.
Separation of variables, angular equation, spherical harmonics, orthogonalization; radial
equation, Hydrogen Atom Problem: Radial Solutions (Associated Laguerre functions
included).
14 hrs
Angular Momentum: Angular momentum equations - separation of variables.

Associated Legendre equations. L2 operator; eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of L2 and
Lz operators, ladder operators L+ and L-, Pauli theory of spins( Pauli's matrices), angular
momentum as a generator of infinitesimal rotations, matrix representation of J in |jm>
basis. Addition of angular momenta, Computation of Clebsch-Gordan coefficients in
simple cases ( J1=1/2, J2=1/2). 18hrs
Reference books:
1. Concepts of Modern Physics - A. Beiser
2. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J.Griffiths
3. Introduction to Quantum Physics by Claud Cohen-Tannoudji, Bernard Diu, Frank
Laloe, 3rd Edition, Herman and John Weily, Ltd.
4. Introductory Quantum mechanics by Granier, Springer Publication.
5. Introductory Quantum Mechanics, Liboff, 4 Edition, Pearson Education Ltd.
6. A Text-book of Quantum Mechanics by P.M.Mathews and K.Venkatesan.
7. Modern Quantum mechanics by J.J.Sakurai
8. Quantum Physics by R. Eisberg and R.Resnick
9. Quantum Mechanics by L.I.Schiff
10. Quantum mechanics by A.Ghatak and S.Lokanathan
11. Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications by Nouredine Zettili, Wiley
(2009)
12. Quantum Mechanics I: The Fundamentals by S. Rajasekar and R. Velusamy,
CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group (2015)
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questions)
One dimensional problem 14 20
Postulates of quantum 15 25
mechanics
Time Evolution 3 5
Quantum Mechanics in two 2 5

dimensions
Quantum Mechanics in Three 2 5

Dimensions
Hydrogen Atom Problem: 6 10

Radial Solution
Angular Momentum 18 30
CO1 Knowledge Will know that there exists a fundamental property at the microscopic level called the
uncertainty principle that requires a non-classical method to understand physical systems
(at the microscopic level). This will necessitate describing the state of the system using a
wavefunction. Will know that there is no `zero’ energy state in quantum mechanics.
CO2 Understand Will understand that the wavefunctions are solutions to the Schrodinger Equation. Will
also understand that symmetries in the system at higher dimensions than one, will lead to
degenerate solutions.
CO2 Apply Will apply this to several systems described by their potentials (like the one dimensional
infinite potential, one dimensional simple harmonic oscillator and three dimensional
hydrogen atom problem). Application in STM and Quantum Nano Structures.
CO3 Analyze Will be able to analyze all these systems using the concepts of linear algebra and the
quantum mechanical postulates.
CO4 Evaluate Will be able to interpret the consistency of the wavefunctions and energy levels evaluated for
the various systems in terms of the uncertainty principle.
CO5 Create Will be able to create a consistent view of the quantum mechanical results with those of
classical physics in the continuum limit using the correspondence principle for each of the
systems analyzed.
Semester 1
Title of the paper MODERN PHYSICS AND ELECTRICITY
Paper Code PHBC 8121

semester
Number of credits 2
PHBC 8121 Modern Physics and Electricity
Modern Physics
Inadequacy of Classical Physics

Particle properties of waves: Electromagnetic waves, UV Catastrophe, Black body
radiation, Photoelectric effect, Compton effect derivation and problem solving.
Wave properties of particles: De Broglie waves, Phase and group velocities (derivation),
particle in a box, Heisenberg’s Uncertainty principle.
5 hrs
Quantum Mechanics The wave equation, wave packet, wave function and normalising
a wave function, Schrodinger’s equation: time-dependent and independent form,
Linearity and superposition, Expectation values, operators.
3 hrs
Free Particle Problem: Wavefunction, normalization, Fourier form, Fourier components

as amplitude, momentum wave function, time derivative and position derivative and
diffusion equation
7 hrs
Electricity
Vector Analysis Revision:

Vector Algebra, Differential Calculus - Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Integral Calculus -
Fundamental theorem of Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Curvilinear Coordinates -
Spherical polar and Cylindrical
5 hrs
Electrostatics:
Electric field, Coulomb’s law, field lines, flux, Gauss’s law and its applications, Electric
potential- Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations, Boundary value problems,
Conductors-basic properties, induced charges-volume and surface and capacitors.
10 Hrs
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questions)
Inadequacies of classical physics 5 5
Quantum Mechanics 3 5
Particle in a box problem 7 10
Vector Analysis Revision 5 10
Electrostatics 10 15
Semester 2
Title of the paper General Physics Lab
Paper Code PH8P1

semester
Number of credits 2
Semester 2
Title of the paper Digital Electronics Lab
Paper Code PH8P2

semester
Number of credits 2
Labs for Semester II
PH8P1 - General Physics PH8P2 Digital Electronics
e/m by Helium Arc Method RS flip flop and decade counter
Stefan's constant Astable and monostable multivibrator
Thermal relaxation of bulb DAC: Weighted resistors and R-2R

network
Cu-Constantan Thermocouple and Si diode Amplitude Modulation and demodulation
Frequency Modulation and

Milikan Oil drop experiment
demodulation
High resistance by leakage Pulse amplitude modulation and

demodulation
LVDT and Strain Gauge ADC – IC 0804
AC bridges
Multiplexer and demultiplexer
Absorption spectrum of copper sulphate

Voltage-controlled oscillator: IC 555 and
phase Lock Loop IC 565
Rigidity Modulus of Brass Frequency multiplication
Verification of Beer Lambert’s Law-Study of

Intensity variation from different
DAC – IC 1408
concentration dyes using Spectrophotometer
Absorption (cross-section)
Design a circuit with a real-world

Dielectric Constant of CCl4 application using the concepts learnt in
this lab.
The arc atomic spectrum of Iron (Fe-I)

Semester 1
Title of the paper Introduction to Analytical Tools for

Mathematical Physics-II
Paper Code PH8P3

semester
Number of credits 2
Introduction to Analytical Tools for Mathematical Physics-II
(2 Credits, 4 Hours/Week)
1. Complex variables using Maxima

a. Meaning of analyticity and Plotting a complex function in maxima
b. Contour plots of functions in maxima
c. Convergence of series using maxima-Laurent and Taylor
d. Finding the poles (Simple and multipole)
e. Residues of complex functions using maxima
f. Cauchy Integral Theorem and formula
24hrs
2. Integrals in Maxima 8hrs
3. Fourier Analysis:
a. Fourier series in maxima 4hrs
4. Special functions in maxima

a. Comparing Bessel function series to built-in Bessel functions
b. Built-in functions: Hermite, Legendre, Laguerre
8hrs
SEMESTER-III

1. QUANTUM MECHANICS-II
2. ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS
3. MODERN OPTICS
4. ADVANCED PHYSICS (to be offered from 2024)
5. FOUNDATIONS OF MATERIAL SCIENCE AND ASTROPHYSICS (to be
offered in 2023 and discontinued in 2024)

1. OPTICS
2. MINI PROJECT
DISSERTATION PROJECT (4 CREDITS)

Semester III
Title of the paper QUANTUM MECHANICS - II
Paper Code PH 9120

semester
Number of credits 4
PH 9120 - QUANTUM MECHANICS - II
Symmetry in Quantum Mechanics: Symmetry Parity, Identical particles, symmetric

and antisymmetric wave functions, Slater determinant, collision of identical particles,
spin functions for systems with more than one electron.
10 hrs
Approximation Methods :
1. Variational method: Basic principles and applications to a particle in a box, SHO,
hydrogen atom. 5 hrs
2. WKB approximation: Qualitative development and condition for the validity of this
approx., Bohr's quantization condition, applications to tunneling such as
a-particle, field emission. 5 hrs
3. Time-independent Perturbation theory: Non-degenerate and degenerate cases
(up to second-order).
a. Applications: Stark effect,
b. Applications: Anharmonic oscillator
c. Applications: Zeeman effect
15 hrs
4. Time-dependent Perturbation theory: Transition amplitude 1 and 2 order,

selection rules, constant perturbation(1st order). Fermi's golden rule, Harmonic
perturbation, Interaction of atom with em radiation, dipole approx. Einstein
coefficient for spontaneous emission 10 hrs
Theory of Scattering: i) Kinematics: Differential and total cross sections, scattering

amplitudes using Green's function scattering by symmetric potential, mutual scattering
of two particles, Centre of Mass frame, Laboratory frame.
ii) Dynamics - a) Born approximation, Validity of Born Approx., Application to square well
potential, screened coulomb and Yukawa potential. b) Partial wave analysis, phase
shift, scattering amplitudes in terms of phase shift, optical theorem, scattering by a
square well potential and perfectly rigid sphere.
15hrs
Reference Books :
1. Introduction to Quantum Physics by Claud Cohen-Tannoudji, Bernard Diu, Frank
Laloe, 3rd Edition, Herman and John Weily, Ltd.
2. Introduction to quantum mechanics by D.I.Griffiths (Pearson Education)(II
Edition)
3. Quantum Mechanics Concepts and Applications, Nouredine Zettili, Wiley
4. A Textbook of Quantum Mechanics, P.M.Mathews and K.Venkatesan, Tata
McGraw Hill
5. Modern Quantum Mechanics by J.J.Sakurai
6. Quantum Mechanics by L.I.Schiff, McGraw Hill
7. Quantum Physics by R.Eisberg and R.Resnick(Wiley and Sons)
8. Quantum Mechanics by A.Ghatak and S.Lokanathan, Macmillan India Ltd.
9. Quantum Mechanics, G. Aruldhas
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Symmetry in Quantum 10 15
Mechanics
Variational method 5 10
WKB approximation 5 10
Time-independent 15 25
Perturbation theory
Time-dependent 10 15
Perturbation theory
Scattering 15 25
Course Outcomes: At the end of the Course, the Student will be able to
CO1 Knowledge Know how Quantum Mechanical calculations are probabilistic in nature
and yet see that it can provide reasonable estimates to experimentally
measurable quantities.
CO2 Understand Understand that Quantum Mechanical systems have discrete states that are
solutions of the Schrodinger equation and that one or more of these states
have corresponding energies that are discrete too.
CO2 Apply Apply the concepts learned in Quantum Mechanics I to more realistic
situations and see how concepts like Linear Algebra and the Postulates of
Quantum Mechanics pan out to such systems.
CO3 Analyze Analyze the validity of various approximation methods in Quantum

Mechanics
CO4 Evaluate Obtain bounds on the ground state energies of systems using the Variational
Method; estimate transition probabilities in quantum systems using Einstein
Coefficients.
CO5 Create Construct mental models of Quantum Systems - particularly that of

Transitions of One electron systems and calculate the energies and construct
eigenstates of systems of indistinguishable particles.
Semester III
Title of the paper ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS
Paper Code PH9222

semester
Number of credits 4
duration for which the mid-semester test and SE are conducted).
PH9222 - ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS
Unit:1 Atoms
Electromagnetic spectrum, Types of molecular energies, Hyperfine structure, Width of a spectral

line, Nuclear spin, Normal and anomalous Zeeman effect, Paschen - Back effect. Lamb Shift,
Schrodinger Wave equation for a two-electron system, many-electron atoms: LS and JJ coupling
schemes, Lande interval rule.
(13 hours)
Unit II: Rotational, vibrational and electronic spectroscopy
Rotational and Vibrational spectra for diatomic molecules, Electronic spectra of diatomic
Molecule, Vibrational coarse structure, Vibrational analysis of band system, Frank-Condon
principle, Dissociation energy & dissociation products, Rotational fine structure of electronic
vibrational transitions, Electronic angular momentum in diatomic molecule.
(15 hours)
Unit III: Optical and Raman Spectroscopy
Optical Spectroscopy: Ultraviolet and visible Spectroscopy: UV visible Spectrophotometers -

Measurement of Absorption, transmittance and reflections, Fluorescence and Phosphorescence:
Measurement of Fluorescence – Spectrofluorometer, Photoluminescence: light-matter
interaction, Time-Resolved spectroscopy.
Raman Spectroscopy: Quantum Theory of Raman Effect- Classical Theory- Molecular

Polarizability-Rotational Raman Spectra-Vibrational Raman Spectra- Experimental techniques of
Raman spectroscopy – Molecular structural studies.
(15 hours)
Unit IV: Resonance spectroscopy
NMR Spectroscopy: Nuclear spin magnetic moment, Interaction of nuclear magnet with an
external magnetic field, NMR spectrometer, chemical shift, spin-spin coupling splitting of NMR
signals, Applications.
ESR Spectroscopy: Electron spin interaction with an external magnetic field, Simple ESR
Spectrometer, ESR spectrum, Applications
Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance: Electric field gradient, the principle of NQR, transitions for
axially symmetric and non-symmetric systems, NQR instrumentation, Applications.
(17 hours)
Reference books:
1. Atomic spectra & atomic structure, Gerhard Hertzberg: Dover publication, New York
Recent edition.
2. Molecular structure & spectroscopy, G.Aruldhas; Prentice - Hall of India, New
Delhi(2001)
3. Fundamentals of molecular spectroscopy, Colin N.Banwell & Elaine M.McCash, Tata
McGraw -Hill publishing company limited, Fourth edition(2002).
4. Solid State Physics, A.J.Dekker, Macmillan India Ltd. (2005)
5. Quantum Physics of atoms, molecules, solids nuclei & particles, Robert Eisberg, Robert
6. Resnick, Second edition, John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Ltd. (1985)
7. Solid State Physics, Charles Kittel, John Willey & sons
8. Material Science & Engineering, V.Raghavan, Prentice -Hall of India, New Delhi (2001)
9. Spectroscopy – Straughan Walker, McGraw-Hill, New York
10. Introduction to Atomic Spectra, Harvey Elliot White. McGraw-Hill, 1934
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Unit II: Rotational, 15 25

vibrational and electronic
spectroscopy
Unit III: Optical and Raman 15 25

Spectroscopy
Unit IV: Resonance 17 30

spectroscopy

Course Outcomes: At the end of the Course, the Student will be able
CO1 Knowledge
To impart knowledge about the physical and chemical properties of matter
through spectroscopy.
To impart knowledge about the physics of electron and nuclei spin by using
advanced spectroscopic techniques like NMR, ESR and NQR with low energy
electromagnetic waves.
CO2 Understand To understand the fundamentals of spectroscopy and the atomic spectra of
hydrogen atoms.
CO2 Apply To apply and determine the structure of molecules using spectroscopic
techniques.
How to apply quantum mechanical principles to solve problems in atomic
physics
CO3 Analyze To illustrate properties of matter by analysis and interpretation of spectral data
from molecular and material science research
To analyze the structural properties of solids using an X-ray diffraction pattern
CO4 Evaluate To identify the best method to solve the given spectroscopic problems.
CO5 Create Create a picture of the structure of molecules using spectroscopy techniques.
Semester III
Title of the paper MODERN OPTICS
Paper Code PH 9320

semester
Number of credits 4
PH 9320 - MODERN OPTICS
Geometric optics: Fermat's principle and applications to laws of reflection and

refraction. Paraxial optics, ABCD matrix description of lenses, mirrors, etc.
phase and group velocity, material dispersion, normal and anomalous dispersion,
chromatic aberration
10 hrs
Fourier techniques and Diffraction theory of image formation: Fourier analysis,

Fourier transforms, diffraction of light, Kirchoff's scalar diffraction theory. Fourier
transformation by propagation, lenses and their description in Fourier transformation
and imaging. Spread functions, modulation transfer functions, convolution, etc.Optical
data processing
20hrs
Coherence theory: Coherence, classical coherence functions, autocorrelation function
and time coherence. Spatial coherence, mutual coherence functions, visibility of fringes.
10hrs
Crystal optics: Double refraction, Polarization and anisotropy of wave propagation in

crystals, Retarders- Quarter wave and Half-wave plates, variable retarder, uniaxial and
biaxial crystals
10hrs
Non-linear Optics: Physical origin of non-linear polarization, electromagnetic wave
propagation in non-linear media, optical second harmonic generation, optical mixing,
third-harmonic generation, self-focusing of light, parametric generation of light.
10hrs
Reference Books:
1. Max Born and Emil Wolfe, Principles of Optics, Pergamon Press, 6th Edition
(1985).
2. M.V. Klein and T.E. Furtak, Optics, 2nd edition, John Wiley (1986).
3. R.S. Sirohi, Wave Optics and Applications, Orient Longman (1992)
4. A.K. Ghatak and K. Thyagarajan, Contemporary Optics, Plenum Pub. Co. (1978).
5. J.R. Mayer-Arendt M.D. Introduction to Classical and Modern Optics, 2nd Edition,
Prentice Hall (1988).
6. R.S. Sirohi and M.P. Kothiyal, Optical Components, Systems and Measurement
Techniques, Marcell Dekker (1991 ).
7. R.D Guenther, Modern Optics, John Wiley (1990)
8. P. Hariharan, Optical Holography, Cambridge University Press (1984).
9. Ghatak, A. K, Modern Optics,
10. D. Casasent, (ed), Optical Data Processing, Springer Verlag (1978).
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Geometric 10 20
optics+Dispersion
Fourier techniques and 20 35

Diffraction theory of image
formation
Coherence theory 10 15
Crystal optics 10 15
Non-linear Optics 10 15
CO1 Knowledge To impart knowledge about the various tools used in analyzing and
simplifying different optical systems.
CO2 Understand To understand how different material media respond differently to the
incident visible light and exhibit different material properties.
CO2 Apply To apply the concepts learned in this course for understanding the
propagation of light through different optical systems.
CO3 Analyze To analyze the optical properties of different materials and relate them to
their molecular structure.
CO4 Evaluate To evaluate the optical systems using the various mathematical tools learnt
in this course.
CO5 Create To theoretically create optical devices like a stable laser cavity or an
interferometer based on the knowledge gained in this course for specific
optical applications
To create an experiment to analyze a specific optical property of a material.
Semester 3
Title of the paper ADVANCED PHYSICS
Paper Code PH 9423 (to be introduced in 2024)

semester
Number of credits 4
PH 9423 - ADVANCED PHYSICS
(to be introduced from 2024)
Hamiltonian Formalism:
Hamiltonian formulation:
Canonical variables; Cyclic coordinates and conservation theorems in Hamiltonian formulation;
Derivation of Hamilton's equations from a variational principle; Canonical transformations –
Generating functions, examples; Poisson brackets and other canonical invariants; Equations of
motion and conservation theorems in Poisson bracket formulation; Phase-space; Liouville's
theorem 15hrs
Hamilton-Jacobi Theory:
Hamilton’s Principal Function, Harmonic Oscillator Problem, Separation of Variables, Central
Force Problem, Action-angle variables, Problems. 15 hrs
Ideal Quantum Systems:

Ideal Bose System: Photon gas - i) Radiation pressure ii) Radiation density iii) Emissivity iv)
Equilibrium number of photons in the cavity. Einstein derivation of Planck's law, Bose-Einstein
Condensation, Specific heat, Photon gas - Einstein and Debye's model of solids, Problems
7hrs
Ideal Fermi System: Fermi energy, Mean energy of fermions at absolute zero, Fermi energy as a
function of temperature, Electronic specific heat, White - Dwarfs, Compressibility of Fermi gas,
Pouli's paramagnetism, A relativistic degenerate electron gas, Problems 8hrs
Relativistic Electrodynamics
Relativistic Kinematics: Experimental basis for the special theory of relativity (Michelson -
Morley experiment), Lorentz transformations, time dilation, length contraction and relativity of
Simultaneity, Relativistic velocity addition. 5hrs
Covariance and Relativistic Mechanics: Minkowski's space-time diagram, light cone, Four
vectors, Lorentz transformation of Four vectors, Relativistic energy, momentum, Minkowski's
force. 5hrs
Covariant formulation of electrodynamics: Magnetism as a relativistic phenomenon,
Transformation of electric and magnetic fields and Lorentz force in relativistic domain,
Electromagnetic field tensor. 5hrs
Reference Books :
1. Classical Mechanics by H.Goldstein, Narosa Publishing Home, New Delhi.

2. Classical Mechanics by N.C.Rana and P.S.Joag, Tata Mc-Graw Hill Publishing Company
Limited, New Delhi.
3. Mechanics by L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz, Elsevier
4. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics by M.G. Calkin, World Scientific
5. Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics, - F.Reif, McGraw - Hill, International Edition (1985)
6. Statistical Mechanics, R.K.Pathria and Paul D. Beale, Academic Press Inc. (4th Edition)
7. Statistical Mechanics, K.Huang, John Willey & Sons (2 Edition)
8. Introduction to Electrodynamics, (3 Edition) by David J.Griffith. Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi
9. Special Theory of Relativity, by Robert Resnick.
10. Classical Electrodynamics, by J.D.Jackson, 3 Edition John Wiley.
11. Classical Theory of Fields by L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz, Elsevier
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Relativistic Kinematics 5 6

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Ideal Bose System 7 5
Ideal Fermi System 8 12
Relativistic Kinematics 5 5
Covariance and Relativistic 5 7

Mechanics
Covariant formulation of 5 7
electrodynamics
𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 ×𝑚𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 (𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑜𝑛𝑢𝑠 𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠) ×𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 ×2
CO1 Knowledge Will be able to know and identify the roles of symmetry in classical mechanics, quantum
mechanical effects in statistical systems and relativity in electrodynamics
CO2 Understand Will understand how symmetry simplifies the Hamiltonian Formulation, that the classical
systems previously encountered are special cases of much more general systems.
CO2 Apply Will be able to apply this knowledge of symmetry and quantum statistical physics to evaluate
general properties of systems.
CO3 Analyze Will be able to abstract this and analyze symmetries in systems.
CO4 Evaluate Will use the concepts learned to evaluate theoretical systems.
Semester III
Title of the paper Optics Lab
Paper Code PH9P1

semester
Number of credits 2
Semester III
Title of the paper Mini Project
Paper Code PH9P2

semester
Number of credits 2
Semester III
Title of the paper Dissertation Project
Paper Code PH9P3

semester
Number of credits 4
Labs for Semester III
PH9P1 - Optics PH9P2 - Mini Project
Ultrasonic interferometer Students’ choice of project
Michelson interferometer to determine the

wavelength separation between Sodium D1
and D2 lines.
Size of Lycopodium particles or White blood

cells and thickness of wire or hair strand
using diffraction
The wavelength of a laser using diffraction

grating- single and double slit
Fabry Perot Interferometer
Refractive Index of Glass and wavelength of

light using Michelson Interferometer
Determine birefringence of Mica sheet using

Babinet’s Compensator
Cornu’s Fringes and Determination of

Young’s modulus of a given material
Zeeman effect
The thickness of Mica using Edser Butler

Method
Ultrasonic diffraction
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion by

single slit diffraction
Design your own experiment using the

resources available in the optics lab.
Refractive index of liquid mixture ( Water /

Ethanol)
Laser properties experiment : Coherence

Labs for Semester III
PH9P3 - Dissertation Project
Students’ Choice of supervisors; weekly internal progress review (2-3 hrs)
Guidelines for Mini Project:
1. The projects are expected to be of master’s level. E.g . Building a frequency

generator, an RF transmitter and receiver, a Van De Graff generator etc.
2. The project should have a quantitative outcome which is some measurable
physical quantity.
3. The final version of the project should be in an independent, compact, robust
form with no loose wires hanging out.
4. The output obtained should be consistently repeatable.
5. There are a total of 11 work weeks. The time-line should be chalked out latest by
the third session.
6. All attempts should be made to keep the cost of the project minimal.
7. If the project results in an instrument that can be of use in the lab then extra
points would be awarded.
Setting up a Workshop to have hands-on training in drilling, lathe, glass blowing etc.,
SEMESTER-IV

1. SOLID STATE PHYSICS
2. NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE (4 CREDITS):

1. ASTROPHYSICS
2. MATERIAL SCIENCE

1. APPLIED PHYSICS LAB
2. ELECTIVE (ASTROPHYSICS/MATERIAL SCIENCE)
DISSERTATION PROJECT (4 CREDITS)

Semester IV
Title of the paper SOLID STATE PHYSICS
Paper Code PH0122

semester
Number of credits 2
duration for which the mid-semester test and SE are conducted).
PH0122 - SOLID STATE PHYSICS
Crystal physics: Symmetry operations; Bravais lattices; Point and space groups; Miller indices
and reciprocal lattice; X-ray diffraction: Laue theory of X-ray, Geometrical structure factor,
Atomic scattering factor, calculations for bcc, fcc & diamond structure, Crystal binding; Defects
in crystals; Point and line defects.
10hrs
Lattice vibration and thermal properties: Einstein and Debye models; continuous solid; linear
lattice; acoustic and optical modes; dispersion relation; attenuation; density of states; phonons
and quantization; Brillouin zones; thermal conductivity of metals and insulators.
10hrs
Electronic properties: Free electron theory of metals; electrons in a periodic potential; Bloch
equation; Kronig-Penny model; band theory; metal, semiconductor and insulators; band-gap,
intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, Hall Effect, p-n junction. 10hrs
Dielectrics: Polarizability, microscopic concepts of polarisation, the internal field in solids,

Clausius-Mossotti relation; Dielectric constant - static dielectric constant of solids; dipole theory
of ferroelectricity, antiferroelectricity; piezoelectricity.
10hrs
Magnetism: Quantum theory of Diamagnetism; Weiss Theory of paramagnetism, quantum

theory of paramagnetism; Critical temperatures and saturation magnetizations
of ferromagnets, Domain theory, Critical temperatures and saturation magnetizations
of ferrimagnets, Critical temperatures of antiferromagnets
10hrs
Superconductivity: Critical temperatures and critical fields of the superconducting Element,

Energy gaps of selected superconducting elements, Meissner effect; London equation, Structure
of the BCS Theory, coherence length, supercurrent tunnelling - The Josephson effects.
10hrs
Reference Books:
1.H. P. Myers, Introduction to Solid State Physics, Viva books (1998).
2. M.A. Omar, Elementary Solid State Physics, Addison-Wesley (1975).
3. C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, John Wiley (1996).
4. A. J. Dekker, Solid State Physics, Macmillan (1986).
5. N. W. Ashcroft and N. D. Mermin, Solid State Physics, HBC Publ., (1976).
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Crystal physics 10 20
Lattice vibration and 10 20

thermal properties
Electronic properties 10 15
Dielectrics 10 15
Magnetism 10 15
Superconductivity 10 15

CO1 Knowledge To impart theoretical and experimental knowledge of structural (crystal),

thermal, dielectric, magnetic, and superconducting properties of solid
materials.
CO2 Understand To understand the physical properties of solids.

To understand the importance of solid-state physics in recent advances in
technology.
CO2 Apply To apply solid-state physics concepts in the subjects of material science and
nanotechnology.
CO3 Analyze To analyze physical properties for prospective applications (solid state
devices)
CO4 Evaluate To evaluate the physical characteristics of solids, and identify the material
appropriate for specific applications.
CO5 Create To design basic P-N junction (Solar cells) using SILAR Method
Semester IV
Title of the paper NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
Paper Code PH 0220

semester
Number of credits 4
(ii)The syllabus may have the Statement of Learning out come.
the examination pattern (eg: 30% for CA and 70% SE and also how the 30% marks are split ; the time
duration for which the mid semester test and SE are conducted.)
PH 0220 - NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
Nuclear properties: radius-electron scattering method and mirror nuclei, size, mass,
spin, moments, abundance of nuclei, binding energy, excited states.
Nuclear forces: deuteron, n-n and p-p interaction, nature of nuclear force.
10hrs
Nuclear Models: liquid drop, shell and collective models.

Nuclear decay and radioactivity: radioactive decay, detection of nuclear radiation,
alpha-Gamow's theory, beta-Fermi's theory of beta decay and gamma decays,
radioactive dating. 12hrs
Nuclear reactions: conservation laws, energetics, isospin, reaction cross section,

Coulomb scattering, nuclear scattering, scattering cross section, optical model,
compound nucleus, direct reactions, resonance reactions, neutron physics, fission,
fusion. 10hrs
Particle accelerators and detectors: electrostatic accelerators, cyclotron, synchrotron,

linear accelerators, colliding beam accelerators, gas-filled counters, scintillation
detectors,semiconductor detectors. 10hrs
Elementary particles: forces, quantum numbers, mesons and Yukawa's hypothesis,

pions, CPT theorem, strange mesons and baryons, production and decay of
resonances, CP violation in K decay. 9hrs
Particle physics: Symmetries and conservation laws, Feynman diagrams,

Gell-MannNishijima relation, Quark model, coloured quarks and gluons, quark
dynamics, standard model. 9hrs
Reference Books:
1. K. S. Krane, Introductory Nuclear Physics, John Wiley (1988).
2. R. R. Roy and B. P. Nigam, Nuclear Physics: Theory and Experiment, New Age
(1967).
3. A. Das and T. Ferbel, Introduction to nuclear and particle physics, John Wiley (1994).
4. I. S. Hughes, Elementary Particles, Cambridge (1991).
5. F. Halzen and A. D. Martin, Quarks and Leptons, John Wiley
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Nuclear properties+ 10 20
Nuclear forces
Nuclear Models 12 20
Nuclear reactions 10 15
Particle accelerators and 10 15

detectors
Elementary particles 9 15
Particle physics 9 15
CO1 Knowledge To know: the methods used to calculate basic nuclear properties, different
kinds of fundamental particles and their classification, different kinds of
nuclear reactions and the conservation laws that govern the subatomic
world
CO2 Understand Understand the role of quantum mechanics in nuclear decays, understand
momentum conservation in nuclear reactions and fundamental particles
and their interactions, to understand the limitations of nuclear forces in
nature.
CO2 Apply Apply conservation laws for the nuclear and particle reactions, to draw
Feynman diagrams, to apply QCD for three quark and two quark bound
systems. Application of Born approximation and Fermi-golden rule to
establish transition from discrete to continuum state as the application of
Quantum Mechanics in nuclear physics.
CO3 Analyze Analyze: the concepts used to build different types of particle accelerators
and nuclear processes.
CO4 Evaluate Evaluate which type of particle accelerators are best suitable for what
purposes.
CO5 Create Construct problems in particle physics with the help of Feynman diagrams.
Semester IV
Title of the paper ELECTIVE-I (ASTROPHYSICS)
Paper Code PHDE 0420

semester
Number of credits 4
PHDE 0420 - ELECTIVE-I (ASTROPHYSICS)
A Survey of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Application of Scientific

Process in Physics (with use of images, data analysis software like ds9 and Aladin
and simulation software like Stellarium, data platforms: Mikulsky Archive, BATSE, Swift,
Fermi, X-Ray, SDSS etc. and use of NASA ADS Abstract query forms and Astro-ph):
Physics of Sun and solar system, Interstellar medium and the Milkyway Galaxy, Star
formation regions, Stars and Types - a manifestation of Thermodynamic Equilibrium,
Galaxies and Galaxy clusters, Gamma Ray Bursts using BATSE data, X-ray binaries
using HEASARC data, Exoplanets, Merging Black-holes and neutron stars, Hubble’s
Law (using SDSS data), Other very recent discoveries and results in Astrophysics.
30 hrs
Multiwavelength Astronomy (with special lectures by experts):

Gamma-ray, X-ray, UV, Visible, Infrared, Radio and Gravitational Wave Astronomy
10 hrs
Physics of Astrophysics:
Gravitation: Kepler’s Laws, The Electromagnetic Spectrum, Transmission
through atmosphere and extinction, Magnitude scale, Color Indices
2 hrs
Telescope: parameters - Diffraction limit, plate scale, F/D ratio, FOV, brightness
and resolution. The specifications of a good telescope.
6 hrs
Radiation: Thermal radiation, Thermal bremsstrahlung, Synchrotron radiation
5 hrs
Stars and Stellar Evolution: The equation of hydrostatic equilibrium, Virial
theorem, the internal temperature of the sun, the energy generation in the centre,
nuclear reactions, Eddington's theory of the stars, Mass-luminosity relation, the lifetime
of the stars of different masses, the solar neutrinos, The evolution of stars, the end
states of stars, white dwarfs, the Chandrasekhar limit, Neutron stars, Supernovae, Black
holes. (partially covered in the first part)
2 hrs
Hands-on Activities (using SDSS):

Color-Magnitude Diagram and H-R Diagram
Supernovae
Hubble
Quasars 5 hrs
References:
1. Physical Universe, Shu F.H., University Science Books, 1982
2. An Invitation to Astrophysics, T. Padmanabhan, World Scientific, 2006
3. Structure and Evolution of Stars, Martin Schwarzschild, Princeton University
Press, 1958
4. The Sun, Stix M., Springer-Verlag, 1989
5. The Physics of Fluids and Plasmas, Arnab Rai Choudhuri, Cambridge University
Press, 1998
6. An Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology, Edited by Mark H. Jones and
Robert J. Lambourne, Cambridge University Press, 1998
7. Galactic Astronomy, Binney and Merrifield, Princeton Series in Astrophysics,
1998
8. Galaxies in the Universe, Sparke & Gallagher, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2000
9. High Energy Astrophysics Vol-I &II, Longair M., Cambridge Univ. Press, 1992
10. Introduction to Cosmology, Ryden B., Cambridge Univ. Press, 2002
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Survey of Astronomy 30 50
Multiwavelength 10 15
Astronomy
Gravitation 2 5
Telescope 6 10
Radiation 5 10
Stars and Stellar Evolution 2 5
Hands-on Activities 5 5
Course Outcomes: At the end of the Course, the Student will be able to
CO1 Knowledge Know the differences between the scientific process and pseudoscience;
also that Astrophysics belongs to a category of a-posterior Science that,
like Forensic Science, requires its deductions to strictly adhere to the
observations (or results from experiments).
Know that the study of astrophysical systems gives us knowledge of
physics that helps all of humankind and advances technology for the
betterment of humans.
CO2 Understand Understand the role that classification plays in science in general with
specific examples in Astrophysics
CO2 Apply Apply basic physics to arrive at order of magnitude estimates of various
physical quantities associated with astronomical systems.
CO3 Analyze Analyze data publicly available to view deeper relationships in physical
quantities related to astronomical sources.
CO4 Evaluate Evaluate some historic and some contemporary research papers in
Astronomy and through this, learn how to read papers.
CO5 Create Create images and graphs of physical properties from publicly available data
and from this analyze the physics of these systems.
Semester IV
Title of the paper ELECTIVE II-MATERIALS SCIENCE
Paper Code PHDE 0522

semester
Number of credits 4
PHDE 0522- ELECTIVE II-MATERIALS SCIENCE
Semester-IV Credits: 4
Introduction to material sciences: Electrical: Van-der Pauw technique - measuring resistivity in

thin sheets, Four probe method - measuring resistivity of semiconducting films -
temperature-dependent resistivity, Hall effect method - to determine Hall coefficient - P and
N-type semiconductor; thermal characterizations: TGA - Thermal stability and decomposition
analysis,
Seebeck effect, Figure of merits, New thermoelectric materials
Phase diagrams of one, two and many component systems, Phase transitions - composite,
Iron-Carbon Alloys, Shape memory alloys, Martensite and Austenite transformations
Quantum confinement effect, Bohr atomic radius, confined states in quantum wells, wires and
dots, density of states in quantum wells, wires and dots, Superlattice structure, multilayer
structure, Multiple Quantum well structures (multiple exciton generation) and applications.
20 hours
Materials important to research and modern society
1. Energy devices: Introduction to energy devices, High capacity batteries (Li-ion, Li
polymers, Li-sulphur), storage mechanisms in each of these batteries, Solar cells -
substrate and superstrate structure, (Introduction, Quantum Dot cells, thin-film cells,
Perskovite cells, Organic cells)
15 hours
2. Spintronics devices: Mott model, Introduction to RKKY interaction, GMR and TMR
devices, Introduction to basic topology, Quantum Hall effect, Fermi surfaces, Prediction
of topological insulators and what are they, synthesis by molecular beam epitaxy,
applications to the modern world
15 hours
3. Optoelectronics: Introduction to Phosphorescence and Fluorescence (the quantum
mechanical picture), common Phosphorescent and Fluorescent Materials and their
synthesis, applications to modern photonics, the theory of Light Emitting Diodes,
Historic developments, modern developments and synthesis techniques (Czochralski
crystal growth method, Liquid Phase Epitaxy, Photoresist lithography etc), White LEDs,
Organic LED, Quantum-Dot LED, Light Emitting Capacitor, Introduction to Nonlinear
optics (recap of semester 3 optics section), Materials with Non-Linear Optical properties
10 hours
REFERENCES:
1. Material Science & Engineering, V.Raghavan, Prentice -Hall of India, New Delhi (2001)
2. Callister's Materials Science and Engineering by R. Balasubramaniam
3. Solid State Chemistry and its Applications by Anthony R. West
4. Non-linear optics - Robert Boyd
5. The Blue Laser Diode: The complete story - Shuji Nakamura
6. A brief introduction to giant magnetoresistance - Liu Chang
7. Handbook of Spintronics - Y Xu
8. Magnetoelectronics - Mark Johnson
9. Semiconductor Optoelectronics - Jasprit Singh
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Introduction to material 15 25
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Energy devices: Introduction 20 35

to energy devices
Spintronics devices 15 25
Optoelectronics 10 15
CO1 Knowledge Impart an in-depth knowledge of materials, their properties and the phase
diagrams, up-to-date knowledge of the current status of research and its
applications.
CO2 Understand Should be able to understand the material behavior and calculate/ predict
their atomic, molecular and crystalline properties using appropriate
equations.
To understand the Quantum mechanical concepts at nanoscale.
To understand the role of materials in various applications like energy
devices and optoelectronics devices.
CO2 Apply To apply the theoretical knowledge to tailor the material properties for their
research needs.
CO3 Analyze Should be able to analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to
draw conclusions.
CO4 Evaluate To evaluate the properties of different materials for a specific application,
for example: device fabrication
CO5 Create Should be able to design simple systems and simple components as the first
step towards material science research.
To prepare novel energy materials.
Semester IV
Title of the paper Applied Physics Lab
Paper Code PH0P1

semester
Number of credits 2
Semester IV
Title of the paper ELECTIVE: Material Science Lab
Paper Code PH0P2

semester
Number of credits 2
Semester IV
Title of the paper ELECTIVE: Astrophysics Lab
Paper Code PH0P3

semester
Number of credits 2
Semester IV
Title of the paper DISSERTATION PROJECT
Paper Code PH0P4

semester
Number of credits 4
Labs for Semester IV
PH0P1 - Applied physics lab
1. Calibration of a gamma-ray spectrometer using gamma-ray of known energy,

finding its resolution and determining the energy of the gamma-ray from an
unknown source and calculation of Compton edge.
2. Calibration of a given Lock-in amplifier and determining its amplification factor.
3. To determine the mutual inductance of a given coil using a calibrated lock-in

amplifier.
4. Determining the linear attenuation coefficient of paper, Cu and Pb using the

GM counter.
5. To determine the resistance of an extremely low-value resistor using a

calibrated lock-in amplifier
6. Studying the counting statistics for a GM counter
7. To determine the Hall coefficient of a given magnetic sample and determine its
temperature dependence.
8. Measurement of dead time of a GM counter - Two source method
9. Introduction to DFT using Quantum Espresso (16Hrs)
a)Total energy and scf calculations

b)Electronic properties
c)Lattice Oscillations
d)Optical properties
e)2D materials
10. Any other applied or computational physics experiments which the department
deems to be included.
Elective Labs for Semester IV
PH0P2- Astrophysics PH0P3-Material Science
1. Astrophysical Resources and Tools Curie-Weiss Law
2. CCDs and Photometry: 10x10 Seebeck Coefficient

image reduction program
development
3. Beginning IRAF (Using IRAF for

the 10x10 image, Using a Resistivity measurement techniques
1000x1000 image); imarith and -Vander-paw method
imstat
4. Basic Photometric Reduction with Direct measurement of Piezoelectric

IRAF - Part I; imhead, imexamine, constant of PVDF film.
qphot
Synthesis and characterization of

5. Observatory Trip MO/MS Nanoparticles by Chemical
precipitation/Microwave method
6. Basic Photometric Reduction with Thermal Diffusivity

IRAF - Part 2; imhead, imexamine,
qphot
7. Basic Spectroscopic Reduction with B-H Curve for hard ferromagnetic

IRAF - Part; fit1d, apall material and a soft ferrite
Synthesis and Characterization of

8. Basic Spectroscopic Reduction with
ZnO Thin films Grown by SILAR
IRAF - Part 2; unlearn, splot
method
9. Basic Spectroscopic Reduction with Thermal and Electrical conductivity of

IRAF - Part 3; identify, refspec, Copper
dispcor
Four Probe Method

Labs for Semester IV
PH0P4 - Dissertation Project
Students’ Choice of supervisors; weekly internal progress review (2-3 hrs)

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SYLLABUS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME

1 Title of the MSc Physics

2 Program Code (To be given by Examination Section)

3 Name of the St. Joseph’s University

4 Objective of the 1. Academic Excellence

M2 The education offered is oriented towards enabling students to

M3 The college pursues academic excellence by providing a learning

M4 Human excellence is promoted through courses and activities that

7 Name of the Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.,) in Physics

8 Name of the Physics

11 Duration of the 2 years (Four semesters)

12 Total No. of Credits 96

PEO2 Should be able to enunciate Scientific Methodology to solve

PEO 3 Should be able to use Physics and Mathematics and Logic

PEO4 Should be comfortable with Physics and explain the various

Programme Educational Objectives: PEOs are statements that describe Institution’s

∙ Self-directed learning and Lifelong learner

∙ Moral and ethical awareness/reasoning

PO2 Ability to communicate with people on an official and

PO3 Ability to question the logic of an action and use

PO4 Ability to use computers and technology to estimate and

• Guidelines for the POs

M.Sc. Physics Curriculum

Courses and course completion requirements No. of credits

Paper I PH 7123: Classical Mechanics 60 04 100

Paper II PH 7221: Mathematical 60 04 100

Paper III PH 7321: Numerical 60 04 100

Paper IV PH 7421: Experimental 60 04 100

Paper V (BC) PHBC 7121: Mathematical 30 02 50

Paper I PH 7P1: Analog 44 02 50

Paper III PH 7P3: Analytical Tools in 44 02 50

Paper I PH 8123: Electrodynamics 60 04 100

Paper II PH 8221: Experimental Physics 60 04 100

Paper III PH 8323: Statistical Physics 60 04 100

Paper IV PH 8421: Quantum Mechanics 60 04 100

Paper V PHBC 8121: Modern Physics 30 02 50

Paper I PH 8P1: General Physics 44 02 50

Paper II PH 8P2: Digital Electronics 44 02 50

Paper III PH 8P3: Analytical Tools in 44 02 50

Paper I PH 9121: Quantum Mechanics - 60 04 100

Paper II PH 9221: Atomic and 60 04 100

Paper IV PH 9423: Advanced Physics 60 04 100

Paper I PH 9P1: Optics Lab 44 02 50

Paper II PH 9P2: Mini Project 44 02 50

Paper-III PH 9P3: Dissertation Project 88 04 100

Paper I PH 0121: Solid State Physics 60 04 100

Paper II PH 0221: Nuclear and Particle 60 04 100

Paper III-A PHDE 0420: Astrophysics 60 04 100

Paper III-B PHDE 0522: Materials Science 60

Paper I PH 0P1:Applied Physics 44 02 50

Paper II-A (DE) PH 0P2: Astrophysics Lab 44 02 50

Paper II-B (DE) PH 0P3: Material Science

Paper III PH 0P4: Dissertation Project 88 04 100

KEY WORDS: DE – Departmental Elective and OE – Open Elective

CORE COURSES (CC)

Classical Mechanics PH 7123

Mathematical Physics PH 7221

Quantum Mechanics - I PH 8421