M.Sc.

Physics Syllabus 2023

MOTHER TERESA WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY

KODAIKANAL - 624101

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

M.Sc. PHYSICS
Curriculum Framework, Syllabus and Regulations
(Based on TANSCHE Syllabus under Choice Based Credit Systems – CBCS)

(For the candidates to be admitted from the Academic Year 2023-2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

S.No. Contents
1. About the Department
2. About the Programme
3. Programme Educational Objectives
4. Programme Outcomes
5. Programme Specific Outcomes
6. Eligibility
7. General Guidelines for PG Programme
8. Evaluation Pattern
8.1. Internal Assessment
8.2. Methods of Assessment
8.3. Written Examination Question Pattern
8.4. Methods of Assessment
8. Project
8.1. Project Report
8.2. Project Evaluation
10. Conversion of Marks to Grade Points and Letter Grade
(Performance in a Course/Paper)
11. Attendance
12. Maternity Leave
13. Any Other Information
14. Faculty Course File Structure
15. Common Template for PG Programme as per TANSCHE
16. Templates for Semesters
17. Syllabus

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MOTHER TERESA WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY

KODAIKANAL
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
(2023 – 2024 Onwards)
M.Sc. PHYSICS

1. About the Department

Department of Physics was established in 2002 with M.Sc. Physics. It acts as instrument for spreading
Higher Education in Physics to remote rural areas of Kodaikanal. M.Phil. and Ph.D. programme were introduced
in the year 2005.
2. About the Programme-M.Sc. Physics
M.Sc Physics is a two-year Postgraduate Programme that provides the learners with the
theoretical and practical knowledge of Physics and its allied subjects. The Programme, with its
strong emphasis on skill development, enriches the learners’ research, technological, and
employability skills and thereby ensures their broad-based futuristic developments with sound
knowledge and ethical values.
3. Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO1:To prepare the students to excel in Physics and to succeed in Industry /technical/ research
based profession.
PEO2: To train students with depth and breadth of knowledge in Physics so as to comprehend,
analyze, design and create solutions for real-life problems.
PEO3: To provide strong mathematical and technical foundation neede to solve real world
problems and also to pursue higher studies and research in Physics.
PEO4:To inculcate appropriate professional and ethical attitude in students in order to work
towards a broader social context.
PEO5: To develop students with leadership qualities and continuous learning ability on the
technology needed for a successful profession.
4. Programme Outcomes (POs)
PO1: To acquire knowledge about the nature, concepts, methods, techniques and objectives in the
core subjects
PO2: To cultivate scientific approach and culture of research aptitude.
PO3: To enhance the problem-solving skills of the students so that they will be able to face the
national level competitive exams like NET, GATE and SET etc.

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PO4: To understand the links of Physics with other disciplines and also to the societal issues.
PO5: To train the students to develop their employability skills and entrepreneurial skills.
5. Program-Specific Outcomes (PSO)
PSO1: To make the students in mastering in the field of Materials Science and Astrophysics and
prepare them for research
PSO2: Understand and apply inter-disciplinary concepts of Physics for understanding and
describing the natural phenomenon
PSO3: Provide basic foundations with a sound knowledge of underlying principles along with
recent developments
PSO4: Enable students to work with state-of-the art technologies
PSO5: Ability to plan and execute their own innovative ideas in the form of projects, product
design and development.
PSO6: Know about the importance of research methodology in science by acquiring
knowledge in the form of project, summer internship and field visit/industrial visit.
6. Eligibility
B.Sc. Physics, Applied Physics, with Mathematics as allied subject at the UG level
7. General Guidelines for PG Programme
i. Duration: The Programme shall extend through a period of 4 consecutive semesters and
the duration of a semester shall normally be 90 days or 450 hours. Examinations shall be conducted
at the end of each semester for the respective subjects.

ii. Medium of Instruction: English

8. Evaluation (25+75): Evaluation of the candidates shall be through Internal Assessment and
End Semester Examination.

8.1. Evaluation Pattern

EVALUATION PATTERN Maximum Marks Minimum Marks

(Theory & Practical) (Theory & Practical)
Internal Continuous Internal Assessment Test 25 Marks
Evaluation Assignments / Snap Test / Quiz 13 Marks
Seminars
Attendance and Class Participation
External End Semester Examination 75 Marks 38 Marks
Evaluation
Total 100 Marks 50 Marks

Minimum credits required to pass: 91

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8.2. Internal Assessment-CIA

Theory Course: For theory courses there shall be three tests conducted by the faculty concerned and the
average of the best two can be taken as the Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) for a maximum of
25 marks. The duration of each test shall be one / one and a half hour.
There is no improvement for CIA of both theory and laboratory, and, also for University
End Semester Examination.
8.3. End Semester Examination (Theory): Max. Marks: 75 Time: 3 hrs.

8.4.Written Examination Question Paper Pattern: Theory Paper (Bloom’s Taxonomy based)
(Common for PG Programmes)

Maximum 75 Marks
Intended Learning Skills Passing Minimum: 50%
Duration : Three Hours
Memory Recall / Example/ Part –A (10x 2 = 20 Marks)
Counter Example / Knowledge Answer ALL questions
about the Concepts/ Understanding Each Question carries 2mark
Two questions from each UNIT
Question 1 to Question 10

Descriptions/ Application Part – B (5 x 5 = 25 Marks)

(problems) Answer ALL questions
Each questions carries 5 Marks
Either-or Type
Both parts of each question from the same UNIT
Question 11(a) or 11(b)
To
Question 15(a) or 15(b)
Analysis /Synthesis / Evaluation Part-C (3x 10 = 30 Marks)
Answer any THREE questions
Each question carries 10 Marks
There shall be FIVE questions covering all thefive units
Question 16 to Question 20
Each question should carry the course outcome and cognitivelevel For instance,
9.1.I.1. [CO1 : K2] Question xxxx
9.1.I.2. [CO3 : K1] Question xxxx

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8.5. Methods of Assessment

Methods of Assessment
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/
MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary oroverview
Comprehend K2)
Application (K3) Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems, Observe,
Explain
Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate
Analyze (K4) between various ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5)
Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons
Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or
Create (K6)
Presentations

9. Project

9.2. Project Report

A student should select a topic for the Project Work at the end of the third semester itself and
submit the Project Report at the end of the fourth semester. The Project Report shall not exceed
40 typed pages in Times New Roman font with 1.5linespace.

9.3. Project Evaluation

There is a Viva Voce Examination for Project Work. The Guide and an External
Examiner shall evaluate and conduct the Viva Voce Examination. The Project
Workcarries100 marks (Internal:25 Marks; External(Viva): 75 Marks).

10. Conversion of Marks to Grade Points and Letter Grade (Performance in a

course / Paper)
Range of Grade Points Letter Description
Marks Grade

90 – 100 9.0 – 10.0 O Outstanding

80-89 8.0 – 8.9 D+ Excellent
75-79 7.5 – 7.9 D Distinction
70-74 7.0 – 7.4 A+ Very Good
60-69 6.0 – 6.9 A Good
50-59 5.0 – 5.9 B Average
00-49 0.0 U Re-appear
ABSENT 0.0 AAA ABSENT

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11. Attendance
Students must have earned 75% of attendance in each course for appearing for the examination.
Students with 71% to 74% of attendance must apply for condonation in the Prescribed Form with the
prescribed fee. Students with 65% to 70% of attendance must apply for condonation in the Prescribed
Form with the prescribed fee along with the Medical Certificate. Students with attendance less than
65% are not eligible to appear for the examination and they shall re-do the course with the prior
permission of the Head of the Department, Principal and the Registrar of the University.

12. Maternity Leave

The student who avails maternity leave may be considered to appear for the examination with the
approval of Staff i/c, Head of the Department, Controller of Examination and the Registrar.

13. Any Other Information

In addition to the above-mentioned regulations, any other common regulations pertaining

to the PG Programmes are also applicable to this Programme.

14. Faculty Course File Structure-Contents

a. Academic Schedule q. Laboratory Experiments related
to the Courses
b. Students Name List r. Internal Question Paper
c. Time Table s. External Question Paper
d. Syllabus t. Sample Home Assignment
Answer Sheets
e. Lesson Plan u. Three best, three middle level and
three average Answersheets
f. Staff Workload v. Result Analysis (CO wise and
whole class)
g. Course Design(content, Course Outcomes w. Question Bank for Higher
(COs), Delivery method, mapping of COs with studies Preparation
Programme Outcomes(POs), Assessment Pattern (GATE/Placement)
interms of Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy).
h. Sample CO Assessment Tools x. List of mentees and their
academic achievements
i. Faculty Course AssessmentReport(FCAR)
j. Course Evaluation Sheet
k. Teaching Materials (PPT, OHP etc)
l. Lecture Notes
m. Home Assignment Questions
n. Tutorial Sheets
o. Remedial Class Record, if any
p. Projects related to the Course

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15. Common Template for P.G. Programmes as per TANSCHE-2023-24

Semester–I Credit Hours Semester-II Credit Hours Semester-III Credit Hours Semester–IV Credit Hours
1.1. Core-I 5 7 2.1. Core-IV 5 6 3.1. Core-VII 5 6 4.1. Core-XI 5 6
1.2 Core-II 5 7 2.2 Core-V 5 6 3.2 Core-VII 5 6 4.2 Core-XII 5 6
1.3 Core – III 4 6 2.3 Core – VI 4 6 3.3 Core – IX 5 6 4.3 Project with viva 7 10
voce
1.4 Discipline 3 5 2.4 Discipline 3 4 3.4 Core – X 4 6 4.4Elective - VI 3 4
Centric Centric (Industry /
Elective -I Elective – III Entrepreneurship)
20% Theory
80% Practical
1.5 Generic 3 5 2.5 Generic 3 4 3.5 Discipline 3 3 4.5 Skill 2 4
Elective-II: Elective -IV: Centric Elective Enhancement course
-V / Professional
Competency Skill
2.6 NME I 2 4 3.6 NME II 2 3 4.6 Extension 1
Activity
3.7 Internship/ 2 -
Industrial
Activity
20 30 22 30 26 30 23 30
Total Credit Points -
91

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16. Templates for Semesters

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS),
Learning Outcomes Based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) Guideline Based Credits and
Hours Distribution System
for all Post – Graduate Courses including Lab Hours

First Year - Semester I

S.No. Course List of Credits Hours CIA ESE Total
Code Courses L P
1. P23PHT11 Core – I 5 7 - 25 75 100
2. P23PHT12 Core – II 5 7 - 25 75 100
3. P23PHP11 Core – III 4 6 - 25 75 100
4. P23PHE1A / Elective – I (Discipline Centric) 3 5 - 25 75 100
P23PHE1B
5. P23WSG11 Generic Course-I 3 5 - 25 75 100
Total 20 30 - - 500

Semester II
S.No. Course List of Courses Credits Hours CIA ESE Total
Code L P
6. P23PHT23 Core – IV 5 6 - 25 75 100
7. P23PHT24 Core – V 5 6 - 25 75 100
8. P23PHP22 Core – VI 4 6 - 25 75 100
9. P23PHE2A Elective – II (Discipline 3 4 - 25 75 100
/ Centric)
P23PHE2B
10. P23CSG22 Generic Course-II 3 4 - 25 75 100
11. P23PHS21 NME - Skill Enhancement 2 4 - 25 75 100
Course-1
Total 22 30 - - 600

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17. SYLLABUS FRAMEWORK FOR PG PROGRAMMES

(As per TANSCHE – From 2023-24)

First Year -SEMESTER I

MAX

EXAM HRS.
INST. HRS.
MARKS

CREDITS
COURSE NAME OF THE
Course Code
COMPONENTS COURSE

EXT.
CIA
P23PHT11 Paper 1- Mathematical
Core-I 7 5 3 25 75
Physics
P23PHT12 Paper 2 - Classical
Core II 7 5 3 25 75
Mechanics and Relativity
Core III P23PHP11 Practical I 6 4 3 25 75
P23PHE1A / Discipline Specific
P23PHE1B Choose any one from the
Elective- I list I 5 3 3 25 75
Energy Physics/Materials
Science
P23WSG11 Generic Course-I –
Genreric Course-I 5 3 3 25 75
Women Empowerment
Total 30 20
SEMESTER II
MAX
CREDITS

COURSE MARKS
Course
COMPONEN NAME OF THE COURSE
INST.
HRS.

EXT.
Code
CIA

TS

P23PHT23 Paper 3– Linear and Digital ICs

Core - IV 6 5 25 75
and Applications
Core -V P23PHT24 Paper 4 - Quantum Mechanics –I 6 5 25 75
Core VI P23PHP22 Practical – II – Electronics 6 4 25 75
P23PHE2 Discipline Centric Elective
Elective- II A/ Choose any one from the list II
4 3 25 75
P23PHE2 Bio Physics / General Relativity
B and Cosmology
Generic P23CSG22
Course-II Generic Course -Cyber Security 4 3 25 75

NME-Skill Enhancement Course –

P23PHS21
NME-SEC-I I (SEC-I ) - 4 2 25 75
Structural Analysis by XRD
Total 30 22

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First semester
Core –I I YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER
Paper-1 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

Marks
Subject
Subject Name L T P
Code

P23PHT11 MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS Core 7 - - 5 7 75

Pre-Requisites
Matrices, vectors, differentiation, integration, differential equations
Learning Objectives
➢ To equip students with the mathematical techniques needed for understanding theoretical
treatment in different courses taught in their program
➢ To extend their manipulative skills to apply mathematical techniques in their fields
➢ To help students apply Mathematics in solving problems of Physics

UNITS Course Details

Basic concepts – Definitions- examples of vector space – Linear independence -
UNIT I: Scalar product- Orthogonality – Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization procedure –
linear operators – Dual space- ket and bra notation – orthogonal basis – change
LINEAR of basis – Isomorphism of vector space – projection operator –Eigen values and
VECTOR SPACE Eigen functions – Direct sum and invariant subspace – orthogonal
transformations and rotation
Review of Complex Numbers -de Moivre’s theorem-Functions of a Complex
Variable- Differentiability -Analytic functions- Harmonic Functions- Complex
Integration- Contour Integration, Cauchy – Riemann conditions – Singular
UNIT II:
points – Cauchy’s Integral Theorem and integral Formula -Taylor’s Series -
Laurent’s Expansion- Zeros and poles – Residue theorem and its Application:
COMPLEX
Potential theory - (1) Electrostatic fields and complex potentials - Parallel plates,
ANALYSIS
coaxial cylinders and an annular region (2) Heat problems - Parallel plates and
coaxial cylinders
Types of Matrices and their properties, Rank of a Matrix -Conjugate of a matrix
UNIT III: - Adjoint of a matrix - Inverse of a matrix - Hermitian and Unitary Matrices -
Trace of a matrix- Transformation of matrices - Characteristic equation - Eigen
MATRICES values and Eigen vectors - Cayley–Hamilton theorem – Diagonalization

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Definitions -Fourier transform and its inverse - Transform of Gaussian function

UNIT IV:
and Dirac delta function -Fourier transform of derivatives - Cosine and sine
transforms - Convolution theorem. Application: Diffusion equation: Flow of
FOURIER
heat in an infinite and in a semi-infinite medium - Wave equation: Vibration of
TRANSFORMS
an infinite string and of a semi-infinite string.
&
Laplace transform and its inverse - Transforms of derivatives and integrals –
LAPLACE
Differentiation and integration of transforms - Dirac delta functions -
TRANSFORMS
Application - Laplace equation: Potential problem in a semi-infinite strip

Second order differential equation- Sturm-Liouville’s theory - Series solution

with simple examples - Hermite polynomials - Generating function -
UNIT V:
Orthogonality properties - Recurrence relations – Legendre polynomials -
Generating function - Rodrigue formula – Orthogonality properties - Dirac
DIFFERENTIAL
delta function- One dimensional Green’s function and Reciprocity theorem -
EQUATIONS
Sturm-Liouville’s type equation in one dimension & their Green’s function.
UNIT VI: Expert Lectures, Online Seminars - Webinars on Industrial Interactions/Visits,
PROFESSIONAL Competitive Examinations, Employable and Communication Skill
COMPONENTS Enhancement, Social Accountability and Patriotism
1. George Arfken and Hans J Weber, 2012, Mathematical Methods for
Physicists – A Comprehensive Guide (7th edition), Academic press.
2. P.K. Chattopadhyay, 2013, Mathematical Physics (2nd edition), New
Age, New Delhi
3. A W Joshi, 2017, Matrices and Tensors in Physics, 4th Edition
TEXT BOOKS (Paperback), New Age International Pvt. Ltd., India
4. B. D. Gupta, 2009, Mathematical Physics (4th edition),
Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi.
5. H. K. Dass and Dr. Rama Verma, 2014, Mathematical Physics,
Seventh Revised Edition, S. Chand & Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
1. E. Kreyszig, 1983, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley
Eastern, New Delhi,
2. D. G. Zill and M. R. Cullen, 2006, Advanced Engineering
Mathematics, 3rd Ed. Narosa, New Delhi.
3. S. Lipschutz, 1987, Linear Algebra, Schaum's Series, McGraw - Hill,
REFERENCE New York 3. E. Butkov, 1968, Mathematical Physics Addison -
BOOKS Wesley, Reading, Massachusetts.
4. P. R. Halmos, 1965, Finite Dimensional Vector Spaces, 2nd Edition,
Affiliated East West, New Delhi.
5. C. R. Wylie and L. C. Barrett, 1995, Advanced Engineering
Mathematics, 6 th Edition, International Edition, McGraw-Hill, New
York

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1. www.khanacademy.org
2. https://youtu.be/LZnRlOA1_2I
3. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hmat.html#hmath
WEB SOURCES 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2jymuM7OUU&list=PLhkiT_R
YTEU27vS_SlED56gNjVJGO2qaZ
5. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/115/106/115106086/

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

CO1 Understand use of bra-ket vector notation and explain the meaning of
K1,
complete orthonormal set of basis vectors, and transformations and be able
K2
to apply them
CO2 Able to understand analytic functions, do complex integration, by applying
K2,
Cauchy Integral Formula. Able to compute many real integrals and infinite
K3
sums via complex integration.
CO3 Analyze characteristics of matrices and its different types, and the process of
K4
diagonalization.
CO4 Solve equations using Laplace transform and analyze the Fourier
K4,
transformations of different function, grasp how these transformations can
K5
speed up analysis and correlate their importance in technology
CO5 To find the solutions for physical problems using linear differential
K2,
equations and to solve boundary value problems using Green’s function.
K5
Apply special functions in computation of solutions to real world problems
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 – Evaluate

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) and program specific
outcomes (PSO) in the 3-point scale of STRONG (3), MEDIUM (2) and LOW (1).

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

Strong (3) ,Medium (2) and Low (1)

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Core –II I YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER

Paper-2 - CLASSICAL MECHANICS AND RELATIVITY

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

Marks
Subject
Subject Name L T P
Code

CLASSICAL MECHANICS AND

P23PHT12 Core 7 - - 5 7 75
RELATIVITY

Pre-Requisites
Fundamentals of mechanics, Foundation in mathematical methods.
Learning Objectives
➢ To understand fundamentals of classical mechanics.
➢ To understand Lagrangian formulation of mechanics and apply it to solve equation of motion.
➢ To understand Hamiltonian formulation of mechanics and apply it to solve equation of motion.
➢ To discuss the theory of small oscillations of a system.
➢ To learn the relativistic formulation of mechanics of a system.

UNITS Course Details

Mechanics of a single particle – mechanics of a system of particles –
UNIT I:
conservation laws for a system of particles – constraints – holonomic
PRINCIPLES OF
& non-holonomic constraints – generalized coordinates –
CLASSICAL
configuration space – transformation equations – principle of virtual
MECHANICS
work.
UNIT II: D’Alembert’s principle – Lagrangian equations of motion for
LAGRANGIAN conservative systems – applications: (i) simple pendulum (ii)
FORMULATION Atwood’s machine (iii) projectile motion.
Hamilton’s Principle – Hamiltonian function, Hamilton’s Equation
UNIT III:
from variational principle – Hamilton’s canonical equations of motion
HAMILTONIAN
– applications: (i) simple pendulum (ii) one dimensional simple
EQUATIONS
harmonic oscillator (iii) motion of particle in a central force field.
UNIT IV: Normal frequencies of vibration, Eigen value equation, Formulation of
SMALL the problem – transformation to normal coordinates – frequencies of
OSCILLATIONS normal modes – linear triatomic molecule.
Inertial and non-inertial frames – Lorentz transformation equations –
length contraction and time dilation – relativistic addition of velocities
UNIT V:
– Einstein’s mass-energy relation – Minkowski’s space – four vectors
RELATIVITY
– position, velocity, momentum, acceleration and force in for vector
notation and their transformations

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Expert Lectures, Online Seminars - Webinars on Industrial

UNIT VI:
Interactions/Visits, Competitive Examinations, Employable and
PROFESSIONAL
Communication Skill Enhancement, Social Accountability and
COMPONENTS
Patriotism

1. H. Goldstein, 2002, Classical Mechanics, 3rd Edition,

Pearson Edu.
2. J. C. Upadhyaya, Classical Mechanics, Himalaya Publishing.
Co. New Delhi.
3. R. Resnick, 1968, Introduction to Special Theory of
TEXT BOOKS
Relativity, Wiley Eastern, New Delhi.
4. R. G. Takwala and P.S. Puranik, Introduction to Classical
Mechanics –Tata – McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1980.
5. N. C. Rana and P.S. Joag, Classical Mechanics - Tata
McGraw Hill, 2001
1. K. R. Symon, 1971, Mechanics, Addison Wesley, London.
2. S. N. Biswas, 1999, Classical Mechanics, Books & Allied,
Kolkata.
REFERENCE BOOKS
3. Gupta and Kumar, Classical Mechanics, Kedar Nath.
4. T.W.B. Kibble, Classical Mechanics, ELBS.
5. Greenwood, Classical Dynamics, PHI, New Delhi.
1. http://poincare.matf.bg.ac.rs/~zarkom/Book_Mechanics_Gold
stein_Classical_Mechanics_optimized.pdf
2. https://pdfcoffee.com/classical-mechanics-j-c-upadhyay-
2014-editionpdf-pdf-free.html
WEB SOURCES
3. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/122/106/122106027/
4. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-09-classical-
mechanics-iii-fall-2014/lecture-notes/
5. https://www.britannica.com/science/relativistic-mechanics

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

CO1 Understand the fundamentals of classical mechanics. K2

CO2 Apply the principles of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics to solve
K3
the equations of motion of physical systems.
CO3 Apply the principles of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics to solve K3,
the equations of motion of physical systems. K5
CO4 Analyze the small oscillations in systems and determine their normal K4,
modes of oscillations. K5
CO5 Understand and apply the principles of relativistic kinematics to the K2,
mechanical systems. K3
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 – Evaluate

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) and program specific
outcomes (PSO) in the 3-point scale of STRONG (3), MEDIUM (2) and LOW (1).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 2
CO2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 2
CO3 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 2
CO4 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 2
CO5 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 2
Strong – 3, Medium – 2, Low - 1

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Core III - PRACTICAL I I YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

Marks
Subject
Subject Name L T P
Code

P23PHP11 PRACTICAL I - General Core - - 6 4 6 75

Experiments

Pre-Requisites
Knowledge and hands on experience of basic general experiments of Physics
Learning Objectives
➢ To understand the concept of mechanical behavior of materials and calculation of same using
appropriate equations.
➢ To calculate the thermodynamic quantities and physical properties of materials.
➢ To analyze the optical and electrical properties of materials.

Course Details

General Experiments
(Any Twelve Experiments)

1. Determination of Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio by Hyperbolic fringes - Cornu’s

Method
2. Determination of Viscosity of the given liquid – Meyer’s disc
3. Measurement of Coefficient of linear expansion- Air wedge Method
4. B-H loop using Anchor ring.
5. Determination of Thickness of the enamel coating on a wire by diffraction
6. Determination of Rydberg’s Constant - Hydrogen Spectrum
7. FP Etalon
8. Determination of Thickness of air film. - Solar spectrum – Hartmann’s formula. Edser and
Butler fringes.
9. Measurement of Band gap energy- Thermistor
10. Determination of Planck Constant – LED Method
11. Determination of Specific charge of an electron – Thomson’s method.
12. Determination of Compressibility of a liquid using Ultrasonics
13. Determination of Wavelength, Separation of wavelengths - Michelson Interferometer
14. GM counter – Characteristics, inverse square law and absorption coefficient.
15. Measurement of Conductivity - Four probe method.
16. Arc spectrum – Iron.
17. Molecular spectra – AlO band.
18. Measurement of wavelength of Diode Laser / He – Ne Laser using Diffraction grating.
19. Determination of Diffraction pattern of light with circular aperture using Diode/He-Ne laser.

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20. Study the beam divergence, spot size and intensity profile of Diode/He-Ne laser.
21. Measurements of Standing wave and standing wave co-efficient, Law of Inverse square,
Receiver end transmitter behavior, Radiation Pattern - Microwave test bench
22. UV-Visible spectroscopy – Verification of Beer-Lambert’s law and identification of
wavelength maxima – Extinction coefficient

1. Practical Physics, Gupta and Kumar, Pragati Prakasan.

2. Kit Developed for doing experiments in Physics- Instruction manual,
R. Srinivasan K.R Priolkar, Indian Academy of Sciences.
3. Electronic Laboratory Primer a design approach, S. Poornachandra,
TEXT BOOKS
B. Sasikala, Wheeler Publishing, New Delhi.
4. Electronic lab manual Vol I, K Anavas, Rajath Publishing.
5. Electronic lab manual Vol II, K Anavas, PHI eastern Economy Edition
1. Advanced Practical Physics, S.P Singh, PragatiPrakasan.
2. An advanced course in Practical Physics, D. Chattopadhayay, C.R
Rakshit, New Central Book Agency Pvt. Ltd
REFERENCE 3. Op-Amp and linear integrated circuit, Ramakanth A Gaykwad, Eastern
Economy Edition.
BOOKS
4. A course on experiment with He-Ne Laser, R.S. Sirohi, John Wiley &
Sons (Asia) Pvt. Ltd.
5. Electronic lab manual Vol II, Kuriachan T.D, Syam Mohan, Ayodhya
Publishing.

COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student will be able to
CO1 Understand the strength of material using Young’s modulus. K2
CO2 Acquire knowledge of thermal behaviour of the materials. K1
CO3 Understand theoretical principles of magnetism through the experiments. K2
CO4 Acquire knowledge about arc spectrum and applications of laser K1, K3
CO5 Improve the analytical and observation ability in Physics Experiments K3, K5
CO6 Conduct experiments on applications of FET and UJT K4
CO7 Analyze various parameters related to operational amplifiers. K4
CO8 Understand the concepts involved in arithmetic and logical circuits using IC’s K2
Acquire knowledge about Combinational Logic Circuits and Sequential Logic
CO9 K1
Circuits
CO10 Analyze the applications of counters and registers K4
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 – Evaluate

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MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) and program specific
outcomes (PSO) in the 3-point scale of STRONG (3), MEDIUM (2) and LOW (1).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 1 2 3
CO2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO4 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO5 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2
CO6 2 2 2 3 3 1 1 1 3 3
CO7 2 2 3 3 3 1 1 1 3 3
CO8 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3
CO9 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1
CO10 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1

Strong (3) Medium (2) and Low (1)

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Elective – I - List 1 – 1. ENERGY PHYSICS I YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

Marks
Subject
Subject Name L T P
Code

DISCIPLINE
P23PHE1A ENERGY PHYSICS SPEFIC 5 - - 3 5 75
ELECTIVE

Pre-Requisites
Knowledge of conventional energy resources
Learning Objectives
➢ To learn about various renewable energy sources.
➢ To know the ways of effectively utilizing the oceanic energy.
➢ To study the method of harnessing wind energy and its advantages.
➢ To learn the techniques useful for the conversion of biomass into useful energy.
➢ To know about utilization of solar energy.

UNITS Course Details

UNIT I:
Conventional and non-conventional energy sources and their availability–
INTRODUCTION
prospects of Renewable energy sources– Energy from other sources–
TO ENERGY
chemical energy–Nuclear energy– Energy storage and distribution.
SOURCES
UNIT II: Energy utilization–Energy from tides–Basic principle of tidal power–
ENERGY FROM utilization of tidal energy – Principle of ocean thermal energy conversion
THE OCEANS systems.
Basic principles of wind energy conversion–power in the wind–forces in
UNIT III:
the Blades– Wind energy conversion–Advantages and disadvantages of
WIND ENERGY
wind energy conversion systems (WECS) - Energy storage–Applications
SOURCES
of wind energy.
Biomass conversion Technologies– wet and dry process– Photosynthesis -
UNIT IV:
Biogas Generation: Introduction–basic process: Aerobic and anaerobic
ENERGY FROM
digestion – Advantages of anaerobic digestion–factors affecting bio
BIOMASS
digestion and generation of gas- bio gas from waste fuel– properties of
biogas-utilization of biogas.
Solar radiation and its measurements–solar cells: Solar cells for direct
UNIT V: conversion of solar energy to electric powers–solar cell parameter–solar
SOLAR ENERGY cell electrical characteristics– Efficiency–solar water Heater –solar
SOURCES distillation– solar cooking–solar greenhouse – Solar pond and its
applications.
UNIT VI: Expert Lectures, Online Seminars - Webinars on Industrial
PROFESSIONAL Interactions/Visits, Competitive Examinations, Employable and
COMPONENTS Communication Skill Enhancement, Social Accountability and Patriotism

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1. G.D. Rai, 1996, Non – convention sources of, 4th edition, Khanna
publishers, New Delhi.
2. S. Rao and Dr. ParuLekar, Energy technology.
TEXT 3. M.P. Agarwal, Solar Energy, S. Chand and Co., New Delhi (1983).
4. Solar energy, principles of thermal collection and storage by S. P.
BOOKS Sukhatme,
2nd edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. Lt., New Delhi (1997).
5. Energy Technology by S. Rao and Dr. Parulekar.
1. Renewable energy resources, John Twidell and Tonyweir, Taylor and
Francis group, London and New York.
2. Applied solar energy, A. B. Meinel and A. P. Meinal
REFERENCE 3. John Twidell and Tony Weir, Renewable energy resources, Taylor and
Francis group, London and New York.
BOOKS
4. Renewal Energy Technologies: A Practical Guide for Beginners C.S.
Solanki-PHI Learning
5. Introduction to Non-Conventional Energy Resources -Raja et. al., Sci. Tech
Publications
1.https://www.open.edu/openlearn/ocw/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=2411&print
able=1
WEB 2. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/tidal-energy/
SOURCES 3. https://www.ge.com/renewableenergy/wind-energy/what-is-wind-energy
4. https://www.reenergyholdings.com/renewable-energy/what-is-biomass/
5. https://www.acciona.com/renewable-energy/solar-energy/
COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO1 To identify various forms of renewable and non-renewable energy sources K1
CO2 Understand the principle of utilizing the oceanic energy and apply it for
K2
practical applications.
CO3 Discuss the working of a windmill and analyze the advantages of wind energy. K3
CO4 Distinguish aerobic digestion process from anaerobic digestion. K3,
K4
Understand the components of solar radiation, their measurement and apply K2,
CO5 them to utilize solar energy. K5
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate;

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) and program specific
outcomes (PSO) in the 3-point scale of STRONG (3), MEDIUM (2) andLOW (1).
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3
CO2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3
CO3 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3
CO4 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3
CO5 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3
Strong (3) Medium (2) and Low (1)

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Elective –I- List 1 – MATERIALS SCIENCE I YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

Marks
Subject
Subject Name L T P
Code

DISCIPLINE
P23PHE1B MATERIALS SCIENCE SPECIFIC 5 - - 3 5 75
ELECTIVE

Pre-Requisites
➢ Basic knowledge on different types of materials
Learning Objectives
➢ To gain knowledge on optoelectronic materials
➢ To learn about ceramic processing and advanced ceramics
➢ To understand the processing and applications of polymeric materials
➢ To gain knowledge on the fabrication of composite materials
➢ To learn about shape memory alloys, metallic glasses and nanomaterials

UNITS Course details

Importance of optical materials – properties: Band gap and lattice
matching – optical absorption and emission – charge injection, quasi-
UNIT I: Fermi levels and recombination – optical absorption, loss and gain.
OPTOELECTRONIC Optical processes in quantum structures: Inter-band and intra-band
MATERIALS transitions Organic semiconductors. Light propagation in materials –
Electro-optic effect and modulation, electro-absorption modulation –
exciton quenching.

UNIT II Ceramic processing: powder processing, milling and sintering –

CERAMIC structural ceramics: zirconia, almina, silicon carbide, tungsten carbide
MATERIALS – electronic ceramics – refractories – glass and glass ceramics

Polymers and copolymers – molecular weight measurement –

synthesis: chain growth polymerization – polymerization techniques –
UNIT III POLYMERIC glass transition temperature and its measurement – viscoelasticity –
MATERIALS polymer processing techniques – applications: conducting polymers,
biopolymers and high temperature polymers.
Particle reinforced composites – fiber reinforced composites –
mechanical behavior – fabrication methods of polymer matrix
UNIT IV COMPOSITE
composites and metal matrix composites – carbon/carbon composites:
MATERIALS
fabrication and applications.

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Shape memory alloys: mechanisms of one-way and two-way shape

memory effect, reverse transformation, thermo-elasticity and pseudo-
elasticity, examples and applications -bulk metallic glass: criteria for
UNIT V:
glass formation and stability, examples and mechanical behavior -
NEW MATERIALS
nanomaterials: classification, size effect on structural and functional
properties, processing and properties of Nano crystalline materials,
single walled and multi walled carbon nanotubes

UNIT VI: Expert Lectures, Online Seminars - Webinars on Industrial

PROFESSIONAL Interactions/Visits, Competitive Examinations, Employable and
COMPONENTS Communication Skill Enhancement, Social Accountability and Patriotism
1. Jasprit Singh, Electronic and optoelectronic properties of
semiconductor structures, Cambridge University Press, 2007
2. P. K. Mallick. Fiber-Reinforced Composites. CRC Press, 2008.
3. V. Raghavan, 2003, Materials Science and Engineering, 4th Edition,
TEXT BOOKS Prentice- Hall India, New Delhi(For units 2,3,4 and 5)
4. G.K. Narula, K.S. Narula and V.K. Gupta, 1988, Materials Science,
Tata McGraw-Hill
5. M. Arumugam, 2002, Materials Science, 3rd revised Edition, Anuratha
Agencies
1. B. S. Murty, P. Shankar, B. Raj, B. B. Rath and J. Murday. Textbook
of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Springer- Verlag, 2012.
2. K. Yamauchi, I. Ohkata, K. Tsuchiya and S. Miyazaki (Eds). Shape
Memory and Super Elastic Alloys: Technologies and Applications.
Wood head Publishing Limited, 2011.
REFERENCE
3. Lawrence H. Van Vlack, 1998. Elements of Materials Science and
BOOKS
Engineering, 6th Edition, Second ISE reprint, Addison-Wesley.
4. H. Iabch and H. Luth, 2002, Solid State Physics – An Introduction to
Principles of Materials Science, 2nd Edition, Springer.
5. D. Hull & T. W. Clyne, An introduction to composite materials,
Cambridge University Press, 2008.
1. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_mm02/preview
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112104229
3. https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/113/105/113105081
WEB SOURCES 4. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/113/105/113105025/
https://eng.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Materials_Science/Supplemental_M
odules_(Materials_Science)/Electronic_Properties/Lattice_Vibrations

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

CO1 Acquire knowledge on optoelectronic materials K1

CO2 Be able to prepare ceramic materials K3
CO3 Be able to understand the processing and applications of polymeric materials K2,
K3
CO4 Be aware of the fabrication of composite materials K5
CO5 Be knowledgeable of shape memory alloys, metallic glasses, and K1
nanomaterials
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate;

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) and program specific
outcomes (PSO) in the 3-point scale of STRONG (3), MEDIUM (2) andLOW (1).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 2 3
CO2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 2 2
CO3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
CO4 1 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 2
CO5 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Strong (3) Medium (2) and Low (1)

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GENERIC COURSE I- WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Code: P23WSG11-Provided by the Department and Centre for Women’s Studies

I Marks
C n
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C e t E
Course Name a L T P O d . C x T
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Year/ semester o r l
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P23WSG11 WOMEN GENERIC Y Y - - 3 5 25 75 100

I YEAR/ I EMPOWERMENT COURSE
SEMESTER
Learning Objectives
LO1 To know the Course Objectives types, determinants of women Empowerment
LO2 To learn the various national and international agencies for women empowerment.
LO3 To uplift women in socially, economically and politically as empowered.
LO4 To make aware of women rights and enhance their life
LO5 To know the women entrepreneurship development in India
Details

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Women’s Studies - Meaning and Definition of the concept of

Women's studies – Need and Scope - Women's studies as an academic discipline -
Women's Studies – International Women's Year 1975 - International Women's
Decade 1975 - 1985; Towards Equal Status 1976 – Current trends-Importance of
women's education –Life Skill Education to build capacity - Education as a tool of
Women Empowerment - Obstacles to Women Education – Social, Economic, Cultural
and other factors, limitations of Formal system of education.

UNIT II - Issues of Women - Girl Children and Women in Society - Social Networking - Types
of Social Networking - impact and consequences of networking - Remedial measures and
strategies for solution- NCW: Initiatives to overcome Women’s issues - Ministry of Home Affairs
and Networking with State Women Commissions: Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and
Children (CCPWC)-challenges - Motherhood - Single Parent - Widows – Multiple Roles of
Women - Role conflict, Role change - Social Responsibility and Gender Empowerment.

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UNIT III - Achievement and Rights of Women- Gender Equality: Achievement of Women -
Educational, Political, Economic, Social - Panchayat Raj - Political role and participation - National
and International Levels; Women's Rights - Property Rights - Redressal mechanism at different levels
- Rights of Women with Disability: Case Studies on Women Achievers in the field of politics,
education, arts science, law etc.
UNIT IV - Empowerment of Women- Empowerment of Women: Alternative approaches -
Women in Development (WID) - Women and Development (WAD) - Role of Govt. and NGOs -
Help line numbers in promoting women’s empowerment - National and International Funding
Agencies in promoting research on women.
UNIT V - Women Entrepreneurship - Types of Entrepreneurs Opportunities and Risk – Push
and Pull Factors –financial Assistance and credit facilities- Micro finance- Entrepreneurship Skill
and Competencies - Women Entrepreneurship Development in India: TRYSEM – NABARD –
NMEW - Support to STEP – TREAD – Rural Entrepreneurship Development Programme –
Gramia Bank –Mahila bank and supportive measures- Industrial Development Bank of India
(IDBI) – Small Industries Development Bank of India-SHG and Entrepreneurship opportunities.

Course Outcomes

Course
On completion of this course, students will;
Outcomes
gain knowledge about the concept, need and
CO1 scope of women’s studies.
acquaint and analyze issues of women in various
CO2
contexts.
understand changing role of women in society and
CO3
issues related to it.
understand the importance of women's education.
CO4
comprehend the empowerment of women and
CO5 their achievement.
Text Books
(Latest Editions)
Rani Sandhya, “Development of Women – Issues and Challenges”, Discover
1.
Publishing House Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2012.

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References Books
(Latest editions, and the style as given below must be strictly adhered to)

1. Anil Kumar Jha, “Gender Inequality and Women Empowerment”, Axis Books,
New Delhi, 2012.

2. NandalSantosh , “Women and Development”, A Mittal Publications, New Delhi,

2012
3. NandalSantosh , “Women and Development”, A Mittal Publications,
New Delhi,2012.
4. RaoPulla, “Political Empowerment of Women in India – Challenges and
Strategies”,ABD Publishers, New Delhi, 2012.
5. Jenny Edwards, Andrea Cornwall, et al.“Feminisms, Empowerment and
Development: Changing Women‟s Lives”, Kindle Edition, 2014.
6. Elson Diane, et al. “Gender Equality and Inclusive Growth: Economic
Policies toAchieve Sustainable Development”, UN Women, 2019.
7. Priyanka Sharma Gurnani, “Women Entrepreneurship – Emerging
Dimension ofEntrepreneurship in India” Educreation Publishing House,
New Delhi, 2016.
Web sources
1. https://paradisevalley.libguides.com/the111/theatre_history_websites
2. https://www.britannica.com/place/England/Performing-arts
3. https://www.worldhistory.org/Greek_Theatre/
4. https://archive.org/details/fundamentalsofpl0000dean_y3x3
5. http://scriptclickcreate.weebly.com/acting.html
6. https://www.britannica.com/art/theater-building/Production-aspects-of-
Expressionist-theatre

Mapping with Programme Outcomes

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

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Mapping with Programme- Specific Outcomes

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 3 3 3
CO2 3 3 3 3 3
CO3 3 3 3 3 3
CO4 3 3 3 3 3
CO5 3 3 3 3 3
Weightage 15 15 15 15 15
Weighted percentage of
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Course Contribution to Pos

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Semester -II

Core –IV - Paper- 3 - LINEAR AND DIGITAL ICs & I YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER
APPLICATIONS

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

Marks
Subject
Subject Name L T P
Code

LINEAR AND DIGITAL ICs AND

P23PHT23 Core 6 - - 5 6 75
APPLICATIONS

Pre-Requisites
Knowledge of semiconductor devices, basic concepts of digital and analog electronics
Learning Objectives
➢ To introduce the basic building blocks of linear integrated circuits.
➢ To teach the linear and non-linear applications of operational amplifiers.
➢ To introduce the theory and applications of PLL.
➢ To introduce the concepts of waveform generation and introduce one special function ICs.
➢ Exposure to digital IC‘s

UNITS Course Details

UNIT I: Introduction, Classification of IC‘s, Operational Amplifier: Differential
INTEGRATED Amplifier, DC and AC analysis of dual input balanced output configuration, dual
input unbalanced output. Characteristics of Op-amps, Op-amp block diagram,
CIRCUITS AND
ideal and practical Op-amp specifications. DC characteristics: Input & output
OPERATIONAL
offset voltages & currents, drift. AC characteristics: Frequency response, slew
AMPLIFIER rate, CMRR and PSRR
LINEAR APPLICATIONS OF OP-AMP: Solution to simultaneous
equations and differential equations, Instrumentation amplifiers, V to I
UNIT II: and I to V converters.
APPLICATIONS OF NON-LINEAR APPLICATIONS OF OP-AMP:
OP-AMP Sample and Hold circuit, Log and Antilog amplifier, multiplier and
divider, Comparators, Schmitt trigger, Multivibrators, Triangular and
Square waveform generators.
UNIT III: ACTIVE FILTERS: Introduction, Butterworth filters – 1st order, 2nd
ACTIVE FILTERS & order low pass and high pass filters, band pass, band reject and all pass
TIMER AND PHASE filters.
LOCKED LOOPS TIMER AND PHASE LOCKED LOOPS: Introduction to IC 555 timer,
description of functional diagram, monostable and astable operations and

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applications, Schmitt trigger, PLL - introduction, basic principle, phase

detector/comparator, voltage controlled oscillator (IC 566), low pass
filter, monolithic PLL and applications of PLL
VOLTAGE REGULATOR: Introduction, Series Op-Amp regulator, IC
UNIT IV: Voltage Regulators, IC 723 general purpose regulators, Switching
VOLTAGE Regulator.
REGULATOR & D to A AND A to D CONVERTERS: Introduction, basic DAC techniques
D to A AND A to D -weighted resistor DAC, R-2R ladder DAC, inverted R-2R DAC, A to D
CONVERTERS converters -parallel comparator type ADC, counter type ADC, successive
approximation ADC and dual slope ADC, DAC and ADC Specifications.

CMOS LOGIC: CMOS logic levels, MOS transistors, Basic CMOS

UNIT V: Inverter, NAND and NOR gates, CMOS AND-OR-INVERT and OR-
CMOS LOGIC, AND-INVERT gates, implementation of any function using CMOS logic.
COMBINATIONAL COMBINATIONAL CIRCUITS USING TTL 74XX ICs: Study of logic
CIRCUITS USING gates using 74XX ICs, Four-bit parallel adder (IC 7483), Comparator (IC
TTL 74XX ICs 7485), Decoder (IC 74138, IC 74154), BCD to
& 7-segment decoder (IC7447), Encoder (IC74147), Multiplexer (IC74151),
SEQUENTIAL Demultiplexer (IC 74154).
CIRCUITS USING SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS USING TTL 74XX ICs: Flip Flops (IC 7474,
TTL 74XX ICs IC 7473), Shift Registers, Universal Shift Register (IC 74194), 4- bit
asynchronous binary counter (IC 7493).
UNIT VI: Expert Lectures, Online Seminars - Webinars on Industrial
PROFESSIONAL Interactions/Visits, Competitive Examinations, Employable and
COMPONENTS Communication Skill Enhancement, Social Accountability and Patriotism
1. D. Roy Choudhury, Shail B. Jain (2012), Linear Integrated Circuit,
4th edition, New Age International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India
2. Ramakant A. Gayakwad, (2012), OP-AMP and Linear Integrated
Circuits, 4th edition, Prentice Hall / Pearson Education, New
Delhi.
3. B.L. Theraja and A.K. Theraja, 2004, A Textbook of Electrical
TEXT BOOKS technology, S. Chand & Co.
4. V.K. Mehta and Rohit Mehta, 2008, Principles of Electronics, S.
Chand & Co, 12th Edition.
5. V. Vijayendran, 2008, Introduction to Integrated electronics
(Digital & Analog), S. Viswanathan Printers & Publishers Private
Ltd, Reprint. V.
1. Sergio Franco (1997), Design with operational amplifiers and
analog integrated circuits, McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
REFERENCE
2. Gray, Meyer (1995), Analysis and Design of Analog Integrated
BOOKS
Circuits, Wiley International, New Delhi.
3. Malvino and Leach (2005), Digital Principles and Applications 5th

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Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi

4. Floyd, Jain (2009), Digital Fundamentals, 8th edition, Pearson
Education, New Delhi.
5. Integrated Electronics, Millman&Halkias, Tata McGraw Hill, 17th
Reprint (2000)
6. John F. Wakerly, “Digital Design Principles and Practices”, Prentice
Hall,
3rd Edition, 2005.
7. M. Morris Mano, Michael D. Ciletti, “Digital Design‖,Pearson
Education/PHI, 3rd Edition, 2008

1. https://nptel.ac.in/course.html/digital circuits/
2. https://nptel.ac.in/course.html/electronics/operational amplifier/
3. https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/semiconductors/chpt-
WEB SOURCES 7/field-effect-controlled-thyristors/
4. https://www.electrical4u.com/applications-of-op-amp/
5. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/digital-electronics-logic-design-
tutorials/

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

CO1 Learn about the basic concepts for the circuit configuration for the design of K1,
linear integrated circuits and develops skill to solve problems K5
CO2 Develop skills to design linear and non-linear applications circuits using Op-
K3
Amp and design the active filters circuits.
CO3 Gain knowledge about PLL, and develop the skills to design the simple K1,
circuits using IC 555 timer and can solve problems related to it. K3
CO4 Learn about various techniques to develop A/D and D/A converters. K2
CO5 Acquire the knowledge about the CMOS logic, combinational and sequential K1,
circuits K4
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 – Evaluate

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MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) and program specific
outcomes (PSO) in the 3-point scale of STRONG (3), MEDIUM (2) andLOW (1).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 2
CO2 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 2 1
CO3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 2 1
CO4 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 2 1
CO5 3 3 3 2 1 1 2 3 2 1

Strong (3) Medium (2) and Low (1)

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Paper 4 - QUANTUM MECHANICS – I I YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

Marks
Subject
Subject Name L T P
Code

P23PHT24 QUANTUM MECHANICS – I Core 6 - - 5 6 75

Pre-Requisites
Newton’s laws of motion, Schrodinger’s equation, integration, differentiation.
Learning Objectives
➢ To develop the physical principles and the mathematical background important to quantum
mechanical descriptions.
➢ To describe the propagation of a particle in a simple, one-dimensional potential.
➢ To formulate and solve the Schrodinger’s equation to obtain eigenvectors and energies for
particle in a three-dimensional potential.
➢ To explain the mathematical formalism and the significance of constants of motion, and see
their relation to fundamental symmetries in nature
➢ To discuss the Approximation methods like perturbation theory, Variational and WKB
methods for solving the Schrödinger equation.

UNITS Course Details

Interpretation of the wave function – Time dependent Schrodinger equation
UNIT I: –Time independent Schrodinger equation – Stationary states – Ehrenfest’s
BASIC theorem – Linear vector space – Linear operator – Eigen functions and
FORMALISM
Eigen Values – Hermitian Operator – Postulates of Quantum Mechanics –
Simultaneous measurability of observables – General Uncertainty relation
UNIT II: ONE
Square – well potential with rigid walls – Square well potential with finite
DIMENSIONAL
walls – Square potential barrier – Alpha emission – Bloch waves in a
AND THREE-
periodic potential – Kronig-penny square – well periodic potential – Linear
DIMENSIONAL
harmonic oscillator: Operator method – Particle moving in a spherically
ENERGY EIGEN
symmetric potential – System of two interacting particles – Hydrogen atom
VALUE
– Rigid rotator
PROBLEMS
Dirac notation – Equations of motions – Schrodinger representation –
UNIT III: Heisenberg representation – Interaction representation – Coordinate
GENERAL representation – Momentum representation – Symmetries and conservation
FORMALISM laws – Unitary transformation – Parity and time reversal

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Time independent perturbation theory for non-degenerate energy levels –

UNIT IV: Degenerate energy levels – Stark effect in Hydrogen atom – Ground and
APPROXIMATIO
excited state – Variation method – Helium atom – WKB approximation –
N METHODS
Connection formulae (no derivation) – WKB quantization – Application to
simple harmonic oscillator.
Eigenvalue spectrum of general angular momentum – Ladder operators and
UNIT V: their algebra – Matrix representation – Spin angular momentum – Addition
ANGULAR
of angular momenta – CG Coefficients – Symmetry and anti – symmetry of
MOMENTUM
wave functions – Construction of wave-functions and Pauli’s exclusion
principle.
UNIT VI: Expert Lectures, Online Seminars - Webinars on Industrial
PROFESSIONAL Interactions/Visits, Competitive Examinations, Employable and
COMPONENTS Communication Skill Enhancement, Social Accountability and Patriotism
1. P. M. Mathews and K. Venkatesan, A Text book of Quantum
Mechanics, 2ndedition(37th Reprint),Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi,
2010.
2. G. Aruldhas, Quantum Mechanics, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall of
India, New Delhi, 2009.
3. David J Griffiths, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. 4th edition,
TEXT BOOKS
Pearson, 2011.
4. SL Gupta and ID Gupta, Advanced Quantum Theory and Fields, 1st
Edition, S.Chand& Co., New Delhi, 1982.
5. A. Ghatak and S. Lokanathan, Quantum Mechanics: Theory and
Applications, 4thEdition, Macmillan, India, 1984.
1. E. Merzbacher, Quantum Mechanics, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and
Sons, New York, 1970.
2. V. K. Thankappan, Quantum Mechanics, 2nd Edition, Wiley Eastern
Ltd, New Delhi, 1985.
REFERENCE 3. L. D. Landau and E. M. Lifshitz, Quantum Mechanics, 1st edition,
BOOKS Pergomon Press, Oxford, 1976.
4. S. N. Biswas, Quantum Mechanics, Books and Allied Ltd., Kolkata,
1999.
5. V. Devanathan, Quantum Mechanics, 2nd edition, Alpha Science
International Ltd, Oxford , 2011.
1. http://research.chem.psu.edu/lxjgroup/download_files/chem565-
c7.pdf
2. http://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/III_20.html
WEB SOURCES 3. http://web.mit.edu/8.05/handouts/jaffe1.pdf
4. https://hepwww.pp.rl.ac.uk/users/haywood/Group_Theory_Lectures/
Lecture_ 1.pdf
5. https://theory.physics.manchester.ac.uk/~xian/qm/chapter3.pdf

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

CO1 Demonstrates a clear understanding of the basic postulates of quantum

K1,
mechanics which serve to formalize the rules of quantum
K5
Mechanics
CO2 Is able to apply and analyze the Schrodinger equation to solve one K3,
dimensional problems and three dimensional problems K4
CO3 Can discuss the various representations, space time symmetries and
K1
formulations of time evolution
CO4 Can formulate and analyze the approximation methods for various K4,
quantum mechanical problems K5
CO5 To apply non-commutative algebra for topics such as angular and spin K3,
angular momentum and hence explain spectral line splitting. K4
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 – Evaluate

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) and program specific
outcomes (PSO) in the 3-point scale of STRONG (3), MEDIUM (2) andLOW (1).

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

Strong (3) Medium (2) and Low (1)

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Core VI - PRACTICAL II I YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

Marks
Subject
Subject Name L T P
Code

PRACTICAL II -
P23PHP22 Core - - 6 4 6 75
ELECTRONICS

Pre-Requisites
Knowledge and handling of basic electronics experiments of Physics
Learning Objectives
➢ To analyze the optical and electrical properties of materials.
➢ To observe the applications of FET and UJT.
➢ To study the different applications of operational amplifier circuits.
➢ To learn about Combinational Logic Circuits and Sequential Logic Circuits
ELECTRONICS
(Any twelve experiments)
1. Construction of relaxation oscillator using UJT
2. FET CS amplifier- Frequency response, input impedance, output impedance
3. Study of important electrical characteristics of IC741.V- I Characteristics of different
colours of LED.
4. Study of attenuation characteristics of Wien’s bridge network and design of Wien’s bridge
oscillator using Op-Amp.
5. Study of attenuation characteristics of Phase shift network and design of Phase shift
oscillator using Op-Amp.
6. Construction of Schmidt triggers circuit using IC 741 for a given hysteresis- application as
squarer.
7. Construction of square wave Triangular wave generator using IC 741
8. Construction of a quadrature wave using IC 324
9. Construction of pulse generator using the IC 741 – application as frequency divider
10. Construction of Op-Amp- 4 bit Digital to Analog converter (Binary Weighted and R/2R
ladder type)
11. Study of Binary to Gray and Gray to Binary code conversion.
12. Study of R-S, clocked R-S and D-Flip flop using NAND gates
13. Study of J-K, D and T flip flops using IC 7476/7473
14. Arithmetic operations using IC 7483- 4-bit binary addition and subtraction.
15. Study of Arithmetic logic unit using IC 74181.
16. Construction of Encoder and Decoder circuits using ICs.

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1. Practical Physics, Gupta and Kumar, Pragati Prakasan

2. Kit Developed for doing experiments in Physics- Instruction manual,
R. Srinivasan K.R Priolkar, Indian Academy of Sciences
3. Op-Amp and linear integrated circuit, Ramakanth A Gaykwad,
TEXT BOOKS
Eastern Economy Edition.
4. Electronic lab manual Vol I, K ANavas, Rajath Publishing
5. Electronic lab manual Vol II, K ANavas, PHI eastern Economy
Edition
1. An advanced course in Practical Physics, D. Chattopadhayay,
C.R Rakshit, New Central Book Agency Pvt. Ltd
2. Advanced Practical Physics, S.P Singh, Pragati Prakasan
3. A course on experiment with He-Ne Laser, R. S. Sirohi, John Wiley
REFERENCE
& Sons (Asia) Pvt. ltd
BOOKS
4. Electronic lab manual Vol II, Kuriachan T.D, Syam Mohan, Ayodhya
Publishing
5. Electronic Laboratory Primer a design approach, S. Poornachandra,
B. Sasikala, Wheeler Publishing, New Delhi

METHOD OF EVALUATION

Continuous Internal End Semester

Total Grade
Assessment Examination
25 75 100

COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the student will be able to
CO1 Understand the strength of material using Young’s modulus K2
CO2 Acquire knowledge of thermal behaviour of the materials K1
CO3 Understand theoretical principles of magnetism through the experiments. K2
CO4 Acquire knowledge about arc spectrum and applications of laser K1
CO5 Improve the analytical and observation ability in Physics Experiments K4
CO6 Conduct experiments on applications of FET and UJT K5
CO7 Analyze various parameters related to operational amplifiers K4
CO8 Understand the concepts involved in arithmetic and logical circuits using IC’s K2
Acquire knowledge about Combinational Logic Circuits and Sequential Logic
CO9 K3
Circuits
CO10 Analyze the applications of counters and registers K4
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 – Evaluate

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MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) and program specific
outcomes (PSO) in the 3-point scale of STRONG (3), MEDIUM (2) andLOW (1).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 2 2 2 S S 2 2 2 3 3
CO2 2 2 S S S 2 2 3 3 3
CO3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO4 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3
CO5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO6 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3
CO7 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3
CO8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO9 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
CO10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Strong (3) Medium (2) and Low (1)

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Elective II- List 2 – BIO PHYSICS I YEAR – SECOND SEMESTER

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

Marks
Subject
Subject Name L T P
Code

DISCIPLINE
P23PHE2A BIO PHYSICS CENTRIC 4 - - 3 4 75
ELECTIVE

Pre-Requisites
Fundamental concepts of Physics and Biology
Learning Objectives
➢ To understand the physical principles involved in cell function maintenance.
➢ To understand the fundamentals of macromolecular structures involved in propagation of
life.
➢ To understand the biophysical function of membrane and neuron.
➢ To understand various kinds of radiation and their effects on living system and to know the
hazards posed by such radiations and the required precautions.
➢ To understand the physical principles behind the various techniques available for
interrogating biological macromolecules.

UNITS Course Details

Architecture and Life Cycle of cells – Organelles of Prokaryotic and
Eukaryotic cell – Cell size and shape – Fine structure of Prokaryotic and
UNIT I:
Eukaryotic cell organization – Compartment & assemblies membrane
CELLULAR
system – Extracellular matrix - Molecular mechanisms of Vesicular traffic -
BIOPHYSICS
Electrical activities of cardiac and neuronal cells.

Macromolecular structure: Protein structure – amino acids, peptide bonds,

primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures of proteins
UNIT II:
Nucleic acid structure: nucleosides and nucleotides, RNA structure, DNA
MOLECULAR
structure and conformation.
BIOPHYSICS
Special Bio-macromolecules: Metalloproteins, nucleoproteins, ribozymes,
chaperons and prions.
Models membranes - Biological membranes and dynamics – Membrane
UNIT III: Capacitors – Transport across cell and organelle membranes – Ion
MEMBRANE channels.
AND NEURO Nervous system: Organization of the nervous system –Membrane potential
BIOPHYISCS – Origins of membrane potential - Electrochemical potentials – Nernst
equation – Goldman equation.
UNIT IV: X-Ray: Effects on bio-macromolecules – Gamma Radiation: Molecular
RADIATION BIO effects of gamma radiation, Radiation effects on nucleic acids and
PHYSICS membranes, Effects on cell and organelles – UV radiation: Effects on bio-

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macromolecules and proteins – Radiation hazards and protection – use of

radiations in cancer.
Spectroscopy: UV-Visible absorption spectrophotometry – Optical
Rotatory Dispersion (ORD) – Structure Determination: X-ray
UNIT V:
Crystallography, Electron spin resonance (ESR) and biological
PHYSICAL
applications. Chromatography: Thin layer chromatography (TLC), Gas
METHODS IN
liquid chromatography (GLC) – Centrifugation: Differential centrifugation,
BIOLOGY
density gradient centrifugation. Electrophoresis: Gel electrophoresis,
polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.
UNIT VI: Expert Lectures, Online Seminars - Webinars on Industrial
PROFESSIONAL Interactions/Visits, Competitive Examinations, Employable and
COMPONENTS Communication Skill Enhancement, Social Accountability and Patriotism

1. The cell: A molecular approach, Geoffrey M. Cooper, ASM Press,

2013.
2. Biophysics, VasanthaPattabhi, N. Gautham, Narosa Publishing, 2009
TEXT BOOKS 3. Biophysics, P. S. Mishra VK Enterprises, 2010.
4. Biophysics, M. A Subramanian, MJP Publishers, 2005.
5. Bioinstrumentation, L. Veerakumari, MJP Publishers, 2006.
1. Chemical Biophysics by Daniel A Beard (Cambridge University Press,
2008).
2. Essential cell biology by Bruce Albert et al (Garland Science)
3. Biophysics, W. Hoppe, W. Lohmann, H. Markl and H. Ziegler.
REFERENCE
Springer Verlag, Berlin (1983).
BOOKS
4. Membrane Biophysics by Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman, Jack A.
Tuszynski, (Springer science & business media).
5. Biological spectroscopyby Iain D. Campbell, Raymond A. Dwek

1. General Bio: http://www.biology.arizona.edu/DEFAULT.html

2. Spectroscopy: http://www.cis.rit.edu/htbooks/nmr/inside.htm
WEB SOURCES 3. Electrophoresis:http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/gel/
4. Online biophysics programs: http://mw.concord.org/modeler/
5. https://blanco.biomol.uci.edu/WWWResources.html

COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO1 Understand the structural organization and function of living cells and should K2,
able to apply the cell signaling mechanism and its electrical activities. K3
CO2 Comprehension of the role of biomolecular conformation to function. K1
CO3 Conceptual understanding of the function of biological membranes and also to K2,
understand the functioning of nervous system. K5
CO4 To know the effects of various radiations on living systems and how to prevent K1,
ill effects of radiations. K5
CO5 Analyze and interpret data from various techniques viz., spectroscopy,
K4
crystallography, chromatography etc.,

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K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate;

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) and program specific
outcomes (PSO) in the 3-point scale of STRONG (3), MEDIUM (2) andLOW (1).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 3 3 3 2 1 2 1 3 3 2
CO2 3 3 3 2 1 2 1 3 3 2
CO3 3 3 3 3 1 1 2 3 3 2
CO4 3 3 3 2 1 1 2 3 3 3
CO5 3 3 3 3 1 1 2 3 3 3

Strong (3) Medium (2) and Low (1)

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Elective II - List II – GENERAL RELATIVITY AND I YEAR – SECOND SEMESTER

COSMOLOGY

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

Marks
Subject
Subject Name L T P
Code

DISCIPLINE
GENERAL RELATIVITY AND
P23PHE2B CENTRIC 4 - - 3 4 75
COSMOLOGY
ELECTIVE

Pre-Requisites
Skill in mathematics and mechanics
Learning Objectives
➢ To give an introduction to students in the areas of general relativity and cosmology

UNITS Course Details

Tensors in index notation - Kronecker and Levi Civita tensors - inner and
UNIT I: outer products - contraction - symmetric and antisymmetric tensors - quotient
TENSORS law - metric tensors - covariant and contravariant tensors - vectors - the
tangent space - dual vectors - tensors - tensor products - the Levi-Civita
tensor - tensors in Riemann spaces
Vector-fields, tensor-fields, transformation of tensors - gradient and Laplace
UNIT I: operator in general coordinates - covariant derivatives and Christoffel
TENSORS FIELD connection - Elasticity: Field tensor - field energy tensor - strain tensor -
tensor of elasticity- curvature tensor
The space time interval - the metric - Lorentz transformations - space-time
diagrams - world-lines - proper time - energy-momentum vector - energy-
UNIT III: momentum tensor - perfect fluids - energy-momentum conservation -
GENERAL parallel transport - the parallel propagator - geodesics - affine parameters -
RELATIVITY the Riemann curvature tensor - symmetries of the Riemann tensor - the
Bianchi identity
Ricci and Einstein tensors - Weyl tensor - Killing vectors - the Principle of
UNIT IV: Equivalence - gravitational redshift - gravitation as space-time curvature - the
TENSOR IN Newtonian limit - physics in curved space-time - Einstein's equations - the
RELATIVITY Weak Energy Condition - causality - spherical symmetry - the Schwarzschild
metric - perihelion precession
Expansion of the Universe - thermal history - and the standard cosmological
model - Friedmann - Robertson-Walker type models of the Universe -
UNIT V: Primordial inflation and the theory of cosmological fluctuations - Theory and
COSMOLOGY observations of the cosmic microwave background and of the large-scale
structure of the Universe - Dark matter and dark energy - theoretical
questions and observational evidence - inflation - origin of galaxies and other
open problems

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UNIT VI: Expert Lectures, Online Seminars - Webinars on Industrial

PROFESSIONAL Interactions/Visits, Competitive Examinations, Employable and
COMPONENTS Communication Skill Enhancement, Social Accountability and Patriotism

1. M. R. Spiegel, Vector Analysis, Schaum’a outline series, McGraw Hill, New

York, 1974.
2. James Hartle, Gravity: An introduction to Einstein's general relativity, San
Francisco, Addison-Wesley, 2002
3. Sean Carroll, Spacetime and Geometry: An Introduction to General Relativity,
TEXT
(Addison-Wesley, 2004).
BOOKS
4. Jerzy Plebanski and Andrzej Krasinski, An Introduction to General Relativity
and Cosmology, Cambridge University Press 2006
5. Meisner, Thorne and Wheeler: Gravitation W. H. Freeman & Co., San Francisco
1973
1. Robert M. Wald: Space, Time, and Gravity: the Theory of the Big Bang and
Black Holes, Univ. of Chicago Press.
2. J. V. Narlikar, Introduction to Cosmology, Jones & Bartlett 1983
REFEREN
3. Steven Weinberg, Gravitation and Cosmology, New York, Wiley, 1972.
CE BOOKS
4. Jerzy Plebanski and Andrzej Krasinski, An Introduction to General Relativity and
Cosmology, Cambridge University Press 2006
5. R Adler, M Bazin& M Schiffer, Introduction to General Relativity
1. http://www.fulviofrisone.com/attachments/article/486/A%20First%20Course%20I
n%20General%20Relativity%20-%20Bernard%20F.Schutz.pdf
2. https://link.springer.com/book/9780387406282
WEB 3. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/8-962-general-relativity-spring-
SOURCES 2020/resources/lecture-18-cosmology-i/
4. https://arxiv.org/abs/1806.10122
5. https://uwaterloo.ca/applied-mathematics/future-undergraduates/what-you-can-
learn-applied-mathematics/relativity-and-cosmology

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COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the student will be able to
CO1 Skillfully handle tensors K1
Understanding of the underlying theoretical aspects of general relativity and
CO2 K2
cosmology
CO3 Gain knowledge on space time curvature K1
CO4 Equipped to take up research in cosmology K3, K4
CO5 Confidently solve problems using mathematical skills K5
K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 - Evaluate;

MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) and program specific
outcomes (PSO) in the 3-point scale of STRONG (3), MEDIUM (2) and LOW (1).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 3 3 1 3 2 3 2 2 2 2
CO2 3 3 1 3 2 3 2 2 2 2
CO3 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 3 2
CO4 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 3 2
CO5 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 3 2

Strong (3) Medium (2) and Low (1)

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Provided by the Department of Computer Science

GENERIC COURSE I YEAR – SECOND
SEMESTER

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

Marks
Subject
Subject Name L T P
Code

GENERIC
P23CSG22 CYBER SECURITY 4 - - 3 4 75
COURSE

Skill Enhancement Course – 1 (SEC-1) I YEAR – SECOND

SEMESTER

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

Marks
Subject
Subject Name L T P
Code

NME_SKILL
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
P23PHS21 ENHANCEMENT 4 - - 2 4 75
BY XRD
COURSE

Pre-Requisites
Knowledge of X-ray, basic concepts of refraction and diffraction
Learning Objectives
➢ To enable the students to acquire knowledge in XRD
➢ To know the methods in X-Ray Diffraction Method
➢ At the end of the course, the students will be able to plan experimental
projects and execute them.

UNITS Course Details

UNIT I: Principle -Collimator- Monochromators- Detectors
Instrumentation

UNIT II: Geiger-Muller Tube Counter- Proportional Counter-Scintillation Detectors-Solid

Counter Methods State Semiconductor Detectors-Semiconductor Detectors

UNIT III: Laue's Photographic Method-Transmission Laue Method-Back Reflection

X-Ray
Method: Bragg's X, Ray Spectrometer Method, Rotating Crystal Method-
Diffraction
Methods Complete Rotation Method-Oscillation Method, Powder Crystal Method

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UNIT IV: X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometers-Energy Dispersion Spectrometers-Analytical

X-Ray applications-X-ray Diffraction-Reciprocal Lattice Concept- Diffraction Patterns-
Fluorescence Automatic Diffractometers-Choice X Radiation-Specimen Preparation-X-ray
Methods Powder Data file.

UNIT V: Structural Applications-Structural analysis using JCPDS software-Crystal

X-Ray diffraction Topography-AUGER Emission Spectroscopy-AES Instrumentation-Quantitative
quantitative Analysis with AES-Scanning Auger Microprobe(SAM)-Electron Spectroscopy
analysis for chemical analysis(ESCA)-Chemical Shift-ESCA Instrumentation-ESCA
Electron Analysers – Dectors - Scanning ESCA-Quantitative Analysis.
1 Willard Merritt, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, CBS publishers &
distributors-(1986)
2 B.D. Cullity, Elements of X-Ray Diffraction Hardcover , Pearson Publisher-
(2001)
TEXT BOOKS 3 Kaimin Shih , X-Ray Diffraction: Structure, Principles & Applications (Materials
Science and Technologies) , Nova science Publisher-(2013)
4 E.W. Nuffield, X-ray diffraction methods, Wiley-(1967)

1. Myeongkyu Lee, X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From

REFERENCE Fundamentals to Applications, Wiley-(2016)
BOOKS 2. Emil Zolotoyabko, Basic Concepts of X-Ray Diffraction, Wiley-(2014)

6. https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/x-ray-diffraction
7. https://imf.ucmerced.edu/sites/imf.ucmerced.edu/files/page/documents/x-
ray_powder_diffraction.pdf
WEB 8. https://ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/chab/icb/van-bokhoven-
SOURCES group-dam/coursework/Characterization-
Techniques/2018/XRD_lecture_AnaBPinar_2017_part_1.pdf
9. https://old.amu.ac.in/emp/studym/100012857.pdf

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

CO1 Able to understand the instrumentation of XRD K2

CO2 Get knowledge about the Counters K1

CO3 Understands the X-Ray diffraction methods K2

CO4 Knows how to use XRD analysis K3

CO5 Knows where to apply XRD K1

K1 - Remember; K2 – Understand; K3 - Apply; K4 - Analyze; K5 – Evaluate

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MAPPING WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Map course outcomes (CO) for each course with program outcomes (PO) and program specific
outcomes (PSO) in the 3-point scale of STRONG (3), MEDIUM (2) andLOW (1).

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10
CO1 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 1
CO2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
CO3 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 1
CO4 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
CO5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2

Strong (3) Medium (2) and Low (1)

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