M.Sc. (Hons) Physics Syllabus

Semester I

  • COURSE CODE
    COURSE NAME
    CREDITS
  • JMPH-201

    Solid State Physics:

    UNIT-I

    Crystal Structure: Bravais lattices; Crystal systems; Point groups, space groups and typical structures; Reciprocal Lattice, Planes and directions; Point, line, surface and volume defects; Ionic crystals: Born Mayer potential; Thermo-chemical Born-Haber cycle; Van der Waals binding: Rare gas crystals and binding energies; Covalent and metallic binding: characteristic features and examples.

    UNIT-II

    Crystal Structure: Bravais lattices; Crystal systems; Point groups, space groups and typical structures; Reciprocal Lattice, Planes and directions; Point, line, surface and volume defects; Ionic crystals: Born Mayer potential; Thermo-chemical Born-Haber cycle; Van der Waals binding: Rare gas crystals and binding energies; Covalent and metallic binding: characteristic features and examples.

    UNIT-III

    Theory of Conductors and Semiconductors: Free electron theory of metals; Electron Heat Capacity; Bloch functions; Formation of energy bands; Kronig -Penny Model; Brillouin zone; Effective mass; Concept of Holes; Fermi surface; Drude model of electrical and thermal conductivity. Semiconductors: Carrier statistics in intrinsic and extrinsic crystals; Electrical conductivity; Hall Effect Electronic specific heat.

    UNIT-IV

    Superconductivity: Concept of superconductivity; Meissner effect; Type I and type II superconductors; London equations; Penetration depth; Coherence length; Super-conductivity ground state; BCS theory; Flux quantization in a ring; Electron tunneling; DC & AC Josephson Effect; Macroscopic quantum interference; SQUID; Introduction to high temperature superconductors.

    UNIT-V

    Magnetic Materials: Magnetic materials: Types, Quantum theories of dia- and para- magnetism; Susceptibility measurement: Guoy Balance, Quincke‟s method; Hysteresis; Domain theory - Ferri, Ferro and antiferrimagnetic order; Curie temperature and Neel Temperature.

    Books:

    • 1. Charles Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics,Wiley Eastern.
    • 2. A.J. Dekker, Solid State Physics, Prentice Hall of India.
    • 3. Ali Omar, Elementary Solid State Physics, Narosa Publishing House.
    • 4. J.S. Blakemore, Solid State Physics, Cambridge University Press.
    • 5. S.O. Pillai, Problems and Solutions in Solid State Physics, New Age International.
    04
  • JMPH-202

    Atomic & Molecular Physics:

    UNIT-I

    Atomic Spectra: Quantum states of Electron in atoms; Hydrogen atom spectrum; Electron spin; Spin Orbit interaction; Lande interval rule; Two electron systems; LS - JJ coupling Schemes; Fine structure; Spectroscopic terms and selection rules; Hyperfine structure; Isotopic shift; Width of spectral lines; Exchange symmetry of wave function; Pauli's exclusion principle; Spectrum of Helium and Alkali atom.

    UNIT-II

    Atomic Spectra: Quantum states of Electron in atoms; Hydrogen atom spectrum; Electron spin; Spin Orbit interaction; Lande interval rule; Two electron systems; LS - JJ coupling Schemes; Fine structure; Spectroscopic terms and selection rules; Hyperfine structure; Isotopic shift; Width of spectral lines; Exchange symmetry of wave function; Pauli's exclusion principle; Spectrum of Helium and Alkali atom.

    UNIT-III

    Microwave Spectroscopy and IR Spectroscopy: Rotational spectra of diatomic molecules; Rigid rotator - Effect of isotropic substitution; Non rigid rotator - Rotation spectra of polyatomic molecules; Linear, symmetric top and asymmetric top molecules; Experimental Techniques; Diatomic vibrating rotator; Linear, Symmetric top molecule; Analysis by infrared techniques.

    UNIT-IV

    Raman Spectroscopy: Raman Effect; Quantum theory of Raman effect; Electronic, rotational, vibrational and Raman spectra of diatomic molecules; Raman spectra of polyatomic molecules; Raman Spectrometer; Hyper Raman effect; Experimental techniques.

    UNIT-V

    Electronic Spectroscopy: Electronic spectra of diatomic molecules; Frank-Condon principle; Dissociation energy and dissociation products; Rotational fine structure of electronic vibration transitions; Fortrat Diagram; Pre-dissociation.

    Books:

    • 1. G M Barrow, Introduction to molecular spectroscopy, Tata McGraw Hill.
    • 2. Arthur Beiser, Concepts of Modern Physics, McGraw Hill.
    • 3. Manas Chanda, Atomic Structure and Chemical Bond,Tata McGraw Hill.
    • 4. G .Aruldhas, Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy,Prentice Hall of India Ltd.
    04
  • JMPH-203

    Nuclear & Particle Physics:

    UNIT-I

    Basic Nuclear Properties and Forces: Basic nuclear properties: Size, Shape and charge distribution, Spin and parity; Binding energy, semi-empirical mass formula, liquid drop model; Nature of the nuclear force; form of nucleon-nucleon potential; Charge independence and charge-symmetry of nuclear forces; Deuteronproblem.

    UNIT-II

    Nuclear Models: The Semi empirical mass formula; Evidence of shell structure; Single-particle shell model, itsvalidity and limitations; Rotational spectra; Magnetic moments and Schmidt lines; Iso-spins.

    UNIT-III

    Nuclear Decay: Decay-range; Particle spectra; Gamow theory; Beta decay; Fermi decay of beta decay; Shape of the beta spectrum; Total decay rate; Angular momentum and parity selection rules; Parityviolation; Detection and properties of neutrino; Application of radiation theory to multirole transitions in nuclei; Angular momentum and parity selection rules; Internal conversion; Nuclearisomerism.

    UNIT-IV

    Nuclear Reactions: Reaction dynamics; The Q equation; Theory of Nuclear reaction; Partial wave analysis; Compound nucleus formations and break up; Resonance scattering and reactions; The Optical model Theory of stripping reactions; The Fission process; Neutron released in the fission process.

    UNIT-V

    Elementary Particle Physics: Types of interaction between elementary particles; Hadrons and leptons; Symmetry and conservation laws; Elementary ideas of CP and CPT invariance; Classification of hadrons quarkmodel SU(2) SU(3) multiplets; Gell-Mann-Okubo mass formula for octet decuplet hadrons.

    Books:

    • 1. R.R. Roy and B.P. Nigam, Nuclear Physics, New Age International.
    • 2. Kaplan, Nuclear Physics, Narosa.
    • 3. B.L. Cohen, Concepts of Nuclear Physics, Tata McGraw Hill.
    04
  • JMPH-204

    Nano-Secience& Technology:

    UNIT-I

    Introduction to Nanoparticles: Introduction; Historical perspective of nanoparticle; Classification of nanomaterials - Nanorods, Nanoparticle; Nanomaterial preparation - Plasma Arching, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Sol Gel electrode position, Ball Milling technique.

    UNIT-II

    Characterization Tools: Electron Microscopy Techniques - SEM, TEM; X ray methods; Optical Methods Fluorescence Microscopy; Atomic Force Microscopy; STM.

    UNIT-III

    Characterization Tools: Electron Microscopy Techniques - SEM, TEM; X ray methods; Optical Methods Fluorescence Microscopy; Atomic Force Microscopy; STM.

    UNIT-IV

    Nanoelectronics and Integrated Systems: Basics of nanoelectronics; Single Electron Transistor; Quantum Computation; Tools of micronanofabrication; Nanolithography; Quantum electronic devices; MEMS and NEMS; Dynamics of NEMS; Limits of integrated electronics.

    UNIT-V

    Applications: Micromechanical systems; Robots; Ageless materials; anomechanics; Nano electronics; Optoelectronic devices; LED; Colourants and pigments; Nano biotechnology - DNA chips, DNA array devices, Drag delivery systems.

    Books:

    • 1. Jan Korvink& Andreas Greiner, Semiconductors for Micro and Nanotechnology an Introduction for Engineers, Weinheim Cambridge: Wiley.
    • 2. Sunita Singh, Nano Science, DhanpatRai& Co.
    • 3. N John Dinardo, NanoscaleCharacterisation of Surfaces & Interfaces, WeinheimCambridge, 2nd edition, Wiley-VCH.
    • 4. G Timp (ed), Nanotechnology, AIP press, Springer.
    • 5. M. Wilson, K. Kannangara, G. Smith, M. Simmons and B. Raguse, Nanotechnology: Basic Sciences and Energy Technologies, Overseas Press.
    02
  • JMPH-205

    Electronics:

    UNIT-I

    Network Analysis: Kirchoff‟s laws; Thevenin& Norton theorems; Superposition; Reciprocity; Compensation theorems; Source transformation; Delta and Star transformations; Laplace Transformation; Convolution integral.

    UNIT-II

    Semiconductor Devices: Basic principles of transistor operation; Biasing; Characteristics of BJT and JFET; MOSFET: Enhancement and depletion modes of operation.

    UNIT-III

    Amplifiers and Oscillators: Low frequency and high frequency and Power amplifiers using transistors; Sine wave generators; Wien bridge and phase shift oscillators; Multivibrator circuits; Triangle and square wave generation; NE 555timer and applications.

    UNIT-IV

    Operational Amplifiers: Ideal operational amplifier: Characteristics; Feedback types; Applications: Basic scaling circuits, current to voltage and voltage to current conversion; Sum and difference amplifiers; Integrating and differentiating circuits; A.C. Amplifiers; Filters.

    UNIT-V

    Digital Circuits: Logic gates; Half adder; Full adder; Comparators; Decoders; Multiplexers; Demultiplexers; Design of combinational circuits; Sequential circuits; Flip Flops; Counters; Registers; A/D and D/A conversion characteristics.

    Books:

    • 1. Milman J. and Halkias C.C., Electronic Devices and Circuits,Tata McGraw Hill.
    • 2. Electronics with Digital and Analogue Integrated Circuits,Tata McGraw Hill.
    • 3. Malvino A.P., Electronics: Principles and Applications,Tata McGraw Hill.
    02
  • JMHM-201

    Organizational Behaviour:

    UNIT-I

    Concept, Nature, Characteristics, Models of Organizational Behavior, Management Challenge, Organizational Goal. Global challenges and Impact of culture.

    UNIT-II

    Perception: Concept, Nature, Process, Importance. Attitudes and Workforce Diversity. Personality: Concept, Nature, Types and Theories of Personality Shaping, Learning: Concept and Theories of Learning.

    UNIT-III

    Motivation: Concepts and Their Application, Principles, Theories, Motivating a Diverse Workforce. Leadership: Concept, Function, Style and Theories of Leadership-Trait, Behavioral and Situational Theories. Analysis of Interpersonal Relationship.

    UNIT-IV

    Organizational Power and Politics: Concept, Sources of Power, Approaches to Power, Political Implications of Power. Knowledge Management & Emotional Intelligence in Contemporary Business Organization. Organizational Change: Concept, Nature, Resistance to change, Managing resistance to change, Implementing Change.

    UNIT-V

    Conflict: Concept, Sources, Types, Functionality and Dysfunctional of Conflict, Classification of Conflict Intra, Individual, Interpersonal, Intergroup and Organizational, Resolution of Conflict, Stress: Understanding Stress and Its Consequences, Causes of Stress, Managing Stress.

    Books:

    • 1. Dwivedi, D. N, Managerial Economics, Vikas Publishing House.
    • 2. Varshney & Maheshwari, Managerial Economics, Sultan Chand & Sons.
    • 3. Robbins Stephen P., Organizational Behavior, Pearson Education
    • 4. Hersey Paul, "Management of Organsational Behavior: Leading Human Resources" Blanchard, Kenneth H and Johnson Dewey E., Pearson Education
    • 5. Khanka S. S. "Organizational Behavior"
    02
  • JMPH-251

    Physics Lab II:

    List of Experiments:

    Note: Minimum 10 experiments should be performed

    • 1. To determine the wavelength, separation of wavelengths of sodium light and to determine the thickness of thin mica sheet using Michelson interferometer.
    • 2. To determine the resistivity of Ge at various temperatures by four-Probe method.
    • 3. Study of Susceptibility of paramagnetic material by Gouy method.
    • 4. Study of Ionic Conductivity of solids like NaCl.
    • 5. Study of skin depth in Al using electromagnetic radiation.
    • 6. Study of- Characteristics, inverse square law, absorption coefficient by using GM Counter.
    • 7. Study of End point energy using GM tube.
    • 8. Study of Electron Spin Resonance (ESR).
    • 9. Calculate the wavelength of the green and dark blue line of the cadmium lamp using Fabry - Perot Etalon.
    • 10. To demonstrate the wave nature of the electron by Electron Diffraction.
    • 11. Study of Thermionic Emission.
    • 12. Study of the existence of atomic energy levels using Franck - Hertz Experiment.
    • 13. Study of Zeeman Effect.
    • 14. Determination of "e‟ by Millikan oil drop method.
    • 15. To determine the molecular field in a dielectric and verify Clausius - Mossotti equation.
    • 16. Study of absorption spectra of Iodine molecule and to determine its dissociation energy using spectrometer.

    Books:

    • 1. G. Aruldas, Molecular structure and Spectroscopy, Prentice-Hall of India P. Ltd.
    • 2. S.P. Pillai, Solid State Physics, New age International Publisher.
    • 3. D.R. Behekar, Dr. S. T. Seman, V.M. Gokhale, P.G .Kale, Practical Physics, (Kitab Mahal Publication)
    08
  • Total Credits
     
    32